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Achievements ·

Ambition, Empathy, and Authenticity: Distinguished Speakers Inspire Class of 2026

Nearly 2,700 graduates embraced the charge to lead with curiosity and find meaning in service during American University’s 151st commencement in Bender Arena
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Kogod professors Sonya Grier and Valentina Bruno

Alumni ·

Two Kogod Professors Honored with Endowed Chair Distinction

Kogod School of Business professors Sonya Grier and Valentina Bruno named Kogod Eminent Scholar Chairs.
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Professor Valentina Bruno delivering her inaugural lecture as Kogod Eminent Scholar in Finance.

Alumni ·

AU Installs New Kogod Eminent Scholar Chair in Finance

Professor Valentina Bruno is an innovator within the intersection of macroeconomics and finance. Her appointment marks another milestone in the Kogods’ legacy of philanthropy at AU.
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Achievements ·

SIS Awards 2026

Congratulations to all SIS student, faculty, and staff award winners!
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Alumni ·

First Drafts of History: Alex Ward on the National Security Beat

How a double SIS alumnus turned a love of American foreign policy into a successful career in journalism.
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Jolie Abdo

Alumni ·

From Global Curiosity to Ground-Level Advocacy

With the support of the Mehdi Heravi Undergraduate Scholarship, Jolie Abdo, SIS/BA ’26, transformed her education into a pathway for public service, global understanding, and lasting impact.
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Alumni ·

Eagles in Action Gathers Alumni for a Cause

From Atlanta to Seattle, AU alumni came together to take part in local community projects and exemplify the AU spirit of service.
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Dance Nation at AU, featuring Roberts (third from left). Directed by Tara Giordano. Photo credit: Elena Zimmerman.

Alumni ·

Life After AU and Breaking into DC Theatre: A Conversation with Alumna Lila-Rose Roberts

A year out from AU, this multihyphenate artist is gaining hands-on experience in stage management and the nonprofit theatre scene.
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Antiracist Research and Policy Center

Achievements ·

Dr. Sarah Trembath Receives Inclusive Excellence Award

ARPC Interim Director recognized for commitment to advancing equity
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Emma Baumgarten

Achievements ·

The Ballot Champion: Voters at AU Cofounder Earns National Honors for Nonpartisan Civic Leadership

Emma Baumgarten, SIS/BA ’26, was named to the ALL IN 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll for building a permanent, year-round infrastructure for student democratic engagement
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