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Grace Benson, SIS/PhD ’24, presents her research at the UN Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways.

Alumni ·

SIS PhD Graduate Honored for Outstanding Dissertation Research

We spoke to Grace Benson, SIS/PhD ’24, about her award from the Cosmos Club Foundation for her dissertation, “Policies for Belonging: A Global Comparison of Refugee Resettlement Programs.”
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Patty Caballero poses on campus

Alumni ·

Greetings from Patty Caballero

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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Jon Alger, AAAS induction

Achievements ·

AU President Jon Alger Joins Prestigious Honorary Society

Here are five things to know about the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which now counts AU’s 16th president among its storied history of celebrating leadership excellence in academia, government, business, and philanthropy.
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Photo from Job and Internship Fair. Photo by Jeff Watts.

Achievements ·

New Rankings Reflect AU’s Excellence in Internships, Study Abroad

The 2026 US News and World Report list of the best colleges, released September 23, celebrates AU’s commitment to experiential learning.
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In Pursuit: Lessons from the American Experiment

Achievements ·

Q&A with Anita McBride on In Pursuit

Anita McBride answers a few questions on the Constitution Day launch of In Pursuit, a new national initiative from More Perfect in partnership with digital media app Substack
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Patty Caballero poses on campus

Alumni ·

Greetings from Patty Caballero

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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Patty Caballero points at the crowd of new students during her Convocation remarks.

Alumni ·

"Using Your Energy:" A Message to the Class of 2029

AU Alumni Board President Patty Caballero,  SOC/BA ’91, Kogod/MBA ’00, addressed the Class of 2029 at Opening Convocation.
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A table of four Golden Eagle alumni gather for a photo in front of a live band.

Alumni ·

A Weekend Homecoming for AU’s Golden Eagles

The annual Golden Eagles weekend tradition brings together AU alumni celebrating 50 or more years since graduation.
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Stella Koch. Submitted Photo.

Achievements ·

Servant Will Become a Leader Through the Newman Civic Fellowship

Stella Koch, SOC/BA ’27, was named on September 9 to the latest cohort of student public problem solvers.
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Rep. Sarah McBride

Alumni ·

Sarah McBride Found Courage, Compassion, Community at AU

The trailblazing Delaware congresswoman recalled how AU—and student government—helped shape her path to the Hill during a Civic Life event, September 3.
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