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The Caitlin Clark Effect

Christine Brennan, USA Today national sports columnist and author of On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports, joined the Women and Politics Institute on September 24.
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Chase the Math Madness of March

Take your shot at AU Now’s inaugural bracket challenge.
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Colin Smalls drives toward the hoop during a game earlier this season against Harvard. Photo courtesy of AU Athletics.

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“Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good:” For Colin Smalls, It Starts with the Shoes

A love for sneakers and basketball developed in tandem for the AU men’s basketball guard
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AU women's soccer head coach Marsha Harper speaks during a conversation about sports and civic life on February 25. Photo by Jeff Watts.

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More than a Game

President Jon Alger convened a panel of AU head coaches on February 25 to discuss what sports can teach us about civic life as part of the Perspectives on the Civic Life Presidential Speaker Series.
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AU women soccer team huddled together, Brooke Steel in center, shouting.

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CAS Women Soccer Players Shine on Field and in Classroom

Teammates Jordan Mahony and Brooke Steel looking forward to a winning season for AU Women’s Soccer
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Bram Weinstein stands along the sidelines of Northwest Stadium. Photo by Jeff Watts.

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A Voice for the Fans

Bram Weinstein, SOC/BA ’95, the radio voice of the Washington Commanders, helps preview the DC football team’s upcoming season.
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JM Caparro speaks to the crowd during his introductory press conference April 15. Photo courtesy of AU Athletics.

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Meet AU’s New AD

JM Caparro, the 15th director of athletics and recreation, spoke to the AU community during a press conference on April 15.
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