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Portman, Alger, and Gephardt

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AU Launches Democracy Innovation Lab and 250+ at American

President Jon Alger made the announcement during a Family Weekend event with former Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and former Representative Dick Gephardt (D-MO) about the need for civility, collaboration in politics.
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Clawed shows up to cheer on the effort to protect their fellow feathered friends. Photo by Jeff Watts.

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As Millions of Birds Pass Through DC, AU is Working to Keep Them Safe 

Thanks to student innovation and AU’s commitment to sustainability, the campus is becoming a model for bird-friendly design 
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Ron Elving at Classes Without Quizzes

On Campus ·

SPA Hosts Hundreds of Furloughed Federal Workers for Classes Without Quizzes

October 10 event featured 22 sessions and opportunities to learn, network, and build community
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Photo by Jack Frederick.

On Campus ·

Connecting Through Coffee with a Cop

AUPD handed out free drinks and shared resources, October 7, as part of a nationwide effort to foster dialogue between police and the communities they serve.
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Roberta Rubenstein at the companion garden

On Campus ·

The Thyme Is Now to Visit AU’s New Companion Garden

CAS professor emerita Roberta Rubenstein made a gift to fund a community herb garden in memory of her late husband, CAS professor emeritus Charles Larson.
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Threads of Hope. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Building Community, Block by Block

Threads of Hope—a campuswide art project born out of The Civic Life—is now on display in the Katzen Arts Center rotunda as a permanent reminder of what hope means to American University
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an empty Bender Arena

On Campus ·

Cheers from the Stands: AU Pursues Limited Beer and Wine Service at Bender Arena

Pending approval and licensure from DC government, service would begin in spring 2026
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Amy Dacey and Ambassador Brooke Anderson

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From “Audacious Goals” to Lasting Impact: Ambassador Brooke Anderson Delivers Sine Lecture

The president of Pivotal Ventures shared lessons on building resilience and accelerating progress for women during the October 21 event.
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Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Working Together on Inclusive Excellence

The second annual Inclusive Excellence Summit on October 1 convened faculty, staff, students, and administrators for conversations about building a campus where all belong.
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Lisa Murkowski

On Campus ·

Beyond the Party: Alaska’s Murkowski Talks Independence, Bipartisanship at AU

The Women and Politics Institute, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, hosted the Last Frontier’s senior senator on October 22—the 22nd day of the government shutdown.
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