On Campus ·
Eagle Insights: Three Questions with Nkenge Friday
The vice president of inclusive excellence shares updates and information about the discrimination policy and community engagement.
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A Few of Our Favorite Things: 25 Favorite CAS Moments in 2025
Looking back at a year defined by creativity, discovery, and community across the College of Arts and Sciences
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American University Hillel Honored with Innovation Award for University Unity Meal Program
AU Hillel played a key role bringing students, faculty, staff, and alumni together to reflect our shared humanity and reinforce AU’s commitment to a welcoming campus community
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In the Community ·
A Massive Helping: Students Recover 6,500 Pounds of Food for DC Community
A student partnership with the Office of Zero Waste is turning TDR’s surplus into meals for neighbors in need
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Baking Spirits Bright
Amanda Dowd, SOC/MA ’25, won last week’s AhealthyU Holly Jolly Bakeoff with her butter cookie crunchies. Discover the secret ingredient—family—and grab the recipe.
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Bridging the Gap Secures $2 Million to Expand National Security and Policy Programming Research
Bridging the Gap, a joint initiative between SIS and the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, has secured over $2 million in renewed funding.
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A New Era for AU: Step Inside the State-of-the-Art Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance
Join us Friday, January 16, to celebrate AU’s first net-zero building—and the culmination of the university’s historic investment in student thriving.
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Five Dynamic Exhibitions Open Spring Season at American University Museum
The American University Museum opens its 2026 season with six new exhibits featuring works by local, national, and international sculptors, painters, and mixed media artists.
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In the Community ·
American University Continues to Strengthen Its Impact Through CUMU Membership
For the past two years, American University has been an active member in the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), a national network of nearly 120 institutions committed to advancing the role of higher education in their home cities.
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In the Community ·
AU Parents Drive Community—Starting at Home
Fueled by their belief in higher education, Tricia and Matt Gephardt hosted an AU gathering in Atlanta last spring to foster connections among fellow Eagle families.
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