In the Community ·
Black History Month, 100 Years Later
CAS professor Theresa Runstedtler reflects on her personal journey into Black history and the enduring groundwork laid by Carter G. Woodson
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Buildings ·
Meltzer Center: AU’s First Net-Zero Facility, and On Track to Being Certified LEED Platinum
Unique construction and landscaping features expected to earn LEED Platinum certification
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On Campus ·
Beyond the Ivory Tower: AU Reimagines Scholarship as a “Cocreated” Mission
Through the inaugural 250+ Lunch and Learn, February 18, CAS faculty and leadership explored how community-led research can bridge the gap between academia and public trust
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On Campus ·
Winning the Latino Vote
One day after the State of the Union, Voto Latino’s María Teresa Kumar and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) joined the Sine Institute to challenge Gen Zers to overcome disillusionment at the ballot box
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On Campus ·
To AU with Love: Celebrating Spirit of Change Week
From the first keynote to the final dance, see how the Spirit and Traditions Board’s week of festivities 2026 came to life.
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On Campus ·
Embracing the Rough Edges of American History
Lonnie Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, returned to his alma mater on March 4 to discuss the nation’s 250th anniversary and the mission driving his leadership of the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex.
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On Campus ·
Global Perspectives: Four Ambassadors, One Mission for Equality
AU’s Women and Politics Institute welcomed diplomats from Rwanda, Jordan, Costa Rica, and Iceland during a Women’s History Month panel, March 5.
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Announcement ·
American University Forges New National Effort to Prevent Ideological Violence
A national program that aims to combat extremist and political violence has made its home at AU as the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) joint effort with Bedrock.
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Announcement ·
AU Prioritizes Student Thriving with $21 Million Financial Aid Boost
Board of Trustees also approved 4 percent tuition increase while maintaining the lowest cost of attendance among peer institutions
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On Campus ·
Living Learning Laboratory: SOC Faculty Showcase Scholarship with Social Impact
March 18 Lunch and Learn—part of the 250+ at American initiative—featured professors Natalie Hopkinson, Aram Sinnreich, and Laura Waters Hinson
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