Announcement ·
Your Brain on Art
AU will welcome Renée Fleming, soprano and WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health, on April 14 as part of the 250+ at American initiative
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In the Community ·
All Aboard: Metro Marks a Milestone Moment
This week, Metro reaches its 50th anniversary. We’re celebrating with big moments that tie the transportation system to AU.
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On Campus ·
Love and Other Things
During the Bishop C.C. McCabe Lecture on March 25, Nicholas Boggs, CAS/MFA ’09, award-winning author of Baldwin: A Love Story, reflects on the “impossible” relationships that fueled James Baldwin’s life and legacy.
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A Masterclass in Impact: AU Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers
Acclaimed Authors, Journalists, and Public Servants to Address Class of 2026 During Ceremonies, May 8–9 and May 16
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Six Transformational Leaders to Address American University Graduates During 2026 Spring Commencement
Acclaimed authors, award-winning journalists, and leaders in international relations, public service, politics, and finance will address American University graduates during 2026 Spring Commencement.
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A Global Feast on the Quad: AU Celebrates the Rich Tapestry of Jewish Heritage
Jewish Food Festival brought the community together on March 26 to explore identity, history, and the power of a shared meal
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For Mary Beth Tinker, Free Speech in Schools Is a “Good Way of Life”
KPU and the ACLU at AU hosted the activist on March 26 as part of the 250+ at American initiative.
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In the Community ·
Putting Faith into Action
Avery Field, SPA-SOC/BA ’28, mobilized the AU community through her Interbelief Community Action Project, assembling $2,300 in essential supplies for local immigrant families navigating the legal process
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Dow Jones CEO, WSJ Publisher to Headline Presidential Speaker Series
Almar Latour, SOC/MA ’96, HON ’25, returns to campus April 22 to explore the future of media and the rise of AI.
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American University Ranked Among Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities
AU was ranked No. 2 among medium-sized schools on the Peace Corps’ 2026 list of the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities.
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