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In this thumbnail from a video, H. Kent Baker speaks to AU President Jon Alger.

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The Enduring Legacy of an AU Love Story: Lifelong AU Connections Inspire Historic Gift to Name the Baker School of Education (Baker)

The Linda A. and H. Kent Baker School of Education memorializes the community spirit of the Eagle couple, who earned six AU degrees between them.
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Participants chat during the OIE event at Butler Board Room.Photo by Jeff Watts

On Campus ·

Continuing the Conversation on Community

Students, staff, faculty, and university leadership discussed creating understanding at the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s latest Dialogue Across Difference event on February 5.
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Wine lovers enjoy the ninth annual Fauquier County Wine Festival. Photo courtesy of Natalie Stewart, The Loop.

In the Community ·

All for Wine, and Wine for All

The ninth annual Fauquier County Wine Festival drew more than 400 wine lovers for a weekend of sips and sales from 13 homegrown wineries.
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Hearts. Photo from Getty.

On Campus ·

Search for Love—and Find Free Prizes

Locate a paper heart hidden across Bender Library starting at 1 p.m. February 13 and win campus perks and other prizes as part of an AU Now Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt.
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Bryan Ensel. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Making AU Housing a Home

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Bryan Ensel, executive director, Housing and Residence Life.
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On Campus ·

Sharing Successes from AU’s Term and Continuing Appointment Faculty

The “Pathways to Thriving for Term and Continuing Appointment” faculty forum on February 20 will spotlight the important work of scholars and teachers who are crucial to AU’s mission.
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Left to right: Acting Provost Vicky Wilkins; Professors Anthony Riley, Stefano Costanzi, Jin Park; CAS Dean Linda Aldoory. Credit: Jeff Watts

Announcement ·

Three New Endowed Chairs: A Milestone for College of Arts and Sciences

Professors Tony Riley, Stefano Costanzi, Jin Park recognized as Endowed Chairs during February 18 ceremony
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From left, Daveed Diggs speaks with SIS senior lecturer Omékongo Dibinga. Photo by Julia Gibson, student affairs.

On Campus ·

It Must Be Nice to Have Daveed Diggs on Your Side

The award-winning actor, writer, producer, and musician headlined American University’s Spirit of Change Week—a weeklong slate of activities bringing together AU students.
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SIS unveils enhanced curricula for a changing world

On Campus ·

SIS Enhances Curricula for a Changing World

Learn about the exciting updates launching in several programs across the School of International Service in fall 2025.
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Filippo Trevisan, associate dean of faculty affairs in the School of Communication, speaks during a forum for term and continuing appointment faculty on February 20. Photo by Jeff Watts.

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Faculty Helping Faculty

ADVANCE AU and the dean of faculty hosted a forum for term and continuing appointment faculty to share ideas about how to thrive at American University.
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