On Campus ·
Snapshots from Inauguration Week
Nearly 30 events across campus were held on March 27–28 in honor of Jon Alger’s inauguration as AU’s 16th president.
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Installation Marks New Chapter for AU Under Alger’s Leadership
The 16th president told community members gathered at Bender Arena on March 28 that the university is a place where aspirations are “developed, nurtured, and realized.”
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Announcement ·
American University’s School of Public Affairs Is Ranked No. 9 Overall in New U.S. News & World Report Rankings
American University’s School of Public Affairs receives its highest U.S. News & World Report ranking since the publication began rating public affairs programs in 1995.
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A Love for This Place and Its People
In their work engaging prospective Eagles and leading campus tours, AU Ambassadors share how they found their home on campus.
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Working Together to Care for Campus
Green thumbs from across the AU community pitched in during the 32nd annual Campus Beautification Day on April 8.
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Everyone Can Contribute, Everyone Can Learn
At the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Summit, March 25, the AU community paused to focus on building a campus community where everyone belongs.
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Announcement ·
Spring Commencement Speakers Exemplify Impact, Service, and Civic Engagement
Six practitioners representing a wide range of fields will address graduating Eagles during the 149th ceremony, May 9–10 and May 17.
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Announcement ·
Allred, Domingo, Latour to Headline American University’s 2025 Spring Commencement
American University announced an all-star lineup of commencement speakers. They will address and celebrate AU graduates during the 2025 spring commencement ceremony.
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In the Community ·
The Power of Partnership: AU and Partners Advancing a Healthier DC
Nutrition Education Forum unites leaders, alumni, students, and community partners to improve health outcomes in Washington, DC
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New Report: The Top Marginal Income Tax Rate Drives Government Revenue and Inequality, but Not Growth
New research from American University’s Institute for Macroeconomic and Policy Analysis found that the top marginal income tax rate exerts little effect on growth, but it is a key driver of government revenue and inequality
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