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Brandyn Churchill, author of the new study

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Young-for-Grade Students Misperceive Themselves as 'Too Thin,' Driving Unhealthy Weight Gain, New Study Finds

A new study by SPA Professor Brandyn Churchill offers important insights into adolescent students’ perceptions of body image.
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American University's 2024-2025 Model United Nations team.

On Campus ·

AU Model UN Team Notches History-Making Four-Peat

American University’s Model United Nations team has been ranked by Best Delegate as the number one team in North America for a history-making fourth year in a row.
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Degree in Business Analytics and AI

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The Kogod School of Business at American University Unveils AI Major, Minor, Badges, and Certificates 

The new suite of academic offerings in Business Analytics & AI includes an undergraduate major, undergraduate minor, graduate master’s degree, and certificates and badges. 
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2025 AEASP cohort visits AU

On Campus ·

AU Selected to Host Prestigious AEA Summer Economics Program

Program for aspiring PhD students in economics trains the next generation of economics leaders
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Martel Stone and TaLisa Carter

On Campus ·

When a Professor Said, “I Do,” AU Stepped Up

With help from her colleagues-turned-friends, School of Public Affairs professor TaLisa Carter and her husband Martel Stone held their dream wedding at the Katzen Arts Center on May 25.
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University Conference and Guest Services team

On Campus ·

A Busy U: Bringing the World to AU

Meet the University Conference and Guest Services team that generated $7.7 million to support AU’s academic mission in fiscal year 2025.
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Two staff members smile for a photo on the quad during the community picnic. Photo by Jeff Watts

On Campus ·

Snapshots from Eagle Welcome

Look back at photos from celebration for faculty and staff, which kicked off the 2025–26 academic year.
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World map with pins

In the Community ·

AU Faculty Take Their Research and Creativity around the World

From Casablanca to the Berkshires, it's been a summer of adventure and research for CAS
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Saagar Gupta. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: At Your Service

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Saagar Gupta, SPA/BA ’18, MPA ’19, assistant director of community-based learning and special programs for the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE).
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Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

AU Welcomes Class of 2029 During Opening Convocation

The newest Eagles kicked off their AU journey last week with words of wisdom and displays of support from the campus community.
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