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Jonathan McCann. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: He Thinks About the Big Picture

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Jonathan McCann, assistant vice president of planning and project management.
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On Campus ·

Crash Course: The Economics of Immigration

The latest winner of the Department of Economics’ Student-Designed Course Competition will teach Eagles about the role immigrants play in the US and global economy.
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Shatina Williams. Submitted photo.

On Campus ·

How We Practice Self-Care

In honor of Self-Care Awareness Month in September, seven faculty and staff share how they care for their well-being.
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On Campus ·

The ABCs of AU Abbreviations

Your guide to the lingo you’ll hear around campus.
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Judy Kim, Maya Cunningham, Gary Kafer, Leigh Johnson, Andressa Venturini, Andrew Martinez, Gabriella Meltzer

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College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members

Expertise spans philosophy and psychology, literature and linguistics, economics and environmental science, and the performing arts
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Ransom Schutt. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Guru of Grounds and Green Spaces

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Ransom Schutt, assistant director of grounds, vehicle maintenance, and support services.
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Professor Gorky Cruz, Professor Hye Young Shin, and RA Randy Taylor

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New GLOBE Living-Learning Community Launches at AU

Second-year students live and learn together, focusing on language, cultural exchange, and preparing to thrive in a multilingual, interconnected world
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The Office of Merit Awards team. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

A Busy U: They Do “Happy Work”

AU’s Office of Merit Awards offers support and guidance that helps students consistently land fellowships and scholarships.
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Cultish author Amanda Montell

On Campus ·

Chatting About the Language of Fanaticism

AU welcomed “Cultish”  author Amanda Montell, September 3, during the 28th annual Writer as Witness colloquium
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Baseball and money

On Campus ·

The Economics of Baseball, Taylor Swift, and the American Dream

AU’s buzz-worthy student-designed classes use pop culture and current events to teach economics
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