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“A Living Laboratory”: Solution Summit Explores How Higher Ed Can Solve Complex Challenges

AU’s new Democracy Innovation Lab at the Sine Institute hosted a daylong symposium centered on the intersection of education, AI, and civic life.
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Peer advisors

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Meet CAS Student Peer Advisors Ellie, Frank, Adela, and Michelle

Student advisors talk about the questions they get the most, the advice they wish every student heard, and how they balance it all at AU
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On Campus ·

Help Stock The Market for the Holidays

During the season of giving, consider a gift to AU’s food pantry for students.
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An AU graduate student peruses items in the FIT Closet. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem

The Formalwear and Interview Threads (FIT) Closet in the Spring Valley Building, launched this fall, provides professional attire to graduate students at no cost.
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Sydney Henry. Illustration by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Power Lifter and Library Pro

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Sydney Henry, communications coordinator at the University Library.
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Layma Murtaza, SIS/MS ’25

Student Life ·

One Student’s International Career Journey to SIS

We spoke to Layma Murtaza, SIS/MS ’25, about her international work experience and her journey to SIS.
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The AU Music Program’s annual holiday concert. Photo: Noah Puzzo.

On Campus ·

What AU Music Faculty Are Listening to This Holiday Season

Favorites range from the classical canon to contemporary
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Ruchel Limbos reads to a crowd into a microphone from an open notebook

Student Life ·

An SIS Student's Digital Scrapbook: The First Fall Semester in Review

Ruchel Limbos, SIS/BA '28, incorporates a mix of tankas, prose, and photos to represent her first semester at American University.
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SIS professor Stephanie Fischer and students in the Philanthropy Lab class pose with Interim Dean Robinson and President Alger

Student Life ·

SIS Students Award $46,000 to Nonprofits in Philanthropy Capstone

SIS undergraduate students in Philanthropy Lab finished their capstone not with a paper but by distributing $46,000 in funds.
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Nkenge Friday

On Campus ·

Eagle Insights: Three Questions with Nkenge Friday

The vice president of inclusive excellence shares updates and information about the discrimination policy and community engagement.
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