Student Life ·
Building Community One Wednesday at a Time
Thank Clawed It’s Wednesday is creating time and space for students to connect each week while fostering school spirit.
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On Campus ·
A Few of Our Favorite Things: 25 Favorite CAS Moments in 2025
Looking back at a year defined by creativity, discovery, and community across the College of Arts and Sciences
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On Campus ·
Baking Spirits Bright
Amanda Dowd, SOC/MA ’25, won last week’s AhealthyU Holly Jolly Bakeoff with her butter cookie crunchies. Discover the secret ingredient—family—and grab the recipe.
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Announcement ·
A New Era for AU: Step Inside the State-of-the-Art Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance
Join us Friday, January 16, to celebrate AU’s first net-zero building—and the culmination of the university’s historic investment in student thriving.
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On Campus ·
Meet the AU Student Host of New Podcast Tackling Big Health Questions
A CAS Conversation with Rokiyah Hobbs on how the Department of Health Studies is making public health research fast, clear, and student-centered
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On Campus ·
Game-Changer: The Meltzer Center Reimagines the Student Experience
On January 16, the AU community gathered to explore the facility’s innovative sustainability features, student support spaces, and championship-grade athletic facilities during a public open house.
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Student Life ·
French Connection: Two Students, One Extended Stay
After discovering a second home in DC, Université Paris Nanterre students Assia Mekawi and Louna Petit decided one semester wasn’t enough to fully enjoy life at AU
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On Campus ·
Eagle Tales: The Graduate Advocate
AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Jinny Ahn, academic program coordinator for the School of International Service’s Department of the Environment, Development, and Health (EDH).
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On Campus ·
This Campus Resource Can Help You Catch More ZZZs
The Center for Well-Being’s Eagles’ Rest Sleep Program helps students trade counting sheep for quality sleep—the ultimate foundation for academic success and physical and mental health.
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On Campus ·
2,300 Miles of Mindfulness: Monks Conclude Cross-Country Peace Pilgrimage at American University
The 108-day walk from Texas to DC culminated in an emotional ceremony at Bender Arena, quietly affirming interfaith unity and the enduring human spirit
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