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Rose Reavey-Gilbert, BA '25 CDA '26

Education ·

From Museum Tours to Preschool Classrooms: Rose Reavey-Gilbert Earns Her CDA

Rose Reavey-Gilbert, CAS/BA '25 Baker/CDA '26, always knew she loved working with children. It just took a museum to show her where that love truly belonged.
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"AU on the Hill” gathering. Photo by Jeff Watts

Government & Politics ·

AU on Capitol Hill: Where Washington Connections Become Careers

At the inaugural AU on the Hill Day, alumni, students, staffers, and lawmakers reflected on the university’s deep roots in public service.
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Prakriti Nepal in her graduation gown on the National Mall.

Education ·

Prakriti Nepal, MA ’26, Connects Communities

From Global to Hyperlocal
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Emmys News and Documentary 2026

Communications ·

American University’s Aufderheide Honored by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

University Professor Patricia Aufderheide has been recognized by NATAS as a 2026 News & Documentary Silver Circle Honor Society inductee.
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Jeff Gill, Wendy Melillo, Nathalie Japkowicz

Communications ·

Uncovering Coded Antisemitism Online Takes Both Human Expertise and AI Automation

The Unmasking Antisemitism project at American University uses artificial intelligence, qualitative analysis and survey experiments to develop studies and tools to detect overt and coded hate speech.
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Attendees at the CREA event at the Baker School of Education

Education ·

Building the Field: AU's Baker School of Education and the Work of Culturally Responsive Evaluation

The Baker School steps up to shape the future of culturally responsive evaluation.
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Graduates at the 2026 Spring Commencement

Education ·

2026 Spring Commencement

Congratulations to the spring graduating class of 2026!
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Gabrielle McNamee

Communications ·

From Classroom to Newsroom: Gabrielle McNamee on Journalism, Justice, and Life at AU

As she steps into the Editor-in-Chief role at the Eagle, McNamee (SOC-SPA/’27) reflects on her path through student journalism, her double major in Journalism and Justice, Law & Criminology, and how she balances academic and newsroom life.
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Ruby Marsh-BA/MAT ’26

Education ·

Finding Her Classroom

How Baker School graduate Ruby Marsh, BA/MAT ’26, turned a pandemic pivot into a purpose-driven career in elementary education
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Puppetry displays other ways to teach.

Education ·

Engaging with Students through Puppetry

Engaging with Students through Puppetry
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