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2024 commencement speakers

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Commencement Speakers Exemplify Impact, Excellence, Service

Six leaders in their fields will address more than 3,000 Eagles at the 147th ceremonies, May 10–11 and May 18.
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The student authors include: Cherisse Lewis, Chris Chavers, Monique Vaz, Sharit Cardenas Lopez, Aliza Inam, Matilda Olufunke Ajibola, Lili Martin, Courtney McGourty, Eleftherios Hazapis, Hannah Lipstein, Nicholas Sergio Ferrari, and Jean-Philippe Beaudet.

On Campus ·

AU Students Submit Human Rights Report to UN

A group of SIS master's students recently authored two publications that were submitted at the request of the United Nations.
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Participants in Bring Your Child to Work Day pose with Clawed Z. Eagle in front of Mary Graydon Student Center. Photo by Andie Rowe.

On Campus ·

What Do My AU Parents Do?

Take Your Child to Work Day, April 25, gave 55 Eaglets a chance to see and learn about the campus where their parents work.
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Austin Zielenbach, SPA/BA ’24, auditions for the national anthem as CAS professor Dan Abraham listens. Photo by Jeff Watts

On Campus ·

O Say Can You Sing?

Go behind the curtain to discover how AU picked the five national anthem singers for this year’s 147th commencement.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

Announcement ·

AU Unveils Honored Benefactors Wall

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

Announcement ·

AU Welcomes Inaugural Honored Benefactors

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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Collin Coil, photo by Patty Housman

Announcement ·

Meet Collin Coil, Undergrad Student Commencement Speaker

Coil will deliver remarks for College Class of 2024 at Bender Arena on May 11
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Commencement photo from December 2023.

On Campus ·

Part of the Pomp and Circumstance

On the eve of American University’s 147th commencement ceremonies, frequent commencement volunteers share why they enjoy playing a small role in celebrating AU graduates each May.
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University College participants.

On Campus ·

University College Marks a Milestone

More than 5,000 Eagles have participated in the university’s oldest and largest living-learning community.
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CHIRP logo.

On Campus ·

Combatting Extremism Through Games

AU students worked with PERIL to create the CHIRP Project, a curriculum and game to teach middle schoolers how to avoid problematic online content.
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