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Jesse Lima, right, stands next to his student, Andrew Deal, at Janney Elementary School. Photo by Jeff Watts.

In the Community ·

School’s in Session

Using what he’s learned from AU’s School of Education, DC Public Schools first grade teacher Jesse Lima, SOE/MAT ’24, is shaping the next generation of Washington learners.
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The Eagle statue on campus, framed by magnolia blossoms.

Announcement ·

Heydt Scholarship Fund Honors a Commitment to Education

An estate bequest from John Heydt, CAS/BA ’75, and his mother, Florence Heydt, is among the largest scholarship gifts in AU’s history.
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2024 University Student Award winners

Announcement ·

Meet 2024’s University Student Award Winners

Winners of Top Awards for Scholarship, Service and Achievement Named
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Glory Iorliam

Announcement ·

Meet Glory Iorliam, CAS Graduate Student Commencement Speaker 2024

Iorliam will deliver graduate student remarks for College of Arts and Sciences at Bender Arena on May 11
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Graduates at the Latinx Affinity Graduation. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Celebrating Community During Commencement

Affinity graduation ceremonies on May 7–8 convened diverse students from all corners of campus to revel in reaching the finish line of their studies at AU.
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Video games.

On Campus ·

Leveling Up the Gaming Industry

AU’s Girls Who Game student club brings together a community of women and nonbinary gamers on campus.
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Graduates face the stage during AU's 147th commencement ceremony. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

AU’s Class of 2024 Flies the Nest

David Rubenstein, Caroline Aaron, Kwame Alexander, and more shared words of wisdom and encouragement during AU’s 147th commencement.
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Airlie Berkshire Farm. Photo by Samantha Jaffe.

On Campus ·

Take Advantage of Airlie’s Top Crops

Sign up for the second year of the Airlie Berkshire Farm community supported agriculture program, which begins May 29.
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Jia Jiang, senior director of graduate enrollment management at SIS.

On Campus ·

Meet Jia Jiang, Sr. Director of SIS Graduate Enrollment

We sat down with Jia Jiang, senior director of graduate enrollment management at SIS, to learn more about her 20 years of experience working with prospective graduate students in the SIS Office of Graduate Admissions.
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Shamira James. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: IRL Content Creator

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Shamira James, marketing and communications coordinator for Housing and Residence Life.
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