Research Highlight

Research ·

Guy Ziv named Helen and Daniel Sonenshine Professor of Israel Studies

On September 30th, the Center for Israel Studies at AU launched Professor Guy Ziv’s new endowed professorship, The Helen and Daniel Sonenshine Professor of Israel Studies
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Photo of Cathrine Volk on AU's quad by Jeff Watts.

Achievements ·

Bon Voyage: Two Eagles Selected for Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship

Cathrine Volk, SIS/BA ’28, joined by fellow recipient Ashley Conlon, Kogod/BSBA ’28, will research youth voter motivation across Europe this summer.
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Abigail Ha, SIS/BA ’27, smiles for a photo outside the US Department of the Treasury

Internships ·

Bridging Theory and Practice: One Student’s Summer at the Treasury 

School of International Service student Abigail Ha reflects on how a funded internship at the U.S. Department of the Treasury shaped her career ambitions.
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Government & Politics ·

Irish Reunification is More Complicated Than Trump May Think

AU professors Carolyn Gallaher and Kimberly Cowell-Meyers discuss why Irish unification is not likely to happen in the near future.
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Professional News ·

AU in the News: Week of September 18

Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives.
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William Akoto

Research ·

The Quiet Wars: William Akoto on the Cyber Battles We Never See

Dr. Akoto explores the hidden cyber battles between nations—and why the threats that rarely make headlines may matter most.
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International ·

Eagles as Diplomats: AU Students Bridge Cultures on Pre-Summit China Tour

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, 10 students traveled to China to build cross-cultural connections and explore shared global priorities.
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Tom and Ava outside SIS. Ava is dressed in graduation regalia and holding flowers. Tom is also in academic robes.

Alumni ·

‘Welcome to the Family’: One Alum's Recipe for Mentorship

From smoked salmon to nuclear non-proliferation, alumnus Tom Snitch's salon dinners are giving SIS students a home away from home—and a network to last long after graduation.
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rain drops along the names of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11 with the waterfall feature at Ground Zero

First Person ·

A Quarter Century Later: Prayers for Peace

SIS professor Garrett Graddy-Lovelace was in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, she shares her own reflection of the day and renews a call for peace.
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Flags for each country that lost citizens in the 9/11 attacks. Photo: Piper Campbell

International ·

9/11, 25 Years Later: Reflections from the SIS Community

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, SIS faculty, staff, and alumni share where they were that day and how it shaped their work in international affairs.
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