American University Parents & Families

11/13/2024

Fall season sports are well underway! Visit https://aueagles.com/index.aspx for AU team schedules and updates and view photo highlights below from AU Men's Basketball's most recent win.

11/06/2024

AU is ranked high on the Green Colleges list! Read on for more...

Check out our list of the most environmentally friendly colleges.

10/31/2024

A few beautiful views from campus...

10/24/2024

During the launch of the university-wide civic engagement and civil dialogue initiative on Monday, President Jon Alger and campus experts discussed how to foster dialogue through disagreement. Read on for more...

10/17/2024

The Eagle Family Webinar Series provides information and resources to help current AU families support their students. View some of the upcoming webinar dates and topics and register to attend-- and check back often for added topics and dates.
We look forward to seeing you on screen! https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/families/webinars.cfm

10/16/2024

Read on to learn about the history of the land our campus sits on.

Indigenous Communities are supported by the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the School of Education at American University.
Learn about the history of the land our campus sits on in our Land Acknowledgement Statement. https://ow.ly/hnVc50TIaVh

10/10/2024

Please see this important community message regarding vandalism of Glover Gate from AU President Jon Alger.

AU’s iconic Glover Gate and the university sign on Ward Circle were vandalized with spray paint graffiti this morning. We immediately launched an investigation and expect to hold those responsible for this disgraceful act accountable. If any members of the AU community were involved in this crime,...

10/08/2024

Cheer on AU Eagles on the court, field, pool, and more! Check out this update from AU American University Athletics and get tickets to support our teams, and view tickets to non-AU sports events. Go Eagles!

Fans of AU are known for their passion, but the excitement doesn't stop at campus sports.

This guide provides insights into the biggest sporting occasions. Grab your tickets through TicketSmarter and use the promo code EAGLES5 for a discount!

➡️ https://aueagles.link/ticketsmarter3

09/25/2024

This year, Family Weekend is proud to support The Market: AU’s Food Pantry. At AU, we believe that students should never go hungry or skip meals because they can’t afford enough to eat. To assist students who are facing food insecurity, AU's Market Food Pantry provides free groceries and limited personal-care items to all students in need.

The Market will host a canned food drive as part of Family Weekend on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 11:00am – 3:00pm in the lobby of the Mary Graydon Student Center. Additionally, you may donate canned goods and shelf-stable items through The Market’s Amazon Wishlist. Consider this wonderful opportunity-- and make a difference!

09/24/2024

American University’s commitment to undergraduate student success and thriving was recognized in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings!

09/23/2024

Family Weekend is just days away! Return to campus to attend a gallery tour or an art-making workshop at the American University Museum-- and enjoy other amazing AU events and activities all weekend!

5️⃣ Days until Family Weekend!

The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center will be open during Family Weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by to browse three floors focusing on regional, national, and international contemporary art. To discover current exhibitions and the full Family Weekend schedule, visit: https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/families/family-weekend.cfm

📸: Emily Gude Photography

09/20/2024

Family Weekend is next week! We are so excited to welcome AU families and alumni back to campus to join students, faculty and staff for an amazing weekend. Will we see you there?

There’s 🔟 days remaining until family weekend! Do you know the events you’re attending? View the full schedule at the link below—and we’ll highlight a few as we countdown to the weekend. https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/families/family-weekend.cfm

09/20/2024

AU Eagles connected with 100+ employers at the Career Center's Fall 2024 Job and Internship Fair earlier this week. Read on for more...

09/17/2024

Are you registered for Family Weekend 2024? There will be so much to experience on campus with your AU Eagle! Join us for the festival on the Quad, art-making, a library exploration, School events (CAS, SIS, SOC, SOE, SPA and Kogod), faculty lectures, faith observances, student performances, art exhibitions, concerts, tours and more!

Check out the full program schedule and register to attend.
We can't wait to welcome AU families and alumni back to campus!
https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/families/family-weekend.cfm

09/11/2024

Parents and Families of AU Eagles:

We invite you to join President Jon Alger for a listening session with AU parents and families. Throughout the semester, President Alger is engaging in an active listening tour to learn more about the AU community by asking questions and soliciting feedback as he develops his vision for the university’s future. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts about what makes AU special and unique, and how we can build a stronger, better AU.

The Parent and Family session will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EDT.
Register to attend: https://american.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtde-uqz0pE9HHgrXaZqyqPMSdrn0SCGqX #/registration

We hope you will also join President Alger at the President’s Welcome during Family Weekend (September 27-29).

We look forward to hearing from you as President Alger gets to know the AU community!

New Student and Family Programs

09/05/2024

SIS professor and director of the Center for Environment, Community, and Equity Dana Fisher was recently featured on CSPAN’s BookTV. Read on for more...

American University professor Dana Fisher looked at the role of activism in combating climate change. The Commonwealth Club of California hosted this event.

08/29/2024

We are less than one month away from Family Weekend 2024! Join us to experience events, performances, talks, tours, food, fun and more. View the programming schedule and register to attend. All Eagle students, parents/families and alumni are welcome!
https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/families/family-weekend.cfm