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AU cross country and track head coach Sean Graham has been appointed to the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s track and field and cross country committee.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The NCAA announced on Wednesday that American University men's and women's track and cross country head coach Sean Graham has been appointed as to serve on the Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Committee.
ICYMI: Claudia Gordon, WCL/JD ’00, chair of the National Council on Disability and the first deaf student to graduate from WCL, represented the US at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
AUWCL Alumna and Disability Advocate Continues to Break Barriers
AU Gospel Choir will be back for a no-miss campus tradition on Family Weekend! Join us for an uplifting concert and prepare to be moved! Tickets are $5 each (free for AU students). Get them today: https://bit.ly/3B5Zgo9
Family Weekend Countdown: 6️⃣ Days
As a hobby, jigsaw puzzles serve as a fun way improve cognitive skills. On Acting Provost Vicky Wilkins’ team, they serve another important purpose.
“We use it to de-stress, talk through issues, take breaks, and wind down from meetings,” said Monica Jackson, deputy provost and dean of faculty.
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The Office of the Provost completes a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle each week as a way to connect and collaborate.
American University Washington College of Law dean emeritus Claudio Grossman will receive the Nelson Mandela Award from the Association of American Law Schools International Human Rights Section, the highest honor in the international human rights field.
Claudio Grossman Receives Prestigious Human Rights Award
Get ready for the Multicultural Alumni Reunion!
From the AU Change Can't Wait Festival to the Mosaic Gala, all are welcome to attend these events—which are also happening during Family Weekend! Learn more below and access the full family weekend schedule: https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/families/family-weekend.cfm
Family Weekend Countdown: 7️⃣ Days
Prita Patel’s favorite day of the workweek is Monday. “It might be an unpopular answer, but I am excited for a fresh start to every week,” said AU’s vice provost for academic administration. Learn more about the hiking enthusiast and busy mom below.
AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Prita Patel, vice provost for academic administration.
With an early goal that turned out to be the game-winner, junior Troy Elgersma helped American University Men's Soccer to a win in the Eagles' Patriot League opener, and has been named the Gregorio's Trattoria Student-Athlete of the Week! Learn more below.
WASHINGTON - With an early goal that turned out to be the game-winner, junior Troy Elgersma helped American University men's soccer to a win in the Eagles' Patriot League opener, and has been named the Gregorio's Trattoria Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of Sept. 9-15.
Family Weekend is the perfect opportunity to meet your student’s school or college! On September 27 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., you’ll have the opportunity to join them for an open house or meet and greet. To learn more and access the full Family Weekend schedule, visit: https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/families/family-weekend.cfm.
Family Weekend Countdown: 8️⃣ Days
It was wonderful seeing our Eagles connect with 100+ employers at the Career Center's Fall 2024 Job and Internship Fair today.
AU Kitchen is setting the table for you! This family weekend, parents and families are invited to a farm-to-table dinner using produce and meat from Airlie, our 300+ acre farm in Warrenton, VA.
A portion of the proceeds will support The Market - AU’s Food Pantry. To learn more and access the full Family Weekend schedule, visit: https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/families/family-weekend.cfm
Family Weekend Countdown: 9️⃣ Days
After a debilitating back injury, Audrey Payne, SOC/MA ’12, rediscovered her strength while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2018. The author of "Where the Rhododendrons Bloom" shared advice for fellow adventurers eager to conquer the 2,190 mile challenge.
Alumna Audrey Payne shares advice for fellow adventurers eager to conquer the Appalachian Trail
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
Tomorrow: Join AU President Jon Alger and Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith America, for a fireside chat that discusses the opportunities, skills, and tools for dialogue across faiths, backgrounds, and perspectives. RSVP at: bit.ly/3XDUXcF
A pathbreaking study led by AU psychology professor Thomas Costello, reveals conversations with AI models can reduce conspiracy theory beliefs.
Pathbreaking psychology study led by AU psychology professor reveals conversations with AI models can reduce conspiracy theory beliefs
AU’s Heritage Spanish Program is more than a class—it’s a community that provides students like Nicholas Caraballo, SPA/BA ’23, MPA ’25, a space to be themselves.
AU’s Heritage Spanish Program is more than a class—it’s a community
With Election Day around the corner, AU Votes, the nonpartisan initiative that has helped thousands of Eagles cast their ballots, will host Absentee Ballot Days, September 16–20 at the library.
AU Votes and Bender Library are sponsoring Absentee Ballot Days—a nonpartisan initiative that helps students navigate the process of requesting mail-in ballots—on September 16–20.
What's one way American University sticking it to single-use plastics? By giving each incoming student a reusable water bottle. Learn more:
Check out students’ sustainability style
Quin Merriweather, associate director for student equity, access, and retention in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, connects AU’s multiethnic and multiracial students with resources across campus. Meet the Staff Council member, coffee lover, and avid reader, who tackles up to 150 books each year.
AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Quintenilla Merriweather, associate director for student equity, access, and retention in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI).
From where to find the last remaining chalkboard to how many sitting presidents have visited AU, here's 21 things you should know about our campus history. https://bit.ly/4dOj4dV
Do you know where to find the only remaining chalkboard on campus? And what’s with the pandas in front of MGC?
AU students traverse the globe, but few do so in a crown. As the 2024 Cherry Blossom Queen, Alessandra Evangelista, SIS/BA ’25, represented the US on a three-week goodwill tour of Japan in June. Learn more.
Alessandra Evangelista, SIS/BA ’25, represented the US on a three-week goodwill tour of Japan this summer that included a meeting the Japanese Prime Minister.
It's AU School of Public Affairs' 90th anniversary, so let's celebrate! Join them for a full slate of events September 20-21.
Parents and Families of AU Eagles:
We invite you to join President Jon Alger on Monday, September 16, 2024, 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.
Register to attend: https://bit.ly/3TqyxsS
We look forward to hearing from you as President Alger gets to know the AU community!
The AU Reeves Field and Greenberg Track is set to undergo a $1.5 million renovation is 2025! This will include a state-of-the-art irrigation and drainage systems and a new, high-caliber track surface. Learn more below.
WASHINGTON – Twenty years after its last significant upgrade, Reeves Field and Greenberg Track, the home of American University's men's and women's soccer and cross country/track programs, is set to undergo a $1.5 million renovation in 2025. With the construction of the Alan and Amy Meltzer Center...
American University is launching the Presidential Speaker Series: Perspectives on The Civic Life, part of our university-wide initiative for civic education and engagement, with a fireside chat!
Join AU President Jon Alger and Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith America, while they discuss the opportunities, skills, and tools for dialogue across faiths, backgrounds, and perspectives. RSVP at: https://go.american.edu/TCL18Sept2024
Today we remember the American University graduates who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Their legacy lives on in our hearts and on our campus.
Inspired by mentors and professors on campus, Ganeswar Matcha, WCL/LLM ’22, established a fund to support the trade law program.
AUWCL Graduate Establishes Fund to Support Trade Law Program
“No child should ever have to leave their home and travel over 600 miles to attain a quality education,” said Jermaine Gassaway, SOE/MEd ’23, EdD ’27. That's why he’s working to open a charter school in central North Carolina in AUG 2025. Learn more:
Jermaine Gassaway became an educator to help students who came from backgrounds like his
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How is “FinTech” affecting risk in global banking? We’re capping off our look-back on 60 Seconds with an AU Expert with American University Washington College of Law professor Hilary Allen on how regulations can keep pace with technologies to safeguard against financial crises. #AUChangeCantWait
With polarization on the rise, today’s AU Expert spotlight, AU School of Public Affairs professor Andrew Flores, is countering myths with data to advance critical protections for LGBTQ+ identities. #AUChangeCantWait
Feed your curiosity with a quick lesson on the use of comedy as a tool for social change from American University School of Communication professor Caty Borum, whose work with the Center for Media and Social Impact is mobilizing comedy to break down taboos and tackle social issues. #AUChangeCantWait
Introducing’s today’s AU Expert and School of International Service, AU professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer. As Abdul Aziz Said Chair in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Abu-Nimer advances global peacebuilding through education and dialogue. #AUChangeCantWait
Meet AU Expert and American University School of Education professor Brian McGowan. His research centering the experiences of Black college students and minoritized individuals is at the forefront of conversations about race and equity in higher education. #AUChangeCantWait
How is history a tool for understanding our world today? Learn from College of Arts and Sciences at American University professor Michael Brenner, a leading scholar of Jewish history and director of the American University Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies on bridging perspectives across time. #AUChangeCantWait
This summer, we’re revisiting our most recent 60 Seconds with an AU Expert series as we count down to fall classes. Up first: Kogod School of Business (American University)’s own professor Valentina Bruno on the global economy. #AUChangeCantWait
We are excited to welcome our 16th President, Jonathan Alger, to American University. Over the coming months, he looks forward to connecting with the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and neighbors that make up our community.
On her last day as AU’s president, Sylvia Burwell thanks the AU community for all we have accomplished together.
The American University community celebrates the leadership of our 15th President, Sylvia M. Burwell, as we approach the final days of her presidency.
AU has met our record-setting $500 million goal in the #AUChangeCantWait campaign! And it’s not over yet—gifts made through the end of our fiscal year on June 30 will count. There’s still time to join the 23,000+ alumni, nearly 9,000 faculty and staff, 1,900+ students, and 9,000 parents who are creating change. Read the full announcement from President Sylvia M. Burwell. http://go.american.edu/500m
April showers bought beautiful May flowers to our campus. As we close out the month, learn more about American University’s Arboretum and Gardens.
See a recap of this past weekend's Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies. #2024AUGrad
“As we get started this summer, I’m looking forward to spending time with all of you as we begin to write the next chapter in AU’s great history,” said Jonathan Alger, American University’s 16th President. Learn more about his vision for the American university community at: https://www.american.edu/news/dreaming-big-together.cfm
No jokes about it—our campus is absolutely stunning this time of year. Enjoy the cherry blossoms!
AU faculty are experts in their fields. Find out why they choose AU as a home for their research and teaching. #AUChangeCantWait
From interning at AU to studying abroad in Kenya, Scarlett Wedergren, CAS/BA '24, Kogod/BS '24, has had invaluable experiential learning opportunities at AU. Learn how the public health and business administration double major is gaining the knowledge needed to solve real-world challenges—all while building essential career skills and connections. https://buff.ly/3TU1le1
A welcome message from incoming AU President, Jonathan Alger.
Over the last five years, we have advanced our strategic priorities and generated momentum that’s fueling impact across our campus, community, and the world. Explore just a few highlights of our staff, faculty, and students’ transformative work, which represents the culmination of President Burwell’s changemaking tenure, by watching this video and visiting: https://buff.ly/3SVpDUg
Join us this evening for the AU Men's Basketball 10th Annual Sustainability Awareness Game! Learn more: https://buff.ly/492VR5N
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