School of International Service, AU

04/25/2025

In a testament to the outstanding abilities of our undergraduates, the School of International Service sent 10 students to this year’s National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)!

Students in the SIS delegation presented on a range of international affairs topics. We caught up with three SIS students to hear about their research and experience at this year’s conference. ⬇️

SIS sent 10 students to this year’s National Conference on Undergraduate Research. We spoke to three of them about their experience at the conference.

04/24/2025

We asked Ainsley Ghaman, SIS/BA ’28, to share insights, experiences, and advice for future students after completing her first year at SIS. Read the reflection here: https://bit.ly/4cM9Zmz

04/23/2025

SIS professors Michael Stanaitis and Bob Koopman were interviewed by PolitiFact for a fact check of recent statements by the Trump administration on tariffs.

When Trump said the U.S. had taken in $2 billion a day in tariffs, it’s possible he was projecting revenues and not citing actual revenues. Even a projection ignores that imports could decline amid changing tariff rates.

04/22/2025

SIS professor Mariam Durrani walks us through the role of food in building connections within the global community, which is the focus of her collaborative research initiative, the Roti Collective. Read about it here:

SIS professor Mariam Durrani answers a few questions about her collaborative research initiative, The Roti Collective.

04/21/2025

This fall, SIS is launching a new Global Migration Certificate, which will provide students with a holistic understanding of the factors shaping global migration and provide them with the tools to shape future global migration policy.

SIS professor Maria De Jesus discusses the critical skills students will learn in this new episode of Big World. https://bit.ly/4hYf6B2

04/20/2025

Last week, SIS sent 10 students to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh! Our students showcased fascinating research on a range of international affairs topics. Hear more about their experiences here: https://bit.ly/3Gtah5y

04/19/2025

Did you hear the news? 👀 For the second year in a row, a team from American University won the Schuman Challenge! This year's team featured: Arjun Mishra (SPA/BA ’27, Kogod/BA ’27), James Bole (SIS/BA ’26), Isabella Long (CAS/BA ’25) and Tarumbidzwa (Taru) Chirume (SIS/BA ’26).

This annual challenge held by the European Union Delegation to the United States invites undergraduate students to coalesce in Washington, DC, for an academic competition that challenges them to engage in dialogue on transatlantic policy issues. This year's prompt was: “Artificial Intelligence as a Key Technology: A Shared Initiative for the EU and U.S. vis-à-vis China.”

Congratulations to our winning team from AU! 👏

04/18/2025

Wondering what it's like to be a first-year student in American University's School of International Service? We asked Ainsley Ghaman, SIS/BA ’28, to reflect on her transition to life in DC and at SIS as the school year comes to an end.

SIS student Ainsley Ghaman, SIS/BA ’28, reflects on her first year at college and what she's learned living in the nation's capital.

04/16/2025

SIS professor Mariam Durrani’s bread-based collaborative research initiative aims to explore the complexity behind culinary traditions. She walks us through the story and goals for the Roti Collective in this new piece:

SIS professor Mariam Durrani answers a few questions about her collaborative research initiative, The Roti Collective.

04/14/2025

What are the potential fiscal impacts of mass deportations on the US economy? SIS professor Tazreena Sajjad provides insight in this new episode of Big World. https://bit.ly/4hYf6B2

04/13/2025

A new article from Grist highlights research by Dana Fisher, SIS professor and director of the Center for Environment, Community & Equity, on the motivations of climate protestors.

The evidence is in: Protests can persuade people, and maybe even change how they vote, according to recent studies.

04/12/2025

SIS professor Joseph Torigian spoke to the New York Times about Chinese President Xi Jinping's response and approach to the US-China trade war.

Xi Jinping has refused to back down in China’s tariff confrontation with President Trump. But he’ll have to persuade his people that the pain is worth it.

04/12/2025

SIS professor Amitav Acharya makes the case for why there are reasons to be optimistic about a post-American world order in this recent piece for the New York Times.

Principles of free trade and cooperation have their roots in the non-Western world.

04/11/2025

A little rain won't stop us from meeting our new Eagles! 🤝 🌧️

It was great to meet so many of our admitted students and their families today. We hope to see you on campus again this fall!

04/10/2025

Upcoming Event—Post-Assad Syria: A Window of Hope or a New Crisis?

📆 April 15
⏰ 2 p.m.
📍SIS Founders Room

RSVP:

SIS Founders Room

04/10/2025

What are the potential ripple effects of recent shifts in US immigration policy? How will new policies impact relations with US allies? SIS professor Maria De Jesus discusses both the domestic and international impacts of new immigration policies in the latest episode of Big World. https://bit.ly/4hYf6B2

04/09/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Elhadj As Sy, a global health, development, and humanitarian leader, to SIS's Spring 2025 Commencement! 👏

AU is excited to welcome an inspiring slate of speakers for our Spring 2025 Commencement:

Radha Muthiah, President & CEO, Capital Area Food Bank

Elhadj As Sy, Global Health, Development and Humanitarian Leader

Colman Domingo, Actor, Producer, Director

Almar Latour, SOC/MA ’96, Publisher, The Wall Street Journal and Chief Executive Officer, Dow Jones

Orlando Bravo, founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo, one of the largest software-focused investors in the world.

Gloria Allred, founding partner Allred, Maroko & Goldberg (AM&G)

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4i7mV7q.

04/09/2025

Two SIS professors shared their suggestions on books and films that portray the history of genocides in recognition of Genocide Awareness Month. Here is a list of their picks:

To mark the beginning of Genocide Awareness Month, we asked two experts for their list of recommended reads and watches.