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07/17/2025

The First Ladies Association for Research and Education - FLARE—whose inaugural institutional member is AU School of Public Affairs—has released its first major public-access publication: The Founding of First Ladies Studies: A Tribute to Lewis L. Gould.

This monograph brings readers to the moment when Gould recognized that the influence of Edith Roosevelt and Helen Taft could no longer be cast aside—and captures the beginning of a new academic discipline. Learn more below.

FLARE publication pays tribute to Lewis L. Gould and traces the origins of a new academic discipline.

07/17/2025

to the Palisades Community Association's 59th 4th of July Parade & Picnic, where Clawed joined us for the celebration!

07/17/2025

Health studies adjunct Michael Rosengart, CAS/MS ’24, wrote about how to stay properly hydrated and why it’s important to your health.

Much More Than Just Drinking Water Michael Rosengart Introduction A few years ago, I found myself grinding out long, hot miles on the C&O Towpath, just outside Washington, D.C.

07/16/2025

Congratulations to American University Professor Amelia Tseng on the release of her new book, Empanadas, Pupusas, and Greens on the Side — already earning high praise and drawing a packed house at Politics and Prose!

The book explores how Washington, DC’s Latinx communities have shaped — and been shaped by — the city’s powerful Black culture and language.

Called “astute and engaging,” it’s a must-read for anyone interested in language, identity, and the rich cultural mix that makes DC unique. Read all about the book here: https://bit.ly/3TxLjp5

07/16/2025

Register the youth hoopers in your life for the Duane Simpkins Basketball Elite Camp in August.

Welcome to the official website of American University Men's Basketball. American University Men's Basketball camps are held on the campus of American University and coached by the American University Men's Basketball coaching staff.

07/15/2025

Ruchika Sharma, WCL/JD ’26, has been named among the American Constitution Society’s next generation leaders.

Washington, D.C. – The American Constitution Society (ACS) has selected 31 future progressive legal professionals as 2025 Next Generation Leaders.

07/14/2025

Do you know an incoming student who needs dorm decoration inspiration? Take a look at last year's Best Nest Contest, hosted by AU's Housing and Residence Life.

Housing and Residence Life’s Best Nest contest celebrates how students make their dorm rooms their own

07/11/2025

Just weeks into the pandemic, Ken Biberaj, SPA/BA ’02, launched Coffee with Ken—a thought leadership series brewing up smart, meaningful conversations with a convocation of Eagles, including Maryland governor Wes Moore, former AU Sine Institute of Policy & Politics fellow, and Cleveland mayor Justin Bibb, SPA/BA ’09.

But for Biberaj, the series is not about headlines—it’s about building common ground, a mission that aligns naturally with AU’s Civic Life initiative. Learn more:

Ken Biberaj’s thought leadership series started the same way he takes his coffee: strong

07/11/2025

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is reimagining Capital One Arena with an $800M renovation—and Kogod School of Business (American University) students were tapped to support the effort.

As part of their Strategic Management capstone, 120 seniors engaged key stakeholders—interviewing fans, local business owners, and community members on topics ranging from transportation concerns to environmental impact. https://bit.ly/4lq45uy

07/10/2025

In the latest College of Arts and Sciences at American University Conversation, economics professor Gabriel Mathy offered his two cents on the fascinating history of the penny, which the US Mint will stop producing next year.

AU Economics Professor takes a deep dive into the penny, its fascinating history, and its impending demise

07/09/2025

“You see, but you do not observe.” 🔍

Sherlock Holmes’s iconic line sets the tone for literature professor Erik Dussere’s fall 2025 Complex Problems seminar, where first-year Eagles sharpen their critical thinking and observational skills through detective novels.

It’s one of more than 100 Complex Problems seminars designed to challenge and inspire AU’s first-year Eagles. Learn more:

Syllabus: Powers of Observation