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Alumni Awards recipients, alongside LaTanya Sothern and Sylvia Burwell, pose with crystal eagles

Alumni ·

Six Alumni Receive Awards in “Time-Honored Tradition” at AU

Distinguished alumni recalled their time at AU and how the university helped to pave their paths to success.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

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AU Unveils Honored Benefactors Wall

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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Photography students and faculty at the Cuban Embassy exhibiting their work in commemoration of Black History Month

Communications ·

Endowment to Fund Experiential Learning Opportunities for Photography Students

The $50,000 endowment will enhance students' opportunities in and out of the classroom.
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Lara Lozser and Marna Schneid, two Eagle Made vendors, with their products

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Eagle Made: Alumni-Owned Businesses Come to Campus

Entrepreneurial Eagles partner with AU to share their products with the campus community.
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Wendy Rieger during her college years

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New Scholarship Honors Local News Legend and Alumna Wendy Rieger

The scholarship aims to empower the next generation of aspiring journalists at SOC.
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The signage for "Lydecker Way" in front of the President's House on AU's campus.

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Celebrating Lydecker Way and Tunnel

The new naming recognizes the generous gift of Charlie Lydecker, SPA/BA ’85, and Christine Lydecker, Kogod/BSBA ’86, Kogod/MS ’88, to support student thriving at AU.
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Insight Into Diversity Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award 2024

Alumni ·

AU’s Alumni Association Receives Inclusive Excellence Award

Inclusive excellence, a cornerstone at AU, honored by Insight Into Diversity magazine.
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portrait of LaTanya Sothern at AU

Alumni ·

Greetings from LaTanya Sothern

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President LaTanya Sothern
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Collage of archival documents and an empty picture frame with a question mark.

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A Time-Old Question: Who Was Mary Graydon?

Generations of Eagles know Mary Graydon's name. Yet, the identity of one of AU's earliest benefactresses has long retained an air of mystery.
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Rosy Chavez-Martinez sits reading on the steps in the School of International Service atrium at American University.

Alumni ·

Honing a Global Vision

At SIS, Rosy Chavez-Martinez, SIS/BA ’24, a recipient of the Raynard Family and Andrew Juster Family Scholarships, pursues her interest in security and policy in Latin America.
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