Glory Iorliam

Announcement ·

Meet Glory Iorliam, CAS Graduate Student Commencement Speaker 2024

Iorliam will deliver graduate student remarks for College of Arts and Sciences at Bender Arena on May 11
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The Eagle statue on campus, framed by magnolia blossoms.

Alumni ·

Heydt Scholarship Fund Honors a Commitment to Education

An estate bequest from John Heydt, CAS/BA ’75, and his mother, Florence Heydt, is among the largest scholarship gifts in AU’s history.
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Collin Coil, photo by Patty Housman

Announcement ·

Meet Collin Coil, Undergrad Student Commencement Speaker

Coil will deliver remarks for College Class of 2024 at Bender Arena on May 11
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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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Austin Zielenbach, SPA/BA ’24, auditions for the national anthem as CAS professor Dan Abraham listens. Photo by Jeff Watts

On Campus ·

O Say Can You Sing?

Go behind the curtain to discover how AU picked the five national anthem singers for this year’s 147th commencement.
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Students present posters to audience at Mathias Student Research Conference

Research ·

Winners Announced for 2024 Mathias Student Research Conference

Excellence in scholarship and creative works awarded at largest-ever conference
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David Vazquez

Achievements ·

David Vázquez Named National Humanities Center 2024-25 Fellow

Latina/o/x scholar receives prestigious humanities award for exceptional scholarship
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2024 commencement speakers: David M. Rubenstein, Michael S. Barr, Kwame Alexander, Caroline Aaron, British Robinson, Sherrilyn Ifill

Announcement ·

David Rubenstein, Kwame Alexander, Caroline Aaron to Send Eagles Soaring into Their Next Chapter at American University’s 2024 Spring Commencement

American University is proud to host a dynamic series of commencement speakers to celebrate the next generation of American University graduates this spring. The speakers include a financier, an author and other changemakers.
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AU Danceworks dancers perform at Greenberg Theatre

Arts ·

DANCEWORKS 2024 Showcases Innovative Choreography on the Greenberg Theatre Stage

Faculty and guest choreographers inspire students across different styles of dance
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To the Point logo and photo of woman running on beach

Science ·

To the Point: How Exactly Does Exercise Affect Our Brain Function?

Department of Health Studies’ Evan Reister answers our question of the week
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