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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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He Speaks for the Trees
Groundskeeper and AU grad student John Boyle Ruiz, SIS/BA ’22, has bloomed where he’s planted, launching the arboretum’s Tree Thursday Instagram series
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Eagle Tales: Helping Eagles Soar
AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Paula Warrick, senior director of the Office of Merit Awards.
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The State of the University
In her first annual address to the faculty on April 3, Vicky Wilkins, acting provost and chief academic officer, shared updates about the ongoing work to understand how AU is operating today and necessary changes to position AU to thrive in the future.
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Environment ·
Professor MacAvoy on the Science of Earthquakes
After earthquake rattles New Jersey, Professor of Environmental Science Stephen MacAvoy answers our questions about recent earthquakes across the globe
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Psychedelic Drugs Symposium Bridges Science, Policy, and Law
Symposium brings together leading thinkers across disciplines to explore how science must inform policies and laws surrounding psychedelic drugs
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Arts ·
Studio Art MFAs Present Thesis Exhibition “SURFACE TENSION”
Opening at the American University Museum April 6
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Eagle Tales: Greek Life Guru
AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Nadir McCoy, assistant director for fraternity and sorority life and leadership in the Center for Student Involvement
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Environment ·
Who Are Today's Climate Activists?
SIS professor Dana R. Fisher explores the truth about three of the big myths being told about climate activism and the climate movement today.
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On Campus ·
Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?
The university has numerous opportunities for engagement with the community through the AU Neighborhood Partnership and the Community Liaison Committee.
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