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Kay Spiritual Life Center. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Modeling Civil Dialogue about Complex Issues

PERIL hosted a conversation on March 20 about how to address antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate.
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Rima Sifri. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Protect and Smile

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Rima Sifri, assistant director of administration and community training coordinator, American University Police Department (AUPD).
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AU's campus has more than 200 cherry trees. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Pretty in Pink: Where to Find Cherry Blossoms at AU

Campus is dotted with more than 200 cherry trees, which reached peak bloom on March 17
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In the Community ·

Honoring Those Who Came before Us

Female faculty members from each of AU’s schools and colleges talk the women who have helped them along the way
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Gihan Fernando. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Cooking Up Career Support

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: Gihan Fernando, assistant vice provost, Career Center.
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JR Denson. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Salsa Dancing Specialist

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: JR Denson, CAS/MS ’16, alcohol and other drugs prevention specialist in the Center for Well-Being.
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students gather on the AU quad during springtime

On Campus ·

AU Partners with Hillel International to Address Hate, Build Resilience

The university joins more than 50 institutions nationwide that have participated in the Campus Climate Initiative
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diverse group of people smiling

On Campus ·

Coming to an Understanding

A new program at the Kay Spiritual Life Center helps Eagles learn about and celebrate different religious identities
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Donna Femenella. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Smarts and Crafts

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: Donna Femenella, SIS/BA ’01, course reserves manager for Bender Library.
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AU broke ground on the Meltzer Center on March 1. Photo by Jeff Watts.

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AU Breaks Ground on Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance

The state-of-the-art building—part of a historic $109 million investment in student thriving—will boast key sustainable features that align with AU’s mission
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