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Discover AU-Capital Advantage: Politics

POLITICS

Princeton Review named AU the nation’s “Most Politically Active” campus in 2008. That's no surprise, considering our D.C. location.

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Discover AU: Capital Advantage: Access

ACCESS

People make strong connections in this supercharged city. Our faculty open doors for you—and let you keep the key. What you do with it is up to you.

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Discover AU: Capital Advantage: Excursions

Diversions & Excursions

The Constitution, Dorothy’s ruby slippers, and Tai Shan the panda bear are just a few of the national treasures that await you in Washington.

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Engaged Students

Washington Post local editor Vernon Loeb with SOC Undergraduate Dean's Intern Sylvia Carignan.

SOC students partner with one of the nation's most prestigious newspapers.

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Connected Alums

Paul Irving

Paul Irving, SPA/BS '79

This justice wonk is the top law enforcement official for the United States House of Representatives.

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average time to downtown D.C. on the Metro’s Red Line

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museums on the National Mall