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Alumni ·

Becoming the Voice Behind the Camera

How the Michael Forman and Bonnie Brae Forman Endowed Scholarship helped one AU student reframe his future.
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Group Shot at 2026 Alumni Awards

Alumni ·

AU Honors 2026 Alumni Award Recipients

The AU Alumni Association's highest honors go to four remarkable Eagles.
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Patty Caballero speaks at the 2026 AU Commencement.

Alumni ·

To the Class of 2026, You Don't Walk This Path Alone

AU Alumni Board President Patty Caballero's Commencement Address
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Kogod professors Sonya Grier and Valentina Bruno

Alumni ·

Two Kogod Professors Honored with Endowed Chair Distinction

Kogod School of Business professors Sonya Grier and Valentina Bruno named Kogod Eminent Scholar Chairs.
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Professor Valentina Bruno delivering her inaugural lecture as Kogod Eminent Scholar in Finance.

Alumni ·

AU Installs New Kogod Eminent Scholar Chair in Finance

Professor Valentina Bruno is an innovator within the intersection of macroeconomics and finance. Her appointment marks another milestone in the Kogods’ legacy of philanthropy at AU.
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Alumni ·

Eagles in Action Gathers Alumni for a Cause

From Atlanta to Seattle, AU alumni came together to take part in local community projects and exemplify the AU spirit of service.
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Jolie Abdo

Alumni ·

From Global Curiosity to Ground-Level Advocacy

With the support of the Mehdi Heravi Undergraduate Scholarship, Jolie Abdo, SIS/BA ’26, transformed her education into a pathway for public service, global understanding, and lasting impact.
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Baker Dedication

Alumni ·

American University Dedicates the Linda A. and H. Kent Baker School of Education

AU’s first school naming in 45 years honors Kent and Linda Baker’s lifelong commitment to education and community.
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Alumni ·

Be Part of Eagles in Action

Give back to your local communities alongside fellow alumni through service projects in eight US cities.
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A collage image of photos taken during the Mosaic Collective and Alumni Reunion in 2025.

Alumni ·

Celebrating Mosaic Collective Alumni Leaders

Meet the current Mosaic Collective chairs and volunteer leaders.
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