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Young Americans Value Core Freedoms but View Today’s Nation as ‘Fractured’
The Sine Institute of Policy and Politics released its fifth annual poll.
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AU in the News: Week of August 21
Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives.
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Art Connects Life, Beauty, Faith, and Sorrow at the American University Museum
The fall season at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center showcases vibrant exhibitions of sculpture, photography, calligraphy, and more.
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American University Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Three-Year Degree in Applied Public Policy Analysis
New 90-credit bachelor’s program offers an accelerated pathway to prepare the next generation of evidence-based policy leaders
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AU in the News: Week of August 14
Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives.
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American University President Jonathan Alger To Become Inaugural ACE/AAC&U America 250 Fellow; Kogod School of Business Dean David Marchick Named Interim AU President
Today, President Jonathan Alger announced that he will step down on June 30, 2026, to become the first America 250 Fellow
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American University’s PERIL Launches Innovative Tool to Track Rising Wave of Nihilistic Violent Extremism
The Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University developed the Nihilistic Violent Extremism (NVE) Tracker, a publicly accessible online tool that focuses on threats to young people vulnerable to manipulation.
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From Civic Engagement to Career Pathways: American University and ETS Partner to Bridge the Gap Between Civic Learning and Career Success
Provost Vicky Wilkins announced a new collaboration to pilot Futurenav Compass, an AI-driven platform that empowers students to document their unique skills and connect directly with industry professionals.
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American University Launches National Center to Build College Student Success Through Teaching Excellence
American University Baker School of Education launches Baker School of Education the Advancing College Teaching for Student Success (ACTSS) National Center, with support of Lumina Foundation and ECMC Foundation.
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Record-High Profits Threaten Long-Term Economy, American U. Researchers Find
A new report from the Institute for Macroeconomic and Policy Analysis shows high “excess returns” often reflect weaker competitive pressures, with adverse consequences for long-run growth and the income gap.
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