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Governors Hogan, Cox and Polis in conversation

Announcement ·

“Disagree Better”: Governors Hogan, Cox, and Polis Join American University to Discuss Remedies for Partisanship and Political Polarization

Governors Hogan, Cox, and Polis discuss ways to overcome partisanship and political polarization during Governor Hogan’s first seminar as a Spring 2024 Fellow at the Sine Institute.
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Fulbright Program

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  American University Named a Leader in Fulbright U.S. Student Scholars

American University was named by the U.S. Department of State as one of the top producers of Fulbright student scholars.
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Youth Attitudes on Guns

Research ·

New Report Shares First-Hand Experiences of Young Americans’ Relationship with Guns

New Report Shares First-Hand Experiences of Young Americans’ Relationship with Guns
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Jacket cover of Tip of the Spear

Social Sciences ·

‘An Epochal Act of Abolitionist Worldmaking’: New Book Recounts Attica Uprising

Prof. Orisanmi Burton's research extends the story of Attica and highlights its role in today's prison abolition movement.
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Billy Pappas, Marilyn Monroe, 2003. Graphite on paper; 25 x 28 inches. Courtesy of William A. Christens-Barry, Chief Scientist, Equipoise Imaging, LLC.

Arts ·

New Exhibitions at AU Museum Open Feb. 7

American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center presents seven new exhibitions opening Feb. 7.
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AU in 2024

On Campus ·

12 for ‘24: A Dozen Things to Look Forward to This Year at AU

12 things to look forward to at AU in 2024
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Announcement ·

American U. Receives $5.7 Million from NSF to Bridge Research and Policy, Address Real-World Challenges

American University won a cooperative research agreement from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Accelerating Research Translation program that will help the university to foster greater use of evidence in the public and private sectors.
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Dr. Vivek H. Murthy

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American University Fall Commencement to Feature Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy

President Sylvia Burwell and Dr. Murthy will honor more than 1,700 graduates on Dec. 17
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Sine Institute Class of 2024 Spring Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers

Announcement ·

2024 AU Sine Institute of Policy & Politics Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers Soar From the Halls of Government to the Frontiers of Space

The Sine Institute for Policy and Politics announced its 2024 class of Spring Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers. The group brings together changemakers from government, business, space exploration, foreign policy, advocacy, and the media.
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Ambassador Stuart A. Bernstein (Kogod/BS ’60)

Alumni ·

American University Honors Local Changemaker at 2023 President’s Circle Celebration

Innovator and D.C. Real-Estate Developer Ambassador Stuart A. Bernstein (Kogod/BS ’60) recognized for his dedication to AU, changemaking leadership and philanthropy
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