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Achievements ·

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

Washington, D.C. - American University is a top producer of Fulbright grant recipients, and was recognized today by the U.S. Department of State as having one of the highest number of students and alumni selected for  the  Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
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Ugoeze Achilike (right) on the ground in Nigeria

Alumni ·

SIS Alumna Empowers Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria

We caught up with Ugoeze Achilike, SIS/BA '17, to learn more about her interest in sustainability, her focus on agribusiness, and the role SIS played in her career path.
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Asher Raphael and Corey Schiller on stage in front of a crowd of people

Alumni ·

Power CEOs Got Their Start at AU

Former soccer teammates and best friends Corey Schiller and Asher Raphael now run one of the best companies to work for in the US.
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Miss America contestants Star Dahl-Thurston, Kogod/BA ’20, and Jude Maboné, SIS/BA ’18, show their AU spirit.

Alumni ·

Alumnae Share a Crowning Achievement

Miss America contestants Jude Maboné, SIS/BA ’18, and Star Dahl-Thurston, Kogod/BA ’20, discover their unexpected AU connection at the 96th annual competition.
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Library Excellence in Access and Diversity Award 2024

Achievements ·

American University Library is awarded inaugural INSIGHT Into Diversity LEAD Award

INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine has honored American University Library with a prestigious, inaugural award for our outstanding commitment to diversity and fostering an environment that welcomes all voices and perspectives.
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Alumni ·

SIS Alumnus Will Cooper, Jr., Believes in Giving Back

Will Cooper, Jr., SIS/BA, ’85, has created a scholarship to support the next generation of SIS students interested in making a difference in a global world.
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SIS alumna Gayatri Patel

Alumni ·

On 75th Anniversary of Human Rights Day, Highlighting a Longtime Human Rights Advocate from SIS

To highlight the 75th Anniversary of Human Rights Day, we spoke with Gayatri Patel, SIS/MA ’05, WCL/JD ’05, to discuss her two decades of experience working in the human rights field.
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Norman Lear (Photo by Bob Riha Jr./Getty Images)

In Remembrance ·

Reflections on Norman Lear

SOC's Caty Borum offers a tribute to the media (and comedy) legend and American original
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Christina Thomas

Alumni ·

The Importance of Mentorship

In this edition, we spoke with Christina Thomas, SIS/MA ’05. Christina received her degree from the IC program, and currently serves as Divisional Vice President, Youth Exchange, in the Global Programs Division at World Learning.
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Ricardo Sanchez

Alumni ·

Learning to Embrace Mentoring and Networking

In this edition of SIS Voices, we’re engaging with Ricardo Sanchez, SIS/MIS ’19. Ricardo is currently People Business Resource Group (PBRG) Global Lead for the Veterans Community Network (VCN) at Bristol Myers Squibb.
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