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Messages From The President

November 19, 2012: Fall Video Message

The end of fall semester will soon be upon us, so I invite you to view a brief video message containing some highlights from the past few months. Read more...

November 8, 2012: Athletics Department Transition

Keith Gill, American University’s director of athletics and recreation, announced last week that he will leave AU in early December to become director of athletics at the University of Richmond. We wish him well and thank him for the significant work he has done at AU. After consulting with AU academic, administrative, and athletics leadership, I am informing the campus of the departmental oversight after Keith departs. Read more...

November 5, 2012: AU to Go Smoke- and Tobacco-Free

As referenced in my September 7 campus memo, after years of campus discussion, and in the face of increasing and convincing public health evidence documenting the risks associated with the use of tobacco products and exposure to secondhand smoke, American University will go smoke- and tobacco-free on August 1, 2013. Read more...

Building a Better AU

Visit the Building AU website to read about facilities projects that support AU’s academic aspirations and enhance campus ambiance. You can also learn more about AU's Campus Plan.

Building AU

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College Affordability

Find out how AU is educating students and families about college costs and loan indebtedness; financial literacy programs; and the value of an AU education.

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Annual Report

The 2011-2012 annual report, "Pushing Boundaries," provides an overview of the past year at AU, including updates on the campus plan, financial statements, and profiles of award-winning faculty and students.

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Fall Video Message

President Kerwin issued his fall video message, which includes highlights from the fall semester, including AU's rising academic standing, work of renowned faculty, and physical transformation on campus.

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Success Story

American University School of Communication student Breanna Edwards, left, works at the Sunlight Foundation as an SOC Dean's Intern.

Unexpected Interest: Exploring Political Journalism

Breanna Edwards, SOC/BA ’12, never thought she would be a political journalist. But she landed at Politico after an SOC course & a Dean’s Internship changed her mind.