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Messages From The President

February 1, 2012: University Awards for Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni

I am pleased to announce the launch of the 2012 University Awards process. This annual process allows us to recognize the continued dedication, hard work, and outstanding service of our graduating students, alumni, faculty, and staff whose contributions make AU a better place to live, work, and study. I encourage you to recognize those persons who have made exceptional contributions by nominating them for a university award. Read the memo...

January 23, 2012: Spring Semester 2012

I am writing at the start of new academic semester to welcome faculty, students, and staff back to campus and to bring the entire university community up to date on a number of important developments and issues. Read the memo...

January 17, 2012: Statement of Social Responsibility Principles for AU Business Partners

American University strives to be an institution that demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility through its everyday policies and practices within the campus community, in the city it calls home, and beyond. To this end, AU is taking steps to strengthen its culture of service, responsible business practices, sustainable behavior, and respect for the dignity accorded to others so that the university is regarded as a leader among its academic peers. Read the memo...

University Awards

The 2012 University Awards Process is underway. This process allows us to recognize graduating students, alumni, faculty, and staff whose contributions make AU a better place to live, work, and study.

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University Awards Site

Wonk of the Year

President Bill Clinton was named American University's inaugural Wonk of the Year. He received the award from the Kennedy Political Union on January 27 prior to a speech he delivered to the AU community.

WAMU 88.5's New Home

This building located at 4401 Connecticut Avenue, NW will be the new home for WAMU 88.5, American University Radio.

American University has signed a contract to purchase a building to become the new home for WAMU 88.5, the public radio news and information station licensed to the university.

Table Talk Lunch Series

Join President Kerwin on February 13 for "A Conversation on the University and Social Responsibility," part of the Kay Spiritual Life Center's Table Talk Lunch Series.

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Table Talk Lunch Series

Success Story

CPAC Director Christopher Malagisi, SPA/BA ’03, gives back to AU as adjunct professor

As director of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), the largest annual conference of conservatives in the country, Christopher Malagisi, SPA/BA ’03, is able to bring his love of politics to the national arena.