School of International Service | American University, Washington, DC

SIS Video Trailer

Watch our new video introduction to SIS and our programs.
Skills Institutes

See IPCR and IMI options for Fall 2012.
Center for Peacebuilding and Development Summer Institute 2012
Commencement 2012
Are You Ready for a Graduate Degree?

Attend the Public Policy & International Affairs Expo
on July 19th or another SPA grad fair in your area to
learn more about graduate study.

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CPD Summer Institute 2012

Commencement 2012

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Our interdisciplinary curriculum prepares graduates committed to global service across sectors.

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News

American University Grads Clapping

Graffiti art by Kenny Scharf

May 18 View Official Commencement Photo Albums

Commencement 2012 albums are now online. View photos of the ceremonies, celebrations, and the faculty, families and friends who supported the graduates in their time at American University.
May 9 Tough Times: Paint around Them

The fine arts can survive, even thrive, in a recession if artists keep their wares front and center.

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News

Michelle Sparck

Student Award Winners 2012

May 7 Michelle Sparck, SIS/BS '95

Michelle Sparck’s company, Arxotica, sells skin care products infused with natural Alaskan ingredients.
May 6 Award-Winning Wonks

Each year the university recognizes a select group of graduating students who best exemplify AU's diverse strengths.

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Wednesday, May 23
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Through their eyes

Joy Ohagwu

Joy Ohagwu, SIS/MA '11, visited Nigeria to assess youth perspectives on change.

making it work

Amelia Frank-Vitale

A graduate student learns about Central American migrant workers in Mexico.

Who has the power?

Sawyer Blazek

Sawyer Blazek, SIS/MA '11, connected political power and a country's stability in his thesis.

A personal spin

Yelena Osipova

A graduate student focuses her studies on the Armenian Genocide: a topic that hits close to home.