Since its founding in 1893, American University has benefited greatly from the devotion, service, intellectual contributions, ethical behavior, and philanthropy of many thousands of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. In a very real sense, they also are "trustees" of the institutions by virtue of their dedication, affection, and generosity that help to ensure that the University will faithfully serve this and future generations. Those of us who have been chosen to serve as fiduciary trustees for a period of time—to safeguard the University's assets and to foster its capacity to serve others—enthusiastically and without reservation accept the following additional responsibilities as evidence of the commitment of each trustee. Read the Trustees' Statement of Commitment.

Recent News

Action on Proposals Related to Socially Responsible Investment

Today, the Board of Trustees directed AU's CFO and Vice President Don Myers to explore and recommend a change and potential membership for a standing university investment advisory committee that would evaluate the role of social responsibility in endowment investment decisions, including holdings tied to companies that produce fossil fuels. The board requested that these recommendations be presented at its Finance and Investment Committee at its next (November 2013) meeting. Read more...

Winter 2013 Board Meeting Summary

The American University Board of Trustees today approved a budget for the next two years that carefully balances the most important needs of its constituents and maintains momentum for the strategic priorities of the institution, even in a challenging economic climate. Read more...

AU Names Cassell Hall

The university announced its newest residence hall will be named in honor of trustee Jack Cassell to recognize a $3 million gift made by Cassell and his family to support the residence hall’s construction and AU's Department of Athletics and Recreation. Read more...