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Announcing AU’s 2022 Alumni Award Winners

The American University Alumni Board and the Office of Alumni Relations will honor recipients of the 2022 Alumni Awards on Wednesday, May 11.
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AU To Co-Host and Participate in Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In: DC

AU is partnering with seven other DC-area colleges and universities to host the Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In. Featuring more than 30 speakers in 15 different panels, these student-focused events will highlight climate initiatives on each campus.
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New Poll: Women, the Workplace, and Pandemic Politics

New Poll of American Women Reveals the Heavy Toll and Ongoing Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic
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