Breaking Bread, Building Bridges
AU’s first Unity Meal convened 300 community members for fellowship and reflection.
Read MoreIn a time of unprecedented challenges, the American University community steps up to take on issues and make an impact. At AU, we learn, research, and work to spark positive change in our neighborhood and world.
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Jonathan R. Alger, AU’s 16th president, arrived on campus this summer. President Alger, who comes to AU from James Madison University where he served as president for 12 years, is an experienced and visionary higher education leader. The AU community is excited to welcome him as we begin the next chapter of AU’s remarkable history.
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Forge your path at AU from more than 200 immersive opportunities to conduct research, study abroad, intern, serve in leadership roles, and help make a tangible impact on AU, DC, and world communities.
Within six months of graduation, 91 percent of AU bachelor's degree graduates are working, in grad school, or both—and AU's 2023 undergraduate class reported an average salary of $65,909.
AU’s 90-acre campus in Washington, DC, is an accredited arboretum and a bustling community for inquiry, discovery, service, and fun. We’d love to see you on campus—register today for a tour of AU.
AU’s first Unity Meal convened 300 community members for fellowship and reflection.
Read MoreAirlie Berkshire Farm’s three hardworking agriculturists care for the animals and tend to the crops that feed the campus community.
Read MoreThe university community made important strides in the 2025 US News and World Report list of the best colleges, out today.
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