Achievements ·
Dean Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy Joins Deans for Impact
Dean Cheryl-Holcomb McCoy is chosen as a member of nationwide Deans for Impact group of influential educators.
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Achievements ·
AU Wins Grants for Work to Make Postsecondary Education Accessible to All
American University’s new Center for Postsecondary Readiness and Success received three grants totaling more than $400,000 from Civic Nation, The Kresge Foundation, and Raise DC.
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Science ·
AU Teaches DC High School Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
AU brought students from DC’s Woodson STEM High School to campus, giving them an introduction to product development, innovation, and customer discovery.
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Education ·
Closing the College Opportunity Gap
A new center at American University aims for all U.S. students to get on the path to postsecondary success.
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Alumni ·
AU Alumna Named Interim School Chancellor
AU alumna Amanda Alexander (PhD, education) has been named interim school chancellor for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS).
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Education ·
From Theory to Practice
EPL students present findings from their Summer 2018 field projects with DC-based organizations.
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Research ·
AU Announces New Tenure-Line Faculty Hires
Introducing teachers and researchers to the AU community.
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On Campus ·
American University Announces Spring 2017 Commencement Speakers
Ceremonies will take place in American University’s Bender Arena and feature an impressive roster of commencement speakers.
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Education ·
State of the Student
Jason Snyder and the Reshaping of AU’s Education Policy and Leadership Program
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Achievements ·
Service with Compassion: Two AU Students Named Truman Scholars
Lexi Ivers and Shyheim Snead will get scholarship money for graduate education.
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