In Remembrance ·
Honoring Emeritus Professor Charles R. Larson
Scholar of African and African American literature passed away on May 22
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Alumni ·
Neuroscience Research Offers Key to Addressing Critical Cognitive Disorders
For decades, scientists have worked to develop treatments for drug addiction, obesity and dementia. Now, highly original research by American University Distinguished Professor Terry Davidson suggests a transformative approach to these problems.
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Announcement ·
Sara Clarke Kaplan Is New Executive Director of Antiracist Research and Policy Center
Sara Clarke Kaplan is the new executive director of American University’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center. Prof. Kaplan will join AU on Aug. 1.
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Announcement ·
AU Museum Reopens with Limited Hours, Timed and Ticketed Entry
Patrons and university community members can now experience three shows on display, as the museum welcomes visitors back and reopens June 1.
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In the Community ·
AU Mentoring Partnership Prepares DC Students for Biotech Careers
AU STEM students Mentor DC High School Students at McKinley Technical High School
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Alumni ·
Forward-Looking Gift Helps Create Space for Global Solutions
In October 2020, during a pandemic, on time, and under budget, AU’s new Hall of Science opened its doors, providing our faculty and staff with innovative spaces to support their groundbreaking work.
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Announcement ·
Center for Israel Studies Receives Two Major Matching-Challenge Gifts
Meltzer and Trone families donate to $10 million fundraising initiative for Center for Israel Studies
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Environment ·
Visually Striking Glass Wall Brings Beauty Inside Newly Leed-gold Certified Hall Of Science
The three-story, 125,000-foot structure’s most prominent feature proved to be its designers and builders’ greatest engineering challenge.
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Achievements ·
Three Questions with Health Studies Award Winners
Students share perspectives on their scholarly endeavors and what comes next
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Achievements ·
Writing at the Intersection of Race and Disability
MFA creative writing grad Alexus Blanding will speak at commencement
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