In Remembrance ·
AU Mourns Passing of Arts Patron Sylvia Greenberg
American University arts patron Sylvia Greenberg, whose generous gifts propelled AU’s arts programs to new levels, has passed away. She was 96 years old.
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Announcement ·
American University Announces 2018 Commencement Speakers
American University will hold to tradition and host its 135th commencement ceremonies on Mother’s Day weekend on campus in Bender Arena with an illustrious assembly of commencement speakers.
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Achievements ·
Educate, Empower, and Elevate: Team Wins AU’s Global Health Competition
Six teams competed in AU’s 2018 Intramural Public Health Case Competition
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Research ·
Health Studies Professor's Research Sheds Light on Link Between Chronic Pain and MSG
Health Studies Assistant Professor Kathleen Holton's research into glutamate, or what most consumers know as MSG, shows a link between the food additive and chronic pain.
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Achievements ·
CAS Student Research Winners Announced
College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students presented their original scholarly and creative works at the 28th annual Robyn Mathias Student Research Conference.
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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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Science ·
Why We Love Physics
How do you define your passion? We asked students in the AU physics program to share how they discovered their passion for exploring the universe and what they hope to do with their degree.
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International ·
AU Students Attend Opera Concert at Russian Embassy
AU students visited the Russian Embassy for a joint concert of the Young Artist programs from the Washington National Opera and the Bolshoi Theatre. The students were invited for an evening of music and dining.
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Research ·
Debt Matters: Women Use Credit to Bridge Income Gaps, While Men Are Less Cautious
When it comes to attitudes about money, gender makes a difference in matters of debt, a new study by Economics Professor Mary Hansen finds.
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Achievements ·
First Generation, Next Generation: Yami Payano Organizes and Connects
The AUSG president is a winner of AU’s inaugural MLK Service Award.
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