Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Midnights Era set. Photo credit: Paolo Villanueva

Social Sciences ·

Swiftonomics Comes to AU: Taylor Swift Econ Class Debuts in Fall

One-credit class designed by students will analyze the economic impact created by Taylor Swift and Eras Tour
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To the Point logo and Ozempic injection pens

Science ·

To the Point: What Do We Really Know About Ozempic and Wegovy?

Department of Health Studies’ Dara Ford answers our question of the week
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A seismograph records an earthquake

Environment ·

Professor MacAvoy on the Science of Earthquakes

After earthquake rattles New Jersey, Professor of Environmental Science Stephen MacAvoy answers our questions about recent earthquakes across the globe
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Technician with blue gloves handles mushroom with tweezers

On Campus ·

Psychedelic Drugs Symposium Bridges Science, Policy, and Law

Symposium brings together leading thinkers across disciplines to explore how science must inform policies and laws surrounding psychedelic drugs
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Marie B Gauthiez drawing

Arts ·

Studio Art MFAs Present Thesis Exhibition “SURFACE TENSION”

Opening at the American University Museum April 6
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Solar eclipse

On Campus ·

Get Ready! AU Great American Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Viewing party on quad on April 8 celebrates an out-of-this-world event
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Shai Waisman

Alumni ·

View from the Board: CAS Board of Advisors Member Shai Waisman ’93 Shares Life Lessons

President of Kroll Inc. looks back at friendships, mentors, and experiences at American University that shaped him into the person he is today
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In the Community ·

Honoring Those Who Came before Us

Female faculty members from each of AU’s schools and colleges talk the women who have helped them along the way
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Nana Boakye Yiadom and the first cohort of students at Stand Together Ghana

Education ·

AU Econ PhD Student Creates Foundation to Support Ghanaian Students

Nana Boakye Yiadom fulfilling his dream to help students in Ghana stay in school and succeed against great odds
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Kermit Moyer

In Remembrance ·

In Memoriam: Former Professor Kermit Moyer 1943-2024

Author, former professor, department chair, and director of AU’s MFA Creative Writing Program
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