You are here: American University Community Relations Community Relations News

JR Denson. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Salsa Dancing Specialist

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: JR Denson, CAS/MS ’16, alcohol and other drugs prevention specialist in the Center for Well-Being.
Full Story

students gather on the AU quad during springtime

On Campus ·

AU Partners with Hillel International to Address Hate, Build Resilience

The university joins more than 50 institutions nationwide that have participated in the Campus Climate Initiative
Full Story

diverse group of people smiling

On Campus ·

Coming to an Understanding

A new program at the Kay Spiritual Life Center helps Eagles learn about and celebrate different religious identities
Full Story

Donna Femenella. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Smarts and Crafts

AU boasts more than 3,000 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: Donna Femenella, SIS/BA ’01, course reserves manager for Bender Library.
Full Story

AU broke ground on the Meltzer Center on March 1. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

AU Breaks Ground on Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance

The state-of-the-art building—part of a historic $109 million investment in student thriving—will boast key sustainable features that align with AU’s mission
Full Story

Energy and water use on campus during winter 2023-24 closure

Environment ·

Winter Energy Curtailment Efforts Result in Significant Energy and Water Cost Savings

The measurements all have been collected and analyzed and the findings make apparent that American University’s annual Winter Energy Curtailment efforts were again an overwhelming success.
Full Story

people of different races raising their hands

On Campus ·

PERIL Helps AU Community Confront Hate

Workshops and updates to AUx2 are part of AU’s campuswide efforts to empower all community members to build resilience and foster understanding
Full Story

From left: former Maryland governor Larry Hogan; Utah governor Spencer Cox; Colorado governor Jared Polis. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Can Americans Learn to “Disagree Better”?

In his first campus seminar, 2024 Sine fellow Larry Hogan, the former Republican governor of Maryland, discussed political polarization with Utah Republican governor Spencer Cox and Colorado Democratic governor Jared Polis.
Full Story

From left: SOC3 faculty advisor Pallavi Damani Kumar and Stephanie Hsu. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do

Actress Stephanie Hsu headlined AU’s first Spirit of Change Week—a new tradition that brings together changemakers on campus.
Full Story

Student actors practice fight choreography

Arts ·

Student Actors Raise Their Swords

Actors in Shakespeare adaptation learn sword fighting from Robb Hunter
Full Story