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Gary Wright standing in front of the American University gate on campus.

Announcement ·

An AU Legacy of Leadership, Dedication, and Profound Serendipity

Gary Wright has long been dedicated to student thriving. With nearly 30 years of career service at AU, multiple funds for student support, and now—the largest scholarship bequest to date—Wright champions the dreams of generations of Eagles.
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Announcement ·

American University’s Kogod School of Business, School of Public Affairs Appoint Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability

The dual appointment between American’s Kogod School of Business and School of Public Affairs marks the first joint endowed chair in the university’s history.
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Nulsen Endowed Professor of Practice announcement

Announcement ·

New Kogod School of Business Endowed Professorship Makes University History

The newly named Nulsen Endowed Professor of Practice is the first endowed professorship for a term faculty member in American University’s history.
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A box of grocery items with text "Faculty & Staff Gifts to the Market 1:1 Match to the Market."

On Campus ·

Finish Line Initiative Matches Faculty and Staff Gifts to the Market

A transformative match challenge is currently doubling all faculty and staff gifts to AU’s student food pantry—a vital campus lifeline for student nutrition and services.
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A box of grocery items with text "Faculty & Staff Gifts to the Market 1:1 Match to the Market."

Announcement ·

Finish Line Initiative Matches Faculty and Staff Gifts to the Market

A transformative match challenge is currently doubling all faculty and staff gifts to AU’s student food pantry—a vital campus lifeline for student nutrition and services.
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The Eagle statue on campus, framed by magnolia blossoms.

Alumni ·

Heydt Scholarship Fund Honors a Commitment to Education

An estate bequest from John Heydt, CAS/BA ’75, and his mother, Florence Heydt, is among the largest scholarship gifts in AU’s history.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

Announcement ·

AU Welcomes Inaugural Honored Benefactors

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

Announcement ·

AU Unveils Honored Benefactors Wall

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

Announcement ·

AU Welcomes Inaugural Honored Benefactors

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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Wendy Rieger during her college years

Communications ·

New Scholarship Honors Local News Legend and Alumna Wendy Rieger

The scholarship aims to empower the next generation of aspiring journalists at SOC.
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