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Ishita in front of the McKinley Building

Student Life ·

Scholarship Paves the Way - Ishita's Story

Karin Akerson, CAS/BSG ’96, believed in the transformative power of education. A scholarship named in her memory has done just that for its latest recipient: Ishita Jamar, SOC/BA ’23.
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On Campus ·

American University Faculty Experts On Why Change Can’t Wait

American University faculty are the leading experts in these essential fields of study (and more). AU scholar-teachers are finding solutions to the world’s most pressing issues and shaping the next generation of changemakers.
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Glover Gate POB KSB Quad

Announcement ·

Scholarships Empower Education for Four SOE Students

The Karin A. Akerson Memorial Scholarship Fund creates more affordable education for four future teachers.
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Gary Cohn

Alumni ·

AU Changemakers Honored at the 2022 President’s Circle Celebration

AU Changemakers Honored at the 2022 President’s Circle Celebration
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Gary Cohn with Marc Duber and Sylvia M. Burwell

Announcement ·

AU Changemakers Honored at the 2022 President’s Circle Celebration

American University supporters gathered on November 10 to attend the annual President’s Circle Celebration—in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
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SOC3 Fall 2022 Students

Announcement ·

American University’s School of Communication Launches SOC3

Powered by Gen Z, the SOC Communication Collaborative for Change (SOC3) is a groundbreaking new initiative designed to diversify the communications industry and give AU students true agency experience.
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Erika Pulley-Hayes

In the Community ·

WAMU 88.5: Building a Stronger Community One Story at a Time

WAMU has been connecting Washingtonians with each other and the world for over 60 years through programming and work in the community.
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Professor Heng Xu with a Rubik's Cube

Technology ·

Building Bridges: Redefining Corporate Social Responsibility Through AI

Kogod School of Business professor Heng Xu is redefining corporate social responsibility through her work in artificial intelligence and more.
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The Meltzers

Announcement ·

$10 Million Gift Will Advance Student Thriving and Athletics at American University

The Commitment is Part of a Historic $15 Million Cumulative Gift to Support the Center for Athletic Performance (CAP)
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Kate Pringle and John McCormick

Alumni ·

Supporting Today’s Student Researchers—Tomorrow’s Agents of Change

Katherine Pringle, SPA/BA ’90, and her husband, John McCormick, believe that young people are the lynchpin in addressing the world’s most challenging problems, from climate change to world hunger to income disparity.
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