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On Campus ·

AU’s School of Communication Is Exactly Where Student Wants to Be

Lucas Torregrossa, SOC/BA ’25, can't imagine studying anywhere but AU—and credits scholarship support for making it possible.
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On Campus ·

“Because I Care:” Art, Change, and Self-Belief

Jadyn Newman, SOC-SPA/BA ’23, channels her passions for research and storytelling through filmmaking at AU and beyond.
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Erdal Tekin

Government & Politics ·

SPA Names Erdal Tekin Inaugural Fotis Family Distinguished Professor in Health Policy

Family’s Gift Allows Expansion of Research and Engagement
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On Campus ·

Building Community Through Connection

A changemaker since childhood, Lily Larsen, SPA/BA ’23, embraces the power of conversation to bring people together.
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Francesca Gill in front of world flags.

On Campus ·

Pursuing a Path to Public Service

A proud AU Eagle, Francesca Gill, SIS/BA '24 answers the call to a career in government service.
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Announcement ·

A $5 Million Gift to American University Advances Cyber and Economic Security

New Institute Will Partner with Cyber Range Solutions to Produce Research and Create Educational Opportunities
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Research ·

The Elevate Scholarship Initiative Sends Powerful Message “You Belong Where You Are”

A researcher of online radicalization, Meaghan Reilly SIS-SPA/BA ’21; SPA/MS ’24 knows the impact of messaging.
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Government & Politics ·

Faculty Fund Supports 25th Anniversary Peace Summit

The Washington Summit on the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement showcased the impact of SPA's Helfat Faculty Development Fund.
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On Campus ·

Kickstarting Change for a Student and the Planet

College of Arts and Sciences student Hannah VanWagner is eager to harness business solutions for a more sustainable world. Scholarship support accelerates this path.
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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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