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American University Receives Gift of Airlie Center in Warrenton Virginia
Historic “Island of Thought” will continue to serve as platform for academic initiative.
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Alumni ·
AU Alumna Supports Aspiring Filmmakers
Sophia Neel Kountz, SOC/MA '85, established the Neel Foundation Fund in honor of John Douglass to support Film and Media Arts graduate students.
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Achievements ·
Two Environmental Policy Students Awarded William K. Reilly Scholarships
On Thursday, March 31, SPA's Center for Environmental Policy will award first-year graduate students Maggie McCarey and Maria Athayde with the William K. Reilly Scholarship.
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Alumni ·
A Friendship that Inspires Giving Back
Rick Davis, SPA '74, establishes the Nick Charles Scholarship for students pursuing a career in journalism.
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Achievements ·
2016 Celebration of Scholarships Highlights the Impact of Philanthropy
This year’s program featured a three-time alumna donor, a student who made his way to Washington from a tiny island, and an operatic example of philanthropy in action.
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International ·
Student Receives Inaugural Scholarship for International Affairs
Salman Haji is the inaugural recipient of the Charles and Eleanor Iversen Scottish Rite Scholarship for graduate students in the School of International Service (SIS).
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Student Life ·
Students Celebrate the Season by Giving Thanks
To express their gratitude, students write over 160 thank you letters to AU donors at the annual thanksGIVING event.
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Arts ·
AU Museum Receives Gift to Support Washington Art
Alumna and art advocate Carolyn Alper’s gift will establish the Alper Initiative for Washington Art.
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Alumni ·
A Building’s Name and a Family’s Legacy
September 27 marked the official dedication of AU’s new Cassell Hall.
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Business ·
Professor Jeffrey Harris Becomes First Gary D. Cohn Goldman Sachs Chair
New professor Jeffrey Harris brings financial research expertise to Kogod, filling new endowed department chair.
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