Helping Students Carry the Hidden Costs of Law School
Law students face many small but essential expenses during their education, including travel for career-expanding opportunities. WCL alumnus Chris White created a fund to help more WCL students access these types of experiences. Full Story
Alumni ·
Three Undergraduate Students Win Black Alumni Alliance Book Awards
Meet the recipients of the scholarships and learn how this and other alumni-funded awards help to promote a diverse and inclusive environment. Full Story
Alumni ·
Lectureship Advances Civility in Public Discourse
Pamela Deese, SPA/BS ’80, WCL/JD ’83—a member of the American University Board of Trustees, adjunct WCL faculty member, and AU parent—has deep and continuing connections to the university. Full Story
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Paying Forward: Leadership And Shared Opportunity At WCL
When applying to law school, Jacqueline Jackson, WCL/JD ’74, looked for a small university located in her hometown of Washington, DC. She found it at American University’s Washington College of Law, where she received a full scholarship. Full Story
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Student Breaks New Ground for Her Immigrant Family
Kogod School of Business student Tsedal Teshome is a trailblazer, the first in her Ethiopian family to earn a degree. She knows firsthand the weight of that journey—and what a dramatic difference a scholarship can make. Full Story
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Alumna Changemaker Reflects on Family, Community, NHL Championship
Penny Vinik, SIS/BA ’84, grew up with a strong sense of the importance of community. Full Story
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The Durable Impact of Scholarships
AU’s Charles Kligman Central High School Alumni Endowed Scholarship's cascading effect allowed Nicholas O’Connor to continue studying full time toward two bachelor’s degrees, accept an internship, and put him on a career path. Full Story
Announcement ·
AU’s Center for Israel Studies Receives $1.5 Million Gift
American University’s Center for Israel Studies (CIS) has received a gift of $1.5 million from Helen and Daniel Sonenshine to endow a permanent faculty position devoted to Israel and Jewish Studies. Full Story
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AU Women in Tech: At the Front Line of Cybersecurity
In a knowledge-driven world, cutting-edge research distinguishes universities. At AU, a high-profile cadre of women scholars is kicking those goals up a notch with groundbreaking research linked to one of the world’s most urgent challenges: cybersecurity. Full Story
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SOC Alumnus and Journalist Derek McGinty Creates Journalism Endowment Fund for Students of Color
SOC Alumnus reflects on his professional journey and the value of passing on knowledge. Full Story