In the Community ·
Carrying the Torch: Awards Gala Celebrates Change Agents and the Legacy of Frederick Douglass
AU’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center co-hosts event with Douglass descendants.
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Research ·
Study Finds Correlation Between Eviction Rates and High Number of STIs in the U.S.
A study published by American University and Yale University outlines a correlation researchers found between America’s eviction crisis and the high rate of sexually transmitted infections.
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Announcement ·
AU Sine Institute of Policy and Politics Announces Inaugural Class of Fellows
Experts in politics, business, and the arts will address complex policy challenges, engage with American University students and faculty.
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Research ·
Unraveling The Genetic Causes of Skin Cancer
New research from American University reveals the interplay between a key gene and receptor in the progression of squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of cancer in the U.S.
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On Campus ·
American University Offers Furloughed Federal Workers a Day of Free Classes
On January 8, SPA hosted Classes Without Quizzes — a free all-day event on AU's campus that featured 15 workshops and training sessions.
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Announcement ·
Nation’s Top Public Affairs Schools Announce Diversity Alliance
A collective of six schools of public affairs, led by AU's SPA, announced the launch of the new Public Affairs Diversity Alliance.
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Announcement ·
Daniel J. Myers Named American University Provost
American University President Sylvia M. Burwell announced today the selection of Daniel J. Myers as provost and chief academic officer effective January 15, 2019.
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New Degree at American U. Aims to Prepare Next Generation of Foreign Policy Experts
New Degree at American U. Aims to Prepare Next Generation of Foreign Policy Experts
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Announcement ·
She Votes. She Leads.
New poll from American U. reveals what mattered to women in the 2018 midterm elections.
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American University Names Helene D. Gayle as Fall 2018 Commencement Speaker
Helene D. Gayle, M.D., president and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, will give the keynote speech and receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree.
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