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New Madison Prize Honors Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray
AU's New Madison Prize Honors
Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray
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It’s Cherry Blossoms Time on American University Campus!
Members of the media are invited to view cherry blossoms at American University.
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Arts ·
American University Museum Spring 2019 Shows Open
Exhibits: 21st Century Printmaking; Washington Abstractionist Kenneth Victor Young; Chicano Artist Eduardo Carrillo; Totemic Sculpture from the Pacific Northwest; and MFA Exhibitions.
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Stacey Abrams to Kickoff American University’s Commencement 2019 Ceremonies
The 137th Commencement at AU will graduate more than 2,500 students and welcome thousands of guests to Bender Arena on campus.
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Research ·
Research Finds Black LGB Youth at Greater Risk for Poor Mental Health Outcomes
American University researchers have found that black lesbian, gay and bisexual youth are at greater risk for poor mental health outcomes compared with black heterosexual youth.
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Comedy x Social Change Collaboration Launches "Yes, And… Laughter Lab” to Spark More Comedy That Drives Change
The Center for Media & Social for Impact is partnering with Comedy Central, Define American and Moore+Associates to launch "Yes, And... Laughter Lab."
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School of Public Affairs at AU Jumps in National Ranking in U.S. News & World Report Survey
Four specialties receive first-time recognition; three specialties jump in ranking
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Antiracist Research and Policy Center to Host National Antiracist Bookfest
The National Antiracist Book Festival, the first book festival of its kind organized around authors writing for racial equity and justice, will be hosted by American University’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center on AU's campus on Saturday, April 27.
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AU Researchers Develop Genetic Test to Detect Antimicrobial Resistance
Researchers at American University have developed a new, highly sensitive rapid genetic test that can determine whether bacteria carries a gene that causes resistance to two common antibiotics used to treat strep throat and other respiratory illnesses.
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American University Names Ed Fisher Assistant Vice President of Community and Government Relations
American University is proud to welcome Ed Fisher as assistant vice president of community and government relations.
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