Research ·
Study Shows Links Between Youth Emotional Distress and Stigma Around Sexual Orientation
LGBTQ youth report negative feelings in connection with the daily stresses they experience because of their identity.
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Announcement ·
Political Scientist Horace Bartilow Joins SIS in Fall 2021
Professor Horace Bartilow aims to make academic contributions that broaden the perspective of international relations study beyond its traditional Western focus.
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Technology ·
Book Review - The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power
Book review of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power.
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Achievements ·
AU Welcomes its Second Cohort of District Scholars
The prestigious award covers tuition and room and board for high-achieving students who demonstrate significant financial need.
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On Campus ·
On the Quad: Higher Ed Institutions Urge Climate Target
On the Quad will be a monthly feature for This Week at AU collecting news and notes from around campus.
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Alumni ·
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.
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International ·
Global Herd Immunity Remains Out of Reach Because of Inequitable Vaccine Distribution
The high costs of the world's colossally unequal COVID-19 immunization rates.
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Communications ·
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Professor Bill Gentile Releases Memoir
New book explores family, self, love, and loss against a backdrop of adversity and warfare in Central America.
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Government & Politics ·
First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) Studies the Impact of First Ladies Over Time
National initiative, convened by SPA, studies the impact of first ladies over time.
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Announcement ·
American University Inaugurates First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE)
AU SPA announces the launch of the nation’s first association dedicated to the study of the evolving roles and history of America’s First Ladies.
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