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Ishita in front of the McKinley Building

Student Life ·

Scholarship Paves the Way - Ishita's Story

Karin Akerson, CAS/BSG ’96, believed in the transformative power of education. A scholarship named in her memory has done just that for its latest recipient: Ishita Jamar, SOC/BA ’23.
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Ayanna Dawkins, Sumi Lee, and Elisabeth Foster

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SIS Abroad Makes the World a Classroom

SIS Abroad Makes the World a Classroom
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Trevaughn Ellis collecting Samples

Student Life ·

TreVaughn Ellis’s Research Sheds Light on Elusive Arctic Lamprey

Prestigious NOAA Hollings research scholarship brings biology student to Alaska to study Arctic lamprey’s health and habits.
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AU students work on a group project.

Student Life ·

Foundations Summit Centers on Student Thriving

August 2 event explored Eagles' academic, physical, mental, and social health.
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Collin Coil, photo by Patty Housman

Student Life ·

First-Year Advice: How to Make New Friends and Get Involved

Collin Coil ’24 shares his best tips for adjusting and thriving during your first year at AU
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Heather Roselle, photo by Patty Housman

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An Eagle Looks Back, Shares Words of Wisdom for First-Year Students

Heather Roselle ’25 looks back at several busy and fulfilling years and shares her advice for students just starting out at AU
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Final peers team

Student Life ·

Students: Need Help with Classes, Majors, Registration? Meet the CAS Peer Advisors

Advisors can assist with registration, academic policies and procedures, and campus resources
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SIS student Emma Baumgarten and SPA student Alyssa Levin pose with Voters of AU stickers

Student Life ·

SIS Student Empowers Voters Through Student-Run Voters of AU

We sat down with Emma Baumgarten, SIS/BA ’26, to discuss her passion for voting and involvement in AU Votes and Voters of AU.
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SIS professor Angela Pashayan (center) and SIS students Sophie Cazares and Leo Jaques at the University of Nairobi

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Take the Classroom into the Real World with Internships Abroad

SIS professor Angela Pashayan and student Sophie Cazares, SIS/BA ’25, share about their research in Kenya and opportunities available through internships abroad.
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Food Matters team, front to back:  Jessica Yamamoto, Caroline Krekorian, Brooke Wayne, Matthew Bond

Student Life ·

Food Matters: DC Ward 7 Shoppers Spin-to-Win for Better Health

AU’s Department of Health Studies brings nutrition expertise and tips to DC shoppers
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