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Young Americans Cite Respect, Dignity, Tolerance as Core Values, New Poll Reveals

A new poll by the Sine Institute for Policy & Politics at American University offers insights into the future of American democracy, public policy, and political discourse.
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Airlie includes a working farm, hotel, events space, and conference center.

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New Plan to Grow Airlie Is Built on Property’s History of Changemaking

As AU enters its sixth year of stewardship, university leaders have outlined an 18-month vision for Airlie, which lays the foundation for growth and sustainability into the future.
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Vincent E. Slatt, Emma Busch, Prof. Salvador Vidal-Ortiz, Leti Gomez and Anne McDonough in front of the DC History Center.

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“Link” to the Past: Materials Bring to Light Pioneering Latina/o Lesbian and Gay Organization

Collection of materials on ENLACE, former advocacy group in Washington, D.C., are available to researchers, students and general public
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SOC3 Fall 2022 Students

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American University’s School of Communication Launches SOC3

Powered by Gen Z, the SOC Communication Collaborative for Change (SOC3) is a groundbreaking new initiative designed to diversify the communications industry and give AU students true agency experience
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SIS Welcomes 11 New Full-Time Faculty Members

11 new full-time faculty members joined SIS for the 2022-2023 school year.
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American University Launches Center for Environment, Community, and Equity

There is a new center on American University’s campus ready to take action towards a more just and sustainable world.
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SOC3 Fall 2022 Students

Announcement ·

American University’s School of Communication Launches SOC3

Powered by Gen Z, the SOC Communication Collaborative for Change (SOC3) is a groundbreaking new initiative designed to diversify the communications industry and give AU students true agency experience.
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Marabar at the National Geographic Society.

On Campus ·

Moving Mountains: More than 225 Tons of Boulders Find Home at AU

The boulders comprise sculptor Elyn Zimmerman’s Marabar, an art installation which has stood at the National Geographic Society downtown since 1984.
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The Seafood Globalization Lab at American University

The Seafood Globalization Lab at American University
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ROTC students hold the American flag during a Veterans Day ceremony at American University.

On Campus ·

A Circle of Support: AU Veterans Strengthen Campus Community

More than 350 AU students use VA benefits as veterans, active-duty service members, or are dependents or spouses of service members.
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