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Aiming for Racial Equity, AU Pushes Toward More Equitable Future
AU is placing an even greater emphasis on work to move towards racial equity with specific actions to address inequities across the university.
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On Campus ·
American University hands out Thanksgiving dinners to students
Here's how AU provided hot meals to about 100 students and staff on Thanksgiving Day.
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On Campus ·
AU Campus Plan: Blueprint for A Decade
AU submitted its 2021 campus plan with the DC Zoning Commission.
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AU Faculty and Staff Double Down to Help Students Succeed Online
Five Students Share Their Experiences After AU Navigates First Online Semester Due to COVID-19
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AU Graduates Return to Bender Arena for Commencement
About 1,450 students returned to campus to walk across the stage at Bender Arena.
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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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Science ·
AU’s Kennedy Political Union Hosts Dr. Anthony Fauci
The Kennedy Political Union (KPU) hosted Dr. Anthony Fauci, the physician, immunologist, and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), who received an honorary doctor of science degree from AU in 2018.
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Government & Politics ·
Beto O'Rourke Talks Politics, Future
The former Congressman and presidential candidate joined the KPU to talk current events and politics.
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On Campus ·
Bringing Campus Back to Life on Earth Day
On Monday, AU kicked off Campus Beautification Day, a university tradition each April around Earth Day.
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Student Life ·
Campus Comes to Life as Students Arrive for Mid-Semester Experience
A familiar scene took place on March 4, as students started moving into residence halls. The Mid-Semester Residential Experience (MSRE) is a chance for students, many of whom had never lived on campus, to experience community in person and safely.
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