As an institution, AU is committed to advancing social justice and civic responsibility, and we’re at the front lines of that effort. At the Center for Community Engagement and Service – or CCES – we lead the AU community into the world to serve. From projects around DC to trips abroad, we stand with a university dedicated to improving lives in our global community.

For the 10th year in a row, American University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for excellence in service and commitment to social justice.

Click on the links below to learn more about our programs.

Nomination are now open for the 2020 MLK Visionary Award. To nominate an outstanding member of American University's alumni group, please complete the nomination application by Monday, November 25th.