President's Reports and Announcements
Summer 2023
- June 6, 2023
- Peter Starr, Provost
- June 5, 2023
- Staff Appreciation Week
Spring 2023
- May 22, 2023
- Announcing New Leaders to Support Student Thriving
- April 26, 2023
- Finishing Spring Strong and a Summer Thank You
- April 17, 2023
- Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies
- April 7, 2023
- Investing in Student Thriving
- April 4, 2023
- VP of Inclusive Excellence
- March 27, 2023
- Barry Goldberg Community Message
- March 22, 2023
- Elevate Scholarship Initiative
- February 23, 2023
- Changemakers: Year 4 Strategic Plan
- February 10, 2023
- Crafting the Next Chapter for Campus Life, Undergraduate Enrollment, and Inclusive Excellence
- January 27, 2023
- Supporting Our Community in the Wake of Tyre Nichols’ Murder
- January 26, 2023
- Launch of Nomination Process—2023 University Awards for Faculty, Staff, and Students
- January 25, 2023
- Continuing Our Work to Address Antisemitism
- January 17, 2023
- First Day of Classes
- January 5, 2023
- Dr. Fanta Aw
Fall 2022
- December 16, 2022
- You've Got This
- November 14, 2022
- University of Virginia Tragedy
- November 9, 2022
- Announcing Community-Wide Engagement on Sexual Harassment and Violence
- September 26, 2022
- Antisemitic Symbol Found in Anderson Hall
- September 16, 2022
- Investing in Our People and Implementing Ratified Contracts
- August 29, 2022
- The Beginning of the Academic Year and a Focus on Mission
Summer 2022
- August 26, 2022
- Tentative Agreement on Staff and Adjunct Faculty Contracts
- August 25, 2022
- Welcome Week and Update on the Strike
- August 21, 2022
- Our Commitment to Our People
- July 26, 2022
- A Historic Gift for AU Student Thriving and Athletic Performance
- June 16, 2022
- FY23 Compensation Increases
Spring 2022
- May 12, 2022
- Celebrating Our Changemakers
- April 26, 2022
- Rejecting Antisemitism and Promoting Dialogue
- April 22, 2022
- The Final Stretch of a Momentous Semester
- March 15, 2022
- Updating Our COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols
- March 8, 2022
- Supporting Ukraine and Pursuing Peace
- March 3, 2022
- Changemakers Year 3: Momentum, Milestones, and Forging Ahead
- January 28, 2022
- 1/28 COVID-19 Update: Feeling Momentum as We Return to In-Person Learning
- January 20, 2022
- Launch of Nomination Process—2022 University Awards for Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni
- January 10, 2022
- 1/10 COVID-19 Update: Reporting on Our January Progress
2021 and previous
- December 29, 2021
- 12/29 COVID-19 Update: Important Health and Safety Changes for January 2022
- December 15, 2021
- COVID-19 Boosters Required for Spring 2022
- December 8, 2021
- Planning for Our In-Person Spring Semester
- December 2, 2021
- Thanking Our Staff and Faculty with Additional Time Off
- October 26, 2021
- Fall 2021 Mid-Semester Update
- September 29, 2021
- AU Advances Sustainability Leadership with $15 Million NSF Grant to Study Wasted Food
- September 28, 2021
- Leadership and Operational Announcements to Advance Our Strategy and Support Our Community
- September 21, 2021
- Update on Antisemitism and Graffiti
- September 7, 2021
- 9/7 COVID-19 Update: Our Community of Care
- August 30, 2021
- 8/30 COVID-19 Update: Off and Running
- August 16, 2021
- 8/16 COVID-19 Update: The First of Many “Welcome Backs!”
- August 10, 2021
- Supporting Our Community for Fall Move-In
- August 6, 2021
- 8/6 COVID-19 Update: Important New Health and Safety Protocols for the Fall Semester
- August 2, 2021
- Appointment of CFO, Vice President, and Treasurer
- June 18, 2021
- Commemorating Juneteenth
- June 2, 2021
- Announcing a $5M Gift to Support Groundbreaking AU Scientific Faculty Research
- May 24, 2021
- 5/24 COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Requirements for Faculty and Staff
- May 18, 2021
- Thanking Our Teams
- April 26, 2021
- 4/26 COVID-19 Update: Planning the Future of Our Workforce
- April 20, 2021
- 4/20 Reflecting on Today’s Verdict and the Path Forward
- April 14, 2021
- 4/14 COVID-19 Updates: Vaccination Requirements for Fall 2021
- April 14, 2021
- 4/14 COVID-19 Update: In-Person Commencement Experience
- March 22, 2021
- 3/22 COVID-19 Update: Listening
- March 8, 2021
- 3/8 COVID-19 Update: Halfway Through A Busy Semester
- February 22, 2021
- 2/22 COVID-19 Update: Important Updates on AU’s Budget and Fall 2021 Planning
- February 10, 2021
- Moving Forward Through Our Strategy and Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
- February 1, 2021
- 2/1 COVID-19 Update: A Short, but Important Note About Moving Forward
- January 25, 2021
- 1/25 COVID-19 Update: A Commitment to Community
- January 21, 2021
- Memo: Doug Kudravetz, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer
- January 14, 2021
- 1/14 COVID-19 Update: COVID-19 Health and Safety Procedures for the Spring Semester
- January 11, 2021
- 1/11 COVID-19 Update: New Beginnings, Ongoing Challenges
- December 21, 2020
- 12/21 COVID-19 Update: Moving Forward with Hope for 2021
- December 14, 2020
- 12/14 COVID-19 Update: A Celebration of You (and AU)
- December 2, 2020
- 12/2: Celebrating Gifts to Enhance the AU Student Experience
- November 23, 2020
- 11/23 Update: Thankful
- November 16, 2020
- 11/16 COVID-19 Update: The Strength of the AU Community
- November 2, 2020
- 11/2 COVID-19 Update: Election Day
- October 26, 2020
- 10/26 COVID-19 Update: Moving AU Forward for Spring 2021
- October 12, 2020
- 10/12 COVID-19 Update: Halfway Through Fall, Looking Forward to Spring
- October 5, 2020
- Promoting Democracy this Election Day
- September 28, 2020
- 9/28 COVID-19 Update: An Enduring Strategy for Uncertain Times
- September 21, 2020
- 9/21 COVID-19 Update: Living Our Values Through Our Next Financial Actions
- September 14, 2020
- 9/14 COVID-19 Update: AU in Action
- September 8, 2020
- 9/8 COVID-19 Update: Honoring the Work of AU Eagles
- August 31, 2020
- 8/31 COVID-19 Update: We Now Return to our Regularly Scheduled Updates
- August 24, 2020
- Welcome Back Eagles, Near and Far
- August 17, 2020
- 8/17 COVID-19 Update: Fall Health and Safety Measures and Action Required for All Community Members
- July 30, 2020
- 7/30 COVID-19 Update: Adapting the AU Forward Fall Plan
- July 7, 2020
- Working for Racial Equity at American University
- July 2, 2020
- Announcing the New Office of Equity and Title IX
- June 19, 2020
- 6/19 COVID-19 Update: Addressing Our Financial Future as We Move AU Forward
- June 16, 2020
- 6/16 COVID-19 Update: AU Forward: The Plan for Fall 2020
- May 31, 2020
- A Message on Racism and the Pain in Our Communities
- May 26, 2020
- 5/26 COVID-19 Update: Working Towards Fall 2020 and the Challenges Still to Come
- May 18, 2020
- Memo: Office of the Provost Transition
- May 11, 2020
- 5/11 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community
- May 4, 2020
- 5/4 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community
- April 27, 2020
- 4/27 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community
- April 20, 2020
- 4/20 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community
- April 17, 2020
- 4/17 COVID-19 Update: Financial Impacts and Planning for the Future
- April 13, 2020
- 4/13 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community
- April 6, 2020
- 4/6 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community
- April 3, 2020
- Memo: Summer Classes and Providing Support and Opportunities for Our Students
- March 30, 2020
- 3/30 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community
- March 30, 2020
- Memo: Sharing News on AU Spring Commencement
- March 23, 2020
- 3/23 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community
- March 16, 2020
- 3/16 COVID-19 Update: Our Weekly Message to the AU Community
- March 12, 2020
- 3/12 COVID-19 Update: Important Changes for our Community
- March 10, 2020
- COVID-19 Update: AU to conduct all classes online following extended spring break
- February 19, 2020
- Memo: Addressing Racist Language in Our Community
- February 6, 2020
- Memo: Appointment of Vice Provost and Chief Online Officer
- January 29, 2020
- Memo: Appointment of University Vice President and Chief Information Officer
- January 28, 2020
- Letter: I'm Grateful for Dishwashers
- January 24, 2020
- Memo: Launch of Nomination Process—2020 University Awards for Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni
- December 6, 2019
- Letter: Even Presidents Take a Class Once in a While
- November 21, 2019
- Memo: Happy Thanksgiving - Early Dismissal on Wednesday, November 27
- November 1, 2019
- Memo: Trustees Join Together to Support East Campus
- October 21, 2019
- Letter: Yes, I Teared Up
- September 17, 2019
- Memo: AU Receives $3 Million Gift to Launch New Era in Athletics
- September 9, 2019
- Letter: Welcome to AU–new and returning Eagles!
- September 4, 2019
- Memo: Alumni Board Seeks New Members
- August 30, 2019
- Memo: Dave Swartz
- August 7, 2019
- Memo: This Past Weekend's Tragic Events
- July 12, 2019
- Letter: Commencements, Congratulations, and Cupcakes
- July 11, 2019
- Memo: Our Performance Management Goals
- June 18, 2019
- Memo: The Sine Institute of Policy and Politics Executive Director
- June 13, 2019
- Memo: Appointment of University Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
- June 12, 2019
- Memo: July 5
- May 9, 2019
- Letter: Thank You, Class of 2019
- April 10, 2019
- Letter: A Note to Our Community
- March 28, 2019
- Letter: Spring Has Sprung at AU
- March 28, 2019
- Memo: Nominations for 2019 Alumni Awards
- March 7, 2019
- Memo: David Taylor & Meg Clemmer
- March 4, 2019
- Memo: Dr. Terry Flannery
- February 13, 2019
- Letter: Building An Inclusive Community: One Year Update
- January 24, 2019
- Memo: Launch of Nomination Process - 2019 University Awards for Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni
- January 18, 2019
- Letter: A Snowy Start to 2019
- January 18, 2019
- Memo: Organizational Shift to Support Strategic Plan Implementation
- December 17, 2018
- Memo: Appointment of University Provost
- December 7, 2018
- Letter: Wrapping Up the Semester
- October 28, 2018
- Memo: Response to Pittsburgh Shootings
- October 23, 2018
- Letter: Energized After All-American Weekend
- September 6, 2018
- Memo: AU Receives $5M Gift to Advance the Hall of Science
- September 4, 2018
- Letter: Back to School
- July 20, 2018
- Memo: A Note of Appreciation and Support
- June 28, 2018
- Letter: Summer Days at AU
- May 25, 2018
- Memo: Appointment of Interim Provost and Acting Dean of Academic Affairs
- May 10, 2018
- Letter: Reflecting on Our First Year Together
- April 27, 2018
- Memo: Status of Hate Crime Investigation
- April 23, 2018
- Memo: Provost Search
- March 20, 2018
- Letter: Springing Forward!
- March 19, 2018
- Memo: Leadership on the Plan for Inclusive Excellence
- March 2, 2018
- Memo: Scott A. Bass, Provost
- February 14, 2018
- Memo: Appointment of Traevena Byrd as General Counsel
- February 6, 2018
- Memo: Strategic Planning Process and Our Plan for Inclusive Excellence
- January 31, 2018
- Memo: Launch of Nomination Process - 2018 University Awards for Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni
- January 30, 2018
- Video: Our Plan for Inclusive Excellence
- January 26, 2018
- Letter: Happy 2018! Welcome Back to Campus
- January 23, 2018
- Statement: President Burwell on Anti-Immigrant Rights Flyers Found on Campus
- December 15, 2017
- Video: 2017 Holiday Video
- December 8, 2017
- Letter: Checking in Before the Holidays
- October 30, 2017
- Memo: Appointment of Chief of Staff and Counselor to the President
- October, 26, 2017
- Letter: Hope you enjoyed your fall break
- September 27, 2017
- Memo: Standing Together Against Hate
- September 5, 2017
- Memo: Update on Resources and Support for AU's Undocumented Students
- August 31, 2017
- Memo: Appointment of Fanta Aw as Vice President of Campus Life
- August 25, 2017
- Letter: Dear AU Community, Welcome back to campus!
- August 18, 2017
- Video: Fall 2017 Welcome
- August 13, 2017
- Statement: The tragic and violent events in Charlottesville
- July 17, 2017
- Memo: Progress on Diversity and Inclusion
- June 23, 2017
- Memo: New Diversity and Inclusion Website
- June 1, 2017
- Memo: Message from the President
- May 31, 2017
- Memo: Retirement of Mary Kennard, Vice President and General Counsel
- May 22, 2017
- Memo: Effect of a Recent Local Tragedy
- May 1, 2017
- Memo: Racial Incident
- March 8, 2017
- Memo: Interim Vice President of Campus Life
- February 15, 2017
- Memo: Strategic Plan Goals for Years 9 and 10
- February 10, 2017
- Memo: Resources and Support for AU's Undocumented Students
- January 31, 2017
- Memo: Continued Support for AU's International Community
- January 25, 2017
- Memo: Launch of 2017 University Awards Nomination Process
- January 17, 2017
- Memo: Transition: Retirement of Gail Short Hanson, Vice President of Campus Life
- December 14, 2016
- Memo: Support for Undocumented Students
- December 13, 2016
- Video: Holiday Greeting
- December 13, 2016
- Memo: End of Semester Update
- November 11, 2016
- Memo: Setting the Standard for Discourse and Understanding
- October 13, 2016
- Memo: Call for Objectives, Final Two Years of AU's Strategic Plan
- October 13, 2016
- Report: Strategic Plan Objectives: Fall 2016*
- September 19, 2016
- Memo: Recent Events and Climate of Inclusion
- September 14, 2016
- Memo: Gift of Airlie Center in Warrenton, VA
- August 31, 2016
- Memo: President's Council on Diversity and Inclusion
- August 24, 2016
- Memo: Welcome Video: 14 Tips for First-Years
- July 19, 2016
- Memo: Mid-Summer Update
- May 5, 2016
- Memo: Tuition Scholarships for Contract Partners
- April 22, 2016
- Memo: Community Response to Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and Next Steps
- March 28, 2016
- Memo: 2016 Transition
- February 29, 2016
- Memo: Immediate Actions to Build a More Diverse and Inclusive University
- February 19, 2016
- Memo: Launch of Nomination Process -- 2016 University Award
- December 11, 2015
- Memo: Update on Building a More Inclusive American University
- December 10, 2015
- Video: Holiday Greeting
- October 21, 2015
- Memo: Memorial Service for Former Provost Milton Greenberg
- September 21, 2015
- Memo: Pope Francis's Visit to Washington, D.C.
- September 15, 2015
- Memo: Fall Semester Update
- September 10, 2015
- Memo: Former Provost Milton Greenberg
- August 24, 2015
- Memo: Welcome Message for New Students
- August 17, 2015
- Memo: School of Public Affairs professor Julian Bond
- August 6, 2015
- Memo: Courtney Surls Named VP, Development and Alumni Relations
- July 22, 2015
- Memo: Appointment of David Swartz as Vice President
- May 28, 2015
- Memo: Development and Alumni Relations Transition
- April 9, 2015
- Memo: Spring Semester Update
- March 31, 2015
- Memo: Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations Search
- February 19, 2015
- Memo: Final Review of Strategic Plan Objectives, Years 7 and 8
- January 26, 2015
- Memo: Launch of Nomination Process -- 2015 University Awards
- January 23, 2015
- Memo: VP of Development and Alumni Relations Tom Minar
- December 12, 2014
- Video: 2014 Holiday Card
- December 12, 2014
- Memo: Campus Climate
- December 2, 2014
- Memo: National and Campus Issues That Merit Attention
- October 29, 2014
- Memo: Changes to AU Commencement
- October 21, 2014
- Memo: Strategic Plan-Past Progress & Call for Objectives
- October 21, 2014
- Report: Strategic Plan Objectives: Fall 2014*
- September 25, 2014
- Memo: Fall Semester Update
- July 24, 2014
- Memo: Mid-Summer Campus Update
- July 1, 2014
- Video: President's 2014 Video Messages
- May 2, 2014
- Memo: End of Semester Update
- April 21, 2014
- Memo: Student Conduct
- April 21, 2014
- Memo: New Requirement for University Licensees Producing Licensed Apparel
- February 5, 2014
- Memo: Spring Semester Update
- January 30, 2014
- Memo: Launch of Nomination Process -- 2014 University Awards
- January 13, 2014
- Memo: Tribute and Memorial Service for Don Myers
- January 13, 2014
- Memo: Doug Kudravetz, Interim CFO, Vice President and Treasurer
- December 26, 2013
- Statement: ASA Resolution to Boycott Israeli Academic Institutions
- November 8, 2013
- Memo: Public Comment Period on AU Middle States Accreditation
- August 9, 2013
- Memo: Tobacco- and Smoke-Free Policy Announcement
- November 5, 2012
- Memo: AU to Go Smoke- and Tobacco-Free
- September 21, 2012
- Report: Strategic Plan Progress Report, Years 3 & 4*
- March 21, 2012
- Memo: Campus Plan Approval by D.C. Zoning Commission
- March 5, 2012
- Memo: Project Team: Social Responsibility
- January 17, 2012
- Memo: Social Responsibility Principles for AU Business Partners
- January 12, 2012
- Memo: Transition in Relationship with AUN
- September 27, 2011
- Report: Strategic Plan Progress Report, Years 1 & 2*
- March 21, 2011
- Memo: AU's Facilities Future-The 2011 Campus Plan
- September 27, 2010
- Report: Strategic Plan Progress Report*
- February 16, 2010
- Memo: Affirmative Action Program Statement Policy
- November 20, 2009
- Report: Strategic Plan Progress Report*
- June 10, 2009
- Testimony: Army Corps Project
- November 21, 2008
- Report: Strategic Plan: Leadership for a Changing World
- June 13, 2008
- Memo: Army Corps Summer Update
- April 17, 2008
- Memo: Adoption of the Presidents Climate Commitment
- February 28, 2008
- Memo: Update on Army Corps Activity
- January 23, 2008
- Memo: Army Corps Update and Resumption of Work
- September 28, 2007
- Statement: Regarding Shuttle Operators Union
- September 27, 2007
- Memo: Army Corps of Engineers Work Along Glenbrook Road
- April 27, 2007
- Memo: Emergency Preparedness at AU
- April 3, 2007
- Memo: Campus Beautification Day and the Talloires Declaration
- February 20, 2007
- Memo: Affirmative Action Program Statement Policy
- December 1, 2006
- Memo: University Policies Regarding Information Confidentiality and Security
- November 14, 2006
- Memo: International Travel Policy
- September 5, 2006
- Memo: University Budget Development Process
- April 17, 2006
- Memo: Amendment to AU Wage Policy
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