Alumni ·
Defending our Right to Clean Water
John Noël, an School of International Service (SIS) alum, turned his passion for environmental issues into a career. He protects drinking water through research, policy, and advocacy.
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International ·
Track II Diplomacy: Taking Matters into Your Own Hands
Professor Akbar Ahmed traveled to Pakistan over the summer to share some of the lessons from his newest book, Journey into Europe and met with state leaders to actively promote Islam’s core concepts of humanity and kindness.
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Research ·
Mortal Doubt: Transnational Gangs and Social Order in Guatemala City
SIS Professor Anthony Fontes’ first book, Mortal Doubt: Transnational Gangs and Social Order in Guatemala City, explores the country’s new social order as seen through the intimate lives of local gang members.
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International ·
Full Circle: Christine BN Chin Discusses Her Role as SIS Dean
Chin talks about her upbringing, academic career, and dreams for SIS in the 21st century.
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Research ·
Political Warfare: SIS Prof. on Rethinking Military Strategy
Benjamin Jensen coauthored recent books on 21st century defense and cyber strategy.
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International ·
Running the Great Wall: AU Student Goes the Distance at Majestic Site
The ROTC rising senior spent the past year in China.
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In the Community ·
10 ways to reduce food waste in Washington, DC
The United States wastes 40 percent of the food it produces every year. A recent graduate outlines ten ways DC can cut food waste and serve as a model for food waste reduction.
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Alumni ·
Sowing Opportunity
Dilanthi Ranaweera has forged a path of public service from Washington, DC to the rural farms of Myanmar and Kenya. The School of International Service (SIS) alumna helps smallholder farmers develop a better quality of life.
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In the Community ·
Seat at the Table: Taylor Berlin Talks About ANC Service
With a commission post unfilled, this AU student stepped forward.
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International ·
Sex education lessons from Mississippi and Nigeria
Nigeria and Mississippi may be a world apart, but they have much in common when it comes to implementing sex education in their schools.
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