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Portrait of Sylvia Burwell and Shahal M. Khan

Announcement ·

A $5 Million Gift to American University Advances Cyber and Economic Security

New Institute Will Partner with Cyber Range Solutions to
Produce Research and Create Educational Opportunities
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Commencement speakers for spring 2023

Announcement ·

Justice Jackson, Former MD Gov. Hogan, Ted Leonsis to Speak at American University’s Spring Commencement

An unparalleled roster of dynamic leaders from across business, law, politics, and the arts will address and celebrate 3,400 American University graduates this spring.
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A panel discussion in front of an audience.

Government & Politics ·

Faculty Fund Supports 25th Anniversary Peace Summit

The Washington Summit on the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement showcased the impact of SPA's Helfat Faculty Development Fund.
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Alumnae Jolon and Jolene McNeil, then juniors, relax in the McDowell Hall Lounge.

Alumni ·

Siblings Day 2023: From the Womb to AU, Twins Jolene and Jolon McNeil Are Sticking Together

The engagement strategist and educator strive to “leave every space better than [they] found it”—AU included.
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Nathan Favero and Joohyung Park

Research ·

Is Representation Enough to Solve Educational Disparities?

SPA Researchers Find Limited Positive Effect of Minority Teacher Representation in Communities with Racial Bias
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SAMI will celebrate its fifth anniversary with an open house for students and alumni and a public reception in 2023.

Government & Politics ·

Building Skills: SPA Program Offers Tools to Solve Real-World Problems

More than 1600 students and AU alumni have benefited from 38 different in-person and online courses.
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SPA and Pangiam

Education ·

AU SPA Partners with Pangiam for AI Practicum

Faculty and students in Terrorism and Homeland Security Program partner with industry leader Pangiam, to envision a safer, future travel experience.
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classroom with speaker

Government & Politics ·

Congress to Campus Hits SPA

Former Lawmakers Promote Compromise and Collegiality on Visit to AU Classes
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Woman sitting in front of a computer

Announcement ·

She Votes: Women’s Voices at the Forefront

New poll reveals the issues that are most Important to women voters
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Kogod dean David Marchick speaks with Seth Goldman, cofounder of Eat the Change and Honest Tea.

Business ·

Steeped in Sustainability: Kogod Launches Speaker Series

Seth Goldman, who’s twice captured lightning in a bottle with Honest Tea and Just Ice Tea, kicked off AU’s yearlong program.
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