Alumni ·
Growth and Promise: Leading PR Executive Gets More Involved at AU
Michael Kempner, SPA/BS ’81, discusses his alma mater, his career in PR, and his local-to-national political education.
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Communications ·
Alum Joins Historic National Geographic Everest Expedition
SOC alum Sam Sheline recently joined National Geographic on a historic expedition to Mount Everest.
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Alumni ·
Engaging in New Ways: Student-Alumni Association Launching this Fall
American University’s Office of Alumni Relations is launching a Student-Alumni Association (SAA) this semester. Ten students will be selected to serve as founding board members and will help shape the SAA.
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Alumni ·
Meet Judah Featherman, 2019 Recipient of the Alumni Association Scholarship
Judah shares his legacy connection to AU.
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Alumni ·
Meet Michael Beard, Advocate, Actor, and AU Alum
Forty-five years ago, Michael Beard, SPA/BA '65, founded the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.
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Alumni ·
Telling America’s Story, One Tour at a Time
“I realize now that there’s a way to monetize a passion. You just have to be creative and work hard at it, and the course will chart itself.”
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On Campus ·
Susan Rice Talks Tough Love at All-American Weekend
Rice discussed early career challenges, effective leadership, and how political divisions weaken national security.
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Alumni ·
New Board Leaders Focused on Affordability and Inclusion
Chair Marc Duber, Kogod/BSBA ’ 81, and Vice Chair Gina Adams, SPA/BS ’80, discuss their work for the AU Board of Trustees.
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Announcement ·
Gift of $7 Million Will Support New Athletics Facility and Center for Israel Studies Fellowship
American University Board of Trustees member Alan L. Meltzer, a graduate of AU, and his wife, Amy, have made a $7 million gift in support of AU’s new Center for Athletics Performance as well as the university’s renowned Center for Israel Studies (CIS).
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Announcement ·
American University Announces $3 Million Gift to Support New Athletics Facility
A $3 million gift in support of a new Center for Athletic Performance at American University will enhance the student experience and help student athletes and Patriot League champion teams reach new heights.
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