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Detail of Searching for Shelter No. 3, 2021. Photogram on paper, 140 x 200 cm. Courtesy Josef Achrer.

Arts ·

AU Museum Summer Exhibits Open June 11

Contemporary Caribbean American art and U.S. debut of Czech artist Josef Achrer among six new shows on display through Aug. 7
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Alumni Awards 2022

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Outstanding Achievements of Distinguished Alumni Recognized with AU’s 2022 Alumni Awards

American University presented its 2022 Alumni Association Awards to five changemakers who are leaders in their communities and their fields.
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AU Alumni Freeman and Snead

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Two American University Alumni Win 2022 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship

American University alumni have been awarded prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarship.
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Meghann Seril is one of the research fellows and teaches at Broadway Elementary School in California. She is looking forward to the SOE coursework. Photo courtesy Teach Plus.

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Training Teachers in Education Policy and Research: Teach Plus and American University Launch Fellowship to Enhance Teachers’ Skills

Teach Plus and American University's School of Education have launched a new program to train teachers in education policy, practice, and research.
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People viewing solar panels

Environment ·

American University Launches Unique Student-Advised Impact Investment Fund

The experiential learning program focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments will be funded with 1 percent of the university’s endowment
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AU Spring Commencement Speakers

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American University Celebrates 143rd Commencement with Seven Dynamic Changemakers

Unparalleled Group of Speakers to Address 2022 Graduates over Two Weekends
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Portrait of Linda Aldoory

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American University Names Linda Aldoory Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

American University Names Linda Aldoory Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
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Voters in line to vote

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Pivotal Midterm Elections 2022: American University Launches Experts and Events Resource Guide for Journalists

New guide for 2022 midterm elections highlights AU experts across various disciplines
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American University sign

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American University Secures Final Order for Campus Plan and Development

Order from D.C. Zoning Commission in effect
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U.S. News & World Report Rankings

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AU SPA Ranked Tenth Overall, Remains Top Ranked in D.C., in New U.S. News & World Report Rankings

AU's School of Public Affairs is ranked No. 10 overall among all public affairs institutions in the U.S.
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