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A row of red chairs in the renovated 3rd floor of MGC

On Campus ·

A Transformed “One-Stop-Shop" for Student Life on Campus

Renovations to the second and third floors of AU's Mary Graydon Center (MGC) have created highly functional community spaces and streamlined access to vital student services.
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Headshot image of Matthew Warshaw

Alumni ·

Championing Dialogue in a Difficult World

Matthew Warshaw, SIS/BA ’94, sees the impact of his AU education throughout his life. It's a source of strength, pride, and inspiration for him and his wife Cynthia Borges Warshaw, SIS/BA ’93, CAS/MFA ’20, to pay it forward for today's Eagles.
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Jack Boul in his studio

In Remembrance ·

Remembering Jack Boul

Boul’s legacy of teaching and artistry—celebrated through the Jack Boul Collection—will live on at AU and the AU Museum.
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Margery Kraus accepting the Ansary Award

Announcement ·

Momentum in Focus at the 2024 President’s Circle Celebration

Alumna and trustee Margery Kraus, SPA/BA ’67, MA ’72, was honored with the Cyrus A. Ansary Medal at the annual event for AU’s most committed donor-advocates.
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Ink markings appear in the first chapter of the rare 1853 edition copy of "The Whale"—definitively titled "Moby-Dick."

Humanities ·

AU Friend and Neighbor Bequests Rare Copy of Moby-Dick to University Library

Through her estate gift, Mary deLimur Weinmann entrusted a rare 1853 edition copy of Herman Melville’s novel to AU’s University Library. Its ink markings make it an extraordinary resource for new scholarship.
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Change Can't Wait Fesitval lockup over an image of the Quad.

On Campus ·

Celebrating Impact at the Change Can't Wait Festival

Thank you to all the Eagle alumni, students, faculty, staff, and families who joined us at the Change Can’t Wait Festival on September 28.
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American University entrance with bushes and tress around brick structure with the name of the university

Announcement ·

Announcing the Successful Completion of Change Can’t Wait: The Campaign for American University

AU Board of Trustees Chair Gina Adams Announces Completion of Change Can’t Wait.
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Nicole Darnell on stage at her installation ceremony as Kogod Eminent Scholar in sustainability

Announcement ·

Nicole Darnall Formally Installed as the Arlene R. and Robert P. Kogod Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability

The American University community came together on September 6 to celebrate the historic joint appointment, which aims to advance sustainability education and research.
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Korea garden and cherry blossoms on campus

Announcement ·

Alum Enriches the Global Experience at Kogod and SIS

Mong-Yong Chung, Kogod/MBA ’91, deepens ties between AU and South Korea through his philanthropy.
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Collage of photos of CCW campaign donors

Announcement ·

Donor Superlatives: People of Change Can't Wait

Every single donor made a difference to AU’s historic campaign. Meet some of our incredible changemakers.
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