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AU SOARS to R1 Designation


We are thrilled to annoucne that American University has achieved R1 status. This prestigious designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education places AU among the top research universities in the United States. It recognizes our growth and accomplishments in research and scholarship while we continue our deep focus on excellent teaching, experiential education, and student success.

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Prof. Alexander Zestos with recent graduates of AU's College of Arts and Sciences. Courtesy Alexander Zestos.

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Professor Teams Up with Biotech Company to Advance Tools for Researching and Treating Neurological Conditions

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What Are Strategy and Grand Strategy?

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SPA Professor Coauthors Book on Election Security

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