Gary Weaver

International ·

SIS remembers Professor Gary Weaver

The School of International Service will honor the life and work of Professor Gary Weaver, who was a member of the American University community for more than 50 years, at a memorial service on April 29.
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Jane Goodall speaks behind School of International Service podium.

International ·

Jane Goodall delivers an evening of hope at SIS

World-renowned ethnologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall visited SIS to deliver a lecture and participate in a fireside chat with conservationist and investor Brian Sheth on March 28.
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Amb. Susan Rice at the School of International Service

Announcement ·

Ambassador Susan Rice Joins American University School of International Service

Amb. Susan Rice joins AU's School of International Service as a Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow.
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Katherin Sibel

International ·

AU No.1 among Medium, Grad Schools for 2017 Peace Corps Ranking

AU recognized as one of top volunteer-producing universities in nation.
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Sylvia Mathews Burwell.

On Campus ·

Former HHS Secretary Burwell Is American University’s Next President

Obama Cabinet Member is First Woman to Lead AU
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Davina Durgana earned her Ph.D. from AU's School of International Service in 2015.

Alumni ·

Truth in Numbers: Alumna Combats Human Trafficking Through Statistics

SIS doctoral grad Davina Durgana is on Forbes’ “30 under 30” list of people to watch in the sciences.
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National Security Advisor Susan Rice giving an address in the SIS atrium.

International ·

Global Goals: Susan Rice Talks LGBT Rights at AU

Obama’s National Security Advisor gives a powerful address in the SIS atrium.
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Creating quality campaign ads is difficult, and there's an art to getting viewers' attention.

Government & Politics ·

I Approve this Message: AU Profs Weigh in on Campaign Ad Wars

As candidates blanket the airwaves, AU experts discuss the past, present, and future of campaign advertising.
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(R to L) Olivia Curl, Malala Yousafazi and Lena Shareef

Alumni ·

Empowering Girls through Education

GIRLWITHABOOK was founded by two American University alums, Olivia Curl and Lena Shareef.
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Matthew Shlonsky, SIS/BA '14

International ·

SIS Endows Matthew C. Shlonsky Memorial Fund

SIS has officially endowed a memorial fund honoring late alumnus Matthew Shlonsky, SIS/BA '14, that will support collaborative research on challenges that face the city of Washington, DC.
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