Sun (left) stands beside Kubota, both in suits.

Student Life ·

Program Builds Bridges with Language

AU’s Language Exchange Program fosters cross-cultural understanding, friendship.
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Through AU coursework and programs, students examine issues of racism and privilege.

Social Sciences ·

A Road to Realization

In a time of racial discord, AU students learn about white privilege.
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Scores of students at tables attend a portion of the teach-in.

On Campus ·

Teach-In Highlights AU’s Focus on Civil Rights, Race During MLK Week

The all-day event proved impactful for many, especially one of its organizers.
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Gen. David W. Barno and Dr. Nora Bensahel join American University School of International Service.

International ·

Renowned National Security Experts Join SIS

Gen David Barno and Dr. Nora Bensahel join SIS adding military and defense expertise
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Joe Eldridge started Alt Breaks at AU. Now his name will leave a legacy around it.

Achievements ·

Alt Break Endowment Honors Chaplain’s Legacy of Social Justice

Named for Alt Break pioneer Joe Eldridge, endowment supports student exploration.
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SIS senior Biggie Tangane

Student Life ·

Scholarship Recipient Hopes to Change Africa’s Narrative

AU Emerging Global Leader Scholar Biggie Tangane plans to support a new Africa.
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Chante Harris participates in community-based learning at AU.

Student Life ·

Community-Based Learning Builds Advocates, Activists

Chante Harris continues three generations of advocacy through AU’s service-learning.
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American University has a talented new crop of tenured and tenure track professors for the upcoming year.

Research ·

Building the Knowledge Network

Meet American University’s 23 new tenured and tenure track faculty members.
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AUMF helped spawn an open-ended War on Terrorism, says SIS professor Shoon Murray in her new book.

Research ·

Blank Check

SIS professor’s new book tackles the law that unleashed a war without end.
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Alumni, students, faculty, and staff marveled at seeing AU signs in sparkling colors on the scoreboards.

In the Community ·

When AU Comes to Natstown

American University had a sparkling night at Nationals Park.
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