Professor Nanette Levinson speaks at a podium.

International ·

MA in Intercultural and International Communication celebrates 50 years

The MA in Intercultural and International Communication at the School of International Service celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
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Skyline of Seoul South Korea with skyscraper in center

International ·

Five things to know about North and South Korea

Ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics, Professor Ji-Young Lee discusses five facts about relations between North and South Korea and their history cooperating with the US.
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Professor Emeritus Abdul Aziz Said

Faculty ·

SIS’s peace legend: Abdul Aziz Said

Professor Emeritus Abdul Aziz Said shares how he championed an active approach to peace and came to serve as an SIS faculty member for nearly 60 years.
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Davenport Memorial Lounge with several students and professors sitting at tables

International ·

Davenport Coffee Lounge serves up rich aromas and a rich history

"The Dav" wasn’t always the beloved coffee purveyor we know today. Its history extends back decades to a time when SIS was only an idea.
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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

On Campus ·

Seeds of Change

Professor Ibram X. Kendi establishes the groundbreaking Antiracist Research and Policy Center at AU.

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Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

Achievements ·

Racism in America

AU Professor Ibram X. Kendi gives an interview on his National Book Award-winning book, Stamped from the Beginning.
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Downtown Havana, Cuba. Buildings with yellow, pink, and blue pastel covers.

Research ·

Cuba Libre: New Book Recommends Foreign Policy with Empathy

SIS Professor Philip Brenner explores Cuban history and identity.
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Nikita Khrushchev, Fidel Castro, and John F. Kennedy.

International ·

55 years later: Lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis

Professor Philip Brenner looks back at the Cuban Missile Crisis to share insight on how best to prevent and mitigate international security crises today.
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Professor Ibram Kendi stands at podium

Announcement ·

A Vision for AU’s New Antiracist Research and Policy Center

Last week, American University's Ibram X. Kendi presented his vision for the much-anticipated, first-of-its-kind Antiracist Research and Policy Center at AU. He spoke to an overflow crowd of students, faculty, and community members.
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On campus with people walking, trees, and an AU flag.

Research ·

AU Announces New Tenure-Line Faculty Hires

Introducing teachers and researchers to the AU community.
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