An iPhone displays a user conversation with artificial intelligence software ChatGPT. The AI typed a message that says "Hi! How can I help you today? Is there something you need help with or would like to learn more about?"

International ·

Four Questions on AI Global Governance Following the G7 Hiroshima Summit

SIS Professor Derrick Cogburn analyzes what global standards for AI should look like after the recent G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
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2023 Alumni Award Winners with President Burwell, LaTanya Sothern, and Courtney Surls

Alumni ·

Alumni Award Winners Honored in “Magical” Celebration

Six distinguished alumni recalled their time at AU and how the university helped to pave their paths to success.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla waving during the coronation celebration.

International ·

Four Questions Following the Coronation of King Charles III

After millions watched the coronation of King Charles III this month, we asked SIS Professor Garret Martin a few questions about the monarchy’s political impact in the U.K. and its relationship to the Commonwealth of Nations.
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Ben Harbaugh

Alumni ·

SIS Alum Embraces the Journey Toward a Career in Diplomacy

Ben Harbaugh, SIS/MA '21, always wanted to work for the US Department of State, but his path to getting there was one he did not initially expect.
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Six 2023 spring graduates represent AU's changemaking ethos.

On Campus ·

Challenge Accepted: Graduating Changemakers Share Stories of Perseverance

Six accomplished forthcoming graduates talk about the most significant challenges they faced at AU and how they found a way to overcome them.
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Sierra Buehlman Barbeau

In the Community ·

SIS Students, Faculty Share Plans for Summer 2023

We asked several SIS students and faculty members to share details about their summer plans with us.
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SIS Awards 2023

Achievements ·

SIS Awards 2023

Congratulations to our SIS awardees of 2023!
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Participants from the AU hosted farm bill summit provide a briefing in the Russell Senate Office Building on May 2.

Research ·

Centering Racial Justice in Farming

AU hosted a historic gathering of farmers and agricultural advocates at Airlie, which included a visit to the Hill to lobby lawmakers to consider racial equity and inclusion when crafting the 2023 farm bill.
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The Ukrainian ambassador to the US speaks at SIS.

International ·

A Decisive Moment: Ukrainian Ambassador to US Discusses Fight for Democracy

Oksana Markarova, whose visit to SIS was organized by AU’s Student Association for Slavic Studies, said that her country’s fight against an invading Russia has implications for other democracies bordering autocratic nations.
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Protest sign that reads "No more war in Sudan" held by protester

International ·

Five Questions about the Conflict in Sudan

As a power struggle and humanitarian crisis unfolds in Sudan, we asked SIS professor Ernest Ogbozor questions about the ongoing conflict and its possible implications for the future of Sudan and the region.
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