American University: "Year 2006 Truman Foundation Honor Institution"

Foundation President Madeleine K. Albright has just designated American University
as a Year 2006 Truman Foundation Honor Institution. The designation is based on the following criteria:

• Active encouragement of outstanding young people to pursue careers in public service
• Sustained success in helping its students win Truman Scholarships and
• A Truman Scholar in 2006 (Stacy Aldinger)

Over the years, AU has had 11 Truman Scholars. The other three 2006 recipients of this award
are: Emory University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Seattle University.

Read more about the Harry S. Truman Scholarship

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