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portrait of LaTanya Sothern at AU

Alumni ·

Greetings from LaTanya Sothern

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President LaTanya Sothern
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The Eagle statue on campus, framed by magnolia blossoms.

Alumni ·

Heydt Scholarship Fund Honors a Commitment to Education

An estate bequest from John Heydt, CAS/BA ’75, and his mother, Florence Heydt, is among the largest scholarship gifts in AU’s history.
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Chandler Woods

Alumni ·

A Career Rooted in Service

In this edition, we spoke with Chandler Woods, SIS/MA ’19. Chandler received his degree from the U.S. Foreign Policy (USFP) program, and he’s currently serving as a Program Officer within the USAID Bureau for Resilience, Environment and Food Security.
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Jordana Matlon

Achievements ·

Ten Awards—and Counting

SIS professor Jordanna Matlon wins prestigious Ruggie Award for "A Man among Other Men: The Crisis of Black Masculinity in Racial Capitalism"
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Alumni Awards recipients, alongside LaTanya Sothern and Sylvia Burwell, pose with crystal eagles

Alumni ·

Six Alumni Receive Awards in “Time-Honored Tradition” at AU

Distinguished alumni recalled their time at AU and how the university helped to pave their paths to success.
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SIS Awards 2024

Achievements ·

2024 SIS Awards

A list of 2024 SIS Faculty, Staff, and Student Awardees
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Ekua Hudson (left) with AU President Sylvia Burwell. Photo by Jeff Watts.

Achievements ·

2024 President’s Award Winner Has a Hunger for Addressing Food Deserts

Through her nonprofit, Ekua Hudson, CAS/BA ’24, is working to create an equitable food system for underserved communities in DC and beyond.
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Ford Conference 1984

Achievements ·

Landmark Conference Celebrating Betty Ford’s Legacy as First Lady, With Notable Expert Panels

First National Conference of FLARE
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Portrait of alumni award honorees and Sylvia Burwell

Alumni ·

American University Honors Alumni Changemakers

The AU Alumni Awards are the highest honors presented by the university’s Alumni Association and recognize achievements of AU graduates who are shaping the future for generations to come.
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Portraits of Aneisa Babkir and Ifeanyi Umunna

Alumni ·

American University Alumni Join Gates Cambridge Class of 2024

Graduates of American University are recipients of the Gates Cambridge Class of 2024
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