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AU graduate students in discussion during class

On Campus ·

Interested in Grad School? Learn More at a CAS Grad Event

CAS offers flexible online and in-person events and open houses for prospective students
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AU students work on a group project.

On Campus ·

New Sophomore Living-Learning Community Slated for Fall 2023

A living-learning community for 60 sophomores, AU Compass will provide a space for focused exploration, including help selecting majors, minors, and study abroad programs.
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Education ·

Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic Awareness Isolation of Initial Phonemes
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Jane Hall and Jamie Raskin

Government & Politics ·

Straight Talk

WCL professor-turned-politician Jamie Raskin returned to AU for candid conversation during September 14 American Forum
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Jonathan Craig

Research ·

Student Research on Impacts of Pollution and Climate Change

Environmental Science students are working this summer to better understand forces harming ecosystems
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American soldier carrying child with flag.

Research ·

Study Shows Hope for Veterans Suffering from Gulf War Illness

AU’s Kathleen Holton receives $6.4 million grant to study connection between diet and Gulf War Illness symptoms
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To the Point

Research ·

Surgeon General Raises Alarm: Is Loneliness a National Crisis?

AU’s Jody Gan answers our question of the week
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Bakari Sellers.

On Campus ·

The Power of Youth

CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers, once the youngest Black elected official in the nation, spoke about his career and the next generation of leaders at a KPU event on February 15.
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Scarlett Wedergren is studying at the AU Nairobi Center working with a nonprofit with a focus on public health

Social Sciences ·

The Urge to Serve: Natural Disaster Sets Student on Public Health Path  

After working on flood relief efforts in Nebraska, Scarlett Wedergren is studying abroad this semester at the AU Nairobi Center.
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Houssaynatou Barry led an Alternative Break Program trip to Ghana.

On Campus ·

The World Is Their Classroom: Students Spend Spring Break Learning, Helping, Exploring

Inspired by previous visits to Africa, Houssaynatou Barry, SIS/MA ’23, led a trip to Ghana last month—one of four alternative breaks this semester that promote service learning and social justice.
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