Dear AU Community,

Over the past year, American University students, faculty, staff, and alumni have had changemaking impact in our community and our world!

Our annual University Awards recognize members of the AU family who epitomize our legacy of leadership, scholarship, and service, and our work to create meaningful change. This is my last semester as AU president and I’m excited to have one more opportunity to recognize those in our community who live the ideal that Change Can’t Wait! If you know someone who deserves this special recognition, I invite you to nominate them. I would like to thank the members of the AU community who submitted nominations for the 2024 Alumni Awards. You can read more about each of the awards, selection criteria, deadlines, and submission process details on the University Awards website.

Nominations are due:

• Wednesday, February 21 for faculty awards
• Friday, March 1 for staff awards
• Wednesday, March 20 for student awards

We’ll honor the awardees at the following times:

• Faculty Recognition Event – Sunday, April 21, 2024
• Student Recognition for Graduates, May 2024
• Alumni Awards Dinner and Ceremony – Thursday, April 25, 2024
• Staff Appreciation Week, May 28-30, 2024

I am thankful for the contributions of every member of our community. I hope you will help identify and celebrate the members of our community whose commitment to AU is exemplary.

Sincerely,

Sylvia M. Burwell