Since its founding in 1893, American University has benefited greatly from the devotion, service, intellectual contributions, ethical behavior, and philanthropy of many thousands of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends.

In a very real sense, they also are "trustees" of the institutions by virtue of their dedication, affection, and generosity that help to ensure that the University will faithfully serve this and future generations. Those of us who have been chosen to serve as fiduciary trustees for a period of time—to safeguard the University's assets and to foster its capacity to serve others—enthusiastically and without reservation accept the following additional responsibilities as evidence of the commitment of each trustee. Read the Trustees' Statement of Commitment.

Community Message from BOT Chair Charlie Lydecker

Read Board of Trustees Chair Charlie Lydecker's message providing updates from the AU Board's annual retreat held September 10-11. At the retreat, trustees heard from members of the leadership team about the university's priorities and progress. Because execution of AU's strategic plan and related resource efforts will continue beyond the current academic year, and because of the Board's unanimous confidence in Dave, he will serve as interim president for two academic years. In other board business, Avery Field, a junior in the School of Public Affairs and School of Communication, was approved as the 2026-27 Student Trustee-Elect.