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Dr. Afie Mirshah-Nayar leads the graduation procession at Largo High School in 2018.

Education ·

From Classroom to Leadership: Dr. Afie Mirshah-Nayar's Educational Journey

She earned her Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MAT:ESOL) in January 2000. What began as a suggestion from a counselor became a perfect fit.
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The American University Alumni Awards are the highest honors presented by the AU Alumni Association.

Alumni ·

Announcing AU’s 2025 Alumni Award Winners 

The Alumni Association will honor the five recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards on Thursday, May 15. 
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Patty Caballero poses on campus

Alumni ·

Greetings from Patty Caballero

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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alisyn camerota 30 under 30

Communications ·

SOC 30 Under 30: Dreams, Drive and Determination

Alisyn Camerota reminisces about her formative years at SOC, drawing parallels between her own ambitious rise in journalism and the trailblazing achievements of the '30 Under 30' honorees.
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Eagle Statue on campus

Alumni ·

Navigating Uncertainty: Resources and Hope for the AU Community

Recent and ongoing layoffs, hiring freezes, and other changes occurring in the federal government have affected many AU community members.
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A collage of three AU Sweetheart couples

Alumni ·

Eagles in Love: Get to Know Three More AU Sweetheart Couples

Introducing the AU Sweetheart Questionnaire, featuring some quick questions with a trio of Eagle couples who found love through AU. 
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Cami and Janet pose together

Alumni ·

Love and Friendship: American University as the Backdrop Where Four Hearts Intertwined

Four alumni earned not only a valuable education, but connections that have lasted a lifetime.
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In this thumbnail from a video, H. Kent Baker speaks to AU President Jon Alger.

Announcement ·

The Enduring Legacy of an AU Love Story: Lifelong AU Connections Inspire Historic Gift to Name the School of Education (SOE)

The Linda A. and H. Kent Baker School of Education memorializes the community spirit of the Eagle couple, who earned six AU degrees between them.
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30 Under 30 First Honorees

Communications ·

SOC 30 Under 30: Meet the First Five Honorees

David Aldridge, a well-known SOC alum, contrasts his media career beginning in the static 1980s with the dynamic successes of the first-ever "30 Under 30" honorees from American University.
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Headshot image of Matthew Warshaw

Alumni ·

Championing Dialogue in a Difficult World

Matthew Warshaw, SIS/BA ’94, sees the impact of his AU education throughout his life. It's a source of strength, pride, and inspiration for him and his wife Cynthia Borges Warshaw, SIS/BA ’93, CAS/MFA ’20, to pay it forward for today's Eagles.
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