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Environment ·

American University Student Evan Kinnevan’s Quest to Save the Chesapeake’s Ospreys

PhD student is searching for clues to a collapse in the Chesapeake Bay's baby osprey population—and racing to understand what is happening to one of the region's most iconic birds
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Student Life ·

Creating Big Reactions: Research in Student Life

In Dr. Monika Konaklieva's chemistry research lab, Khanh Pham honed her skills and discovered new passions.
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Government & Politics ·

Who Makes the Cut? Allan Lichtman Names 12 Presidents Who Transformed America

In an interview about his new book, the AU historian explains his 10 keys to presidential greatness—and why some celebrated commanders-in-chief didn’t make the list.
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Research ·

A Spirited Discovery: AU Students Uncover the Chemistry of Aged Gin

Ten AU students aged gin in tiny oak barrels, explored its changing chemistry, and became published scientists.
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Political Science ·

More Than Spectators: How Eagles Engaged in the Historic 2026 Midterms

From analysis by AU experts to AU students reporting on the ground in Michigan, read about all the ways the university participated in Election Day 2026 on November 3.
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Technology ·

Building Better AI: AU Launches New MS Degree in Artificial Intelligence

New Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence will prepare students to build, evaluate, and responsibly shape the technology transforming our world
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Social Sciences ·

A Century of Economics at AU: 100 Years of Scholarship and Impact

What began with a single economics doctorate in 1926 has grown into AU's largest doctoral program, with graduates shaping policy, research, and education around the world.
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In the Community ·

Where History Lives: AU’s Humanities Truck Takes to the Streets of DC

Some of Washington's best stories aren't found in museums or archives. AU's Humanities Truck goes straight to the people who know them best.
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In the Community ·

A Short Walk from Campus, a LEGO Cathedral, and a Game Waiting to Be Built

Joseph DeNavas (CAS/BA '27) went exploring Washington, DC, and came home with an idea: to turn one of the city's grandest landmarks into a video game full of historical surprises
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On Campus ·

Learning Blooms on AU’s Green Campus

American University’s Urban Gardening course takes advantage of the campus arboretum as a living laboratory for Eagles looking to cultivate their green thumbs.
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