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Julia Zhang painting

Arts ·

Studio Art MFAs Present Thesis Exhibition “TRANSIT”

Opening at the American University Museum on April 19
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Ribbon cutting for the Mary Graydon Student Center. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

A True Center For Student Life

An iconic AU building has a new look—and a new name.
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Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Adventurous Yogi

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Khouri Lassiter, assistant director of education and support programming for LGBTQIA+ in CDI.
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An AU community member holds up a trash bag on the quad. Photo by Jeff Watts.

Environment ·

Digging Through Trash is Not a Waste

AU boasts a current waste diversion rate of 41 percent—up from 30 percent in 2023—thanks in part to regular audits conducted by the Zero Waste Office.
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Sam Buttrey asks AU students trivia questions during a Jeopardy! event on the quad last week. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Jeopardy! Comes to AU

Representatives for the trivia game show came to campus on April 10 to recruit contestants.
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Patrilie Hernandez, Jennifer Cook, Katherine Donnelly, Lindsey Van Wagner

In the Community ·

The Power of Partnership: AU and Partners Advancing a Healthier DC

Nutrition Education Forum unites leaders, alumni, students, and community partners to improve health outcomes in Washington, DC
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An AU community member carries mulch. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Working Together to Care for Campus

Green thumbs from across the AU community pitched in during the 32nd annual Campus Beautification Day on April 8.
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AU's Office of Inclusive Excellence. Photo courtesy of OIE.

On Campus ·

Everyone Can Contribute, Everyone Can Learn

At the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Summit, March 25, the AU community paused to focus on building a campus community where everyone belongs.
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Nicole Geduldig leads a tour through the SIS building. Photo by Jack Frederick.

On Campus ·

A Love for This Place and Its People

In their work engaging prospective Eagles and leading campus tours, AU Ambassadors share how they found their home on campus.
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President Jon Alger speaks during his installation, March 28

On Campus ·

Installation Marks New Chapter for AU Under Alger’s Leadership

The 16th president told community members gathered at Bender Arena on March 28 that the university is a place where aspirations are “developed, nurtured, and realized.”
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