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The Eagle statue on campus, framed by magnolia blossoms.

Alumni ·

Heydt Scholarship Fund Honors a Commitment to Education

An estate bequest from John Heydt, CAS/BA ’75, and his mother, Florence Heydt, is among the largest scholarship gifts in AU’s history.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

Announcement ·

AU Unveils Honored Benefactors Wall

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

Announcement ·

AU Welcomes Inaugural Honored Benefactors

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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Wendy Rieger during her college years

Communications ·

New Scholarship Honors Local News Legend and Alumna Wendy Rieger

The scholarship aims to empower the next generation of aspiring journalists at SOC.
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The signage for "Lydecker Way" in front of the President's House on AU's campus.

Announcement ·

Celebrating Lydecker Way and Tunnel

The new naming recognizes the generous gift of Charlie Lydecker, SPA/BA ’85, and Christine Lydecker, Kogod/BSBA ’86, Kogod/MS ’88, to support student thriving at AU.
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The signage for "Lydecker Way" in front of the President's House on AU's campus.

Announcement ·

Celebrating Lydecker Way and Tunnel

The new naming recognizes the generous gift of Charlie Lydecker, SPA/BA ’85, and Christine Lydecker, Kogod/BSBA ’86, Kogod/MS ’88, to support student thriving at AU.
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Collage of archival documents and an empty picture frame with a question mark.

On Campus ·

A Time-Old Question: Who Was Mary Graydon?

Generations of Eagles know Mary Graydon's name. Yet, the identity of one of AU's earliest benefactresses has long retained an air of mystery.
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Collage of archival documents and an empty picture frame with a question mark.

On Campus ·

A Time-Old Question: Who Was Mary Graydon?

Generations of Eagles know Mary Graydon's name. Yet, the identity of one of AU's earliest benefactresses has long retained an air of mystery.
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Rosy Chavez-Martinez sits reading on the steps in the School of International Service atrium at American University.

Alumni ·

Honing a Global Vision

At SIS, Rosy Chavez-Martinez, SIS/BA ’24, a recipient of the Raynard Family and Andrew Juster Family Scholarships, pursues her interest in security and policy in Latin America.
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Rosy Chavez-Martinez sits reading on the steps in the School of International Service atrium at American University.

Achievements ·

Honing a Global Vision

At SIS, Rosy Chavez-Martinez, SIS/BA ’24, a recipient of the Raynard Family and Andrew Juster Family Scholarships, pursues her interest in security and policy in Latin America.
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