American University Perspectives December 2024 Hypothetical: What’s for Dinner? If “the civic” is a potluck, what would you bring to the communal table?
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 The Future Is Disabled Technological wizardry is not a “solution” for disability, argues Writer as Witness author Ashley Shew
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Audacious Changemaker: From the D-Line to the Classroom Former football player Charles Dixon, SOE/MAT ’26, finds glory off the gridiron
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 3 Minutes on Conspiracy Theories Thomas Costello, psychology professor and cocreator of DebunkBot*, on the lure of misinformation—and how AI can help curb its spread
American University Perspectives December 2024 Future or Fiction: Taking Aim at Ammo SPA professor Janice Iwama, SPA/BA ’04, MS ’06, on whether ammunition vending machines are a silver bullet for safety
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 Syllabus: Political Episodes SPA class explores a massive medium’s massive impact
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Manual: Cracking the Code on Tariffs Jeff Bensing, SPA/BA ’92, of the US Council for International Business breaks down the Harmonized System
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 We the People Jon Alger brings a focus on civility, civics, and community to his role as AU’s 16th president
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 Be Our Guest: Winter 2024 Quips and quotes from an actress, former NBA star, two chiefs of staff, and more
American University Inside the Beltway December 2024 Fortunate Son As the radio voice of the Commanders, Bram Weinstein, SOC/BA ’95, is living his childhood dream
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 The Kingpin Pennsylvanian Micah Mahjoubian, SPA/BA ’96, can pinpoint the moment he developed a passion for politics
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 Cast Away More than 900 Eagles participated in Absentee Ballot Days ahead of November election
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 Ralph Steadman’s Wonderland The gonzo illustrator returned to the AU Museum this fall with And Another Thing
American University Perspectives December 2024 Stand and Deliver Once fearful of public speaking, former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat, SPA/BA ’95, now helps others find their voice
American University Giving December 2024 We Couldn’t Wait to Celebrate The largest fundraising effort in AU’s 131-year history closed in September
American University Giving December 2024 AU Completes Historic Fundraising Campaign Change Can’t Wait raised more than $507 million
American University Inside the Beltway December 2024 Art Therapy A former police officer who served on January 6 finds inspiration, healing in painting the US Capitol
American University Play December 2024 She’s Got Game Ohemaa Nyanin, SIS-SOC/BA ’09, SPA/MS ’11, went from AU walk-on to general manager of the WNBA’s newest franchise
American University Play December 2024 Evening the Score Two AU alumnae have staffed the scorers table together at hundreds of basketball games
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 What’s Old Is New Again (And Again) Office of Sustainability programs keep students’ unwanted items out of landfills
American University Play December 2024 Next-Level Leader Athletic Director JM Caparro wants to ensure that AU’s 295 student-athletes seize every opportunity to succeed
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 The Perfect Perch Housing and Residence Life’s Best Nest contest celebrates how students make their dorm rooms their own
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 AU Abstracts: Winter 2024 News and notes on impact-driven scholarship and learning
American University Perspectives December 2024 My Favorites: For the Record Former WVAU DJ Jon Meyers, CAS/BA ’89, picks his 10 favorite albums
American University Inside the Beltway December 2024 Capitolist: Curtain Call Eleanor Alger shares five of her favorite upcoming DC theater performances with her new Eagle family
American University Perspectives December 2024 Best Nest: Luck of the Irish Dubliner Ralph Victory, SOC/MA ’15, shares his favorite spot for fish and chips—and more
American University Inside the Beltway December 2024 Metrocentered: The Macro Impact of Micromobility The use of shared scooters, bikes, and other “first/last mile” devices has increased 35-fold since 2010
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Q&A: Having It All Sarah Wells, SPA/BA ’02, founder of line of breast pump bags, on how to better support working moms
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Q&A: The Intersection of Race and Disability SOE’s Antonio Ellis on how Emmett Till’s stutter contributed to his murder 69 years ago
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Q&A: A Problem like Maria CAS’s Caimeen Garrett on depictions of “second mothers” in film, fiction, memoir, and more
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Which Is Worse: A White Lie or a Painful Truth? CAS’s Nicholas Buck weighs in on an ethical dilemma
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Leveling Up the Far Right SOC professor Adrienne Massanari says gaming culture has permeated every facet of society—including politics
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Rock the Vote Janet Hernández ensures that people of color have a voice in the electoral process
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 A Model for Success AU’s Model United Nations team is tops in the country for the third year in a row
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 The Geography of Unrest SPA’s Derek Hyra says housing policies have created “chronic displacement trauma” for residents of color
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Audacious Changemaker: Help in Many Languages Sandra Alboum provides a communications bridge between mission-driven organizations and their underserved, non-English-speaking clients
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Audacious Changemaker: Helping Kids Navigate Grief Katherine Streit and Uplift Philly support youngsters who have lost a loved one
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 The Catalyst: Hatching a Career Growing up on a farm, Kogod’s Nicole Darnall got early lessons in sustainable enterprise
American University Rubbing Elbows December 2024 Building Bridges Alum Gavin Lichtenstein taps TikTok and Instagram to connect with Pennsylvanians
American University Rubbing Elbows December 2024 Fake Names, Honest Reviews Matthew Odam, CAS/BA ’98, has an appetite for journalism
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Audacious Changemaker: Dream Big Faith Massey, CAS/BA ’25, enjoyed a fantastic voyage this summer as winner of a prestigious national scholarship
American University Rubbing Elbows December 2024 At Home in the Fourth Estate If you're passionate about journalism, it’s a great gig, Tara Palmeri, SOC/BA ’08, told AU’s budding reporters
American University Giving December 2024 Donors Make a Difference: Diane Alexander Meyer and Dan Meyer Husband honors late wife with fund to support first-generation female students
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 The 1633 Project The Old Line State’s official museum of African American heritage and culture got a new name this year
American University 4400 Mass Ave December 2024 Not So Random Acts of Kindness AU’s inaugural Week of Kindness celebrated civility, empathy, gratitude, and connection
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Fraught Flood Planning SIS’s Ken Conca offers a cautionary tale about a Maryland town’s efforts to manage its flood risk after two disasters
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 Unflinching Filmmaking SOC’s Patricia Aufderheide documents one of the country’s most prolific documentary houses
American University Rubbing Elbows December 2024 Pursuing Purpose: A Knack for Narrative Bilingual journalist helps other Hispanic writers share their stories
American University Insights and Impact December 2024 College Radio: Community in Harmony Dave Simmons fosters creative collaborations at a storied Maryland music venue
