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Research ·
James Webb Telescope observations lead to new insights of possible presence of atmosphere and ocean on one of the closest exoplanets to our solar system
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Announcement ·
American University’s General Counsel Traevena Byrd to Chair the National Association of College and University Attorneys Board of Directors
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AU professor Jordanna Matlon receives the 2024 Distinguished Scholarly Book Award from the American Sociological Association.
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Policy Analysis ·
Analysis finds increasing taxes on dividends and capital gains raises revenue without impacting economic growth
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Arts ·
Four new exhibitions will open and a fifth exhibit mounted last spring remains on view, The Human Flood, on climate change-induced migration
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Communications ·
“Dr. Marnel Niles Goins is an experienced leader, educator, and communicator who will be an incredible partner for AU’s School of Communication’s faculty, staff, and students,” said AU President Sylvia Burwell.
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Alumni ·
The AU Alumni Awards are the highest honors presented by the university’s Alumni Association and recognize achievements of AU graduates who are shaping the future for generations to come.
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Alumni ·
Graduates of American University are recipients of the Gates Cambridge Class of 2024
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Announcement ·
American University is proud to host a dynamic series of commencement speakers to celebrate the next generation of American University graduates this spring. The speakers include a financier, an author and other changemakers.
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According to the 2025 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of Public Affairs Graduate Schools, the AU SPA continues to earn high marks.
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