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Brad Smith spoke during a Kogod School of Business event on October 9. Photo by Ben Root.

Technology ·

Why AI is for Everyone

Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith spoke at AU about the power and promise of artificial intelligence on October 9 as part of the Kogod’s Alan Meltzer Speaker Series.
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The Coming Out Day Fair. Photo by Julia Gibson.

On Campus ·

Celebrating Authenticity

Last week’s joyous Coming Out Day Fair on the quad made space for LGBTQIA+ students at American University.
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Research ·

AI DebunkBot Effectively Persuades People from Believing Conspiracy Theories

An interview with DebunkBot creator and AU Psychology Professor Thomas Costello
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Student Charles Dixon points to a painting to teach a student during a Community-Based Experience at The Phillips Collection.

Education ·

American University Revamps Special Education Teaching Degree to Address National Shortage

SOE responds to the growing shortage of special education teachers with significant changes to its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Special Education program to make the degree more accessible.
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Research ·

Jeff Bachman, Genocide Studies: Pathways Ahead

Jeff Bachman's new book from Rutgers University Press is "Genocide Studies: Pathways Ahead."
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Dr. Pietroszek and Manuel Rebol at ITS 2023

Research ·

Mixed-Reality Research Presented at ITS2023

Allowing first responders to administer aid remotely
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portrait of LaTanya Sothern at AU

Alumni ·

Greetings from LaTanya Sothern

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President LaTanya Sothern
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WCL ·

Dr. Renata Brazil-David Elected Director General of ITSO

AUWCL Alumna Shatters Barriers as the First Woman Director General of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
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WCL ·

Professor Christine Haight Farley quoted in WIPR article about infringement post-Spaniels

Professor Christine Haight Farley quoted in WIPR article about infringement post-Spaniels
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Government & Politics ·

Policy Analysis: 2024 US Presidential Election

SIS experts discuss the policy stances of the Trump/Vance campaign versus the Harris/Walz campaign on several key 2024 election and policy issues.
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