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Pamela Cheryl Higgins Harris at Commencement

Alumni ·

“Learning Is Not Restricted by Age”: 75-Year-Old Triple Eagle Reflects on Earning Doctorate

Pamela Higgins Harris said the decision to return to school after 50 years “was a 70th birthday gift sent from above.”
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Alumni Awards Recipients pose with AU President Jonathan Alger

Alumni ·

AU Honors Five Outstanding Alumni

The Alumni Awards are the highest honors presented by the Alumni Association.
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Patty Caballero poses on campus

Alumni ·

Greetings from Patty Caballero

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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Eagle Statue on campus

Alumni ·

Navigating Uncertainty: Resources and Hope for the AU Community

Recent and ongoing layoffs, hiring freezes, and other changes occurring in the federal government have affected many AU community members.
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Jason Cohen headshot

Alumni ·

A Semester Abroad Leads to a Global Career

Reflecting on his study abroad in Japan and all that came after, Jason Cohen, SIS/BA ’92, believes the value of international education is more relevant than ever.
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Wendy Atieno

Alumni ·

Follow Your Curiosity

In this edition of SIS Voices, we spoke with Wendy C. Atieno, SIS/MA ’19, who is currently working at the International Union for Conservation of Nature as a Senior Program Officer, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Climate Change Team.
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Megan Nguyen Rummler

Alumni ·

Amplifying API Voices Through Digital Storytelling

From strategic communications to launching her own podcast, American University Alumni Board Member Megan Nguyen Rummler, SOC/MA ‘19, uses storytelling to center advocacy and identity.
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AU men's basketball alumni at the Patriot League Championship. Photo courtesy of David Bierwirth.

Alumni ·

Ball in the Family

American University men’s basketball alumni shared reflections and excitement about this year’s season.
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The American University Alumni Awards are the highest honors presented by the AU Alumni Association.

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Announcing AU’s 2025 Alumni Award Winners 

The Alumni Association will honor the five recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards on Thursday, May 15. 
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“You are trained to think, analyze and act. Expand your vision and start something new to keep you going and then pivot again and again until you are on a comfortable path.”

Alumni ·

Letter from Alumna to Students at a Time of Change

In response to a call to action by Dean Shannon Hader, Jo Lamas, SIS/BA ’67, wrote a letter of hope to SIS students facing uncertainty right now.
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