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Commencement speakers for spring 2023

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Justice Jackson, Former MD Gov. Hogan, Ted Leonsis to Speak at American University’s Spring Commencement

An unparalleled roster of dynamic leaders from across business, law, politics, and the arts will address and celebrate 3,400 American University graduates this spring.
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Portrait of Sylvia Burwell and Shahal M. Khan

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A $5 Million Gift to American University Advances Cyber and Economic Security

New Institute Will Partner with Cyber Range Solutions to
Produce Research and Create Educational Opportunities
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AU's 2023 spring commencement speakers, clockwise from top left, Ted Leonsis, Alice Albright, Adena T. Friedman, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Julie Kent, and Larry Hogan.

On Campus ·

Commencement Now and Then: AU’s Tradition of Changemaking Speakers

The distinguished speakers who will address the Class of 2023 next month join an impressive list of honorary graduates that includes US presidents, Supreme Court justices, business titans, and Academy Award winners.
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Amy and Alan Meltzer

On Campus ·

With a New Name and Transformative Gifts, AU’s Center for Israel Studies Turns 25

Gifts from the Meltzer and Schwartzberg families were announced at center’s 25th anniversary celebration
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Amy and Alan Meltzer

On Campus ·

With a New Name and Transformative Gifts, AU’s Center for Israel Studies Turns 25

Gifts from the Meltzer and Schwartzberg families were announced at center’s 25th anniversary celebration.
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Professor Caroline Bruckner

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New Survey Shows Critical Small Business Tax Literacy Gap

A new survey from the Kogod Tax Policy Center reveals critical small business tax literacy gap.
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Volunteers work on campus during the 2023 Campus Beautification Day.

On Campus ·

A Perfect Day: AU Community Digs Improved Look for Campus

More than 300 volunteers got their hands dirty last week during the 30th annual Campus Beautification Day.
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Amy and Alan Meltzer

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Gifts Name American University’s Center for Israel Studies and Elevate Scholarship, Research and Learning

A philanthropic gift to the Center for Israel Studies will elevate their groundbreaking work in the field of modern Israel studies
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Announcement ·

A $5 Million Gift to American University Advances Cyber and Economic Security

New Institute Will Partner with Cyber Range Solutions to Produce Research and Create Educational Opportunities
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Image from "Light Multiplies." Courtesy Seema Reza

Announcement ·

Seema Reza Named 2023 Pauli Murray Art and Racial Justice Artist-in-Residence

Reza's work, titled “Light Multiplies: Healing Upstream” will be exhibited at Eaton DC in Washington, D.C. April 28 to May 31.
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