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American University sociologist’s new research finds little news coverage of the Fukushima disaster identified health risks to public.

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News Coverage of Fukushima Disaster Found Lacking

A new analysis by American University sociology professor Celine Marie Pascale finds that U.S. news media coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan largely minimized health risks to the public.
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arts management colloquium 2016

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AU Arts Management Colloquium Tackles Diversity and Funding in the Arts

Focuses on funding inequities for arts organizations of color.
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BLM

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Hashtag Activism Can Effect Real-World Change

New report explains the rise of #blacklivesmatter and uncovers how Twitter activism can help fight for racial justice.
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Racially Diverse U.S. Neighborhoods Undergoing Re-Segregation

American University study examines neighborhood racial change in the 40 years since Civil Rights Movement and finds many diverse neighborhoods are becoming segregated.
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School children eat healthy tray lunches.

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The Healthy Schools Act, Five Years Later

AU Report: Are DC schoolchildren receiving better nutrition and more exercise?
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John F. Kennedy giving his famous commencement address at AU in 1963.

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The Magic of Words (and Teleprompters)

SOC professor co-edits new book on Democratic orators.
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A Caucasian man smiling.

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James Casey Co-Chairs Global Biotech & The Law Conference

Members of the AU community encouraged to attend.
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Professor da Motta Veiga looks into the motivation behind searching for a new job.

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When Job Hunt Excitement Fades, the Ticking Clock Does the Trick

Although a college senior’s job hunt may start as a fun challenge, it is external pressure and consequences that drive the search over the finish line.
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Rachel Louise Snyder

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AU Writing Professor’s Groundbreaking Research on Domestic Violence

Rachel Louise Snyder on an unrecognized consequence of brain injury.
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The Power of the LGBTQ Language Experience

Celebrating its 23rd year at American University in Washington, D.C., Lavender Languages is North America’s longest-running academic conference on language use in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer life.
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