Two people in Ebola personal protective gear in a dry setting

Health Policy & Management ·

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak

SIS professor Lauren Carruth answers questions about the recent emergency designation from the WHO, the conditions contributing to the current spike of Ebola, and what the global health response looks like in this moment.
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A clear blue sky over ocean waves

Environmental Policy ·

Deep-Ocean Climate Plan Wins EPA Approval, But is Sinking Plants in the Sea the Answer?

After the Environmental Protection Agency recently granted a research permit to a carbon removal startup for ocean biomass sinking, Professor Wil Burns explains how the process works and analyzes potential concerns about this form of carbon removal.
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SIS alumna Sarah Milgrim

In Remembrance ·

SIS Establishes Memorial Fund in Honor of Sarah Milgrim

One year after Sarah Milgrim was killed in an antisemitic attack in Washington, DC, SIS honors the alumna whose dedication to peacebuilding and environmental justice lives on through a newly established memorial fund.
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The flags of the United States and China blow in the wind

International ·

Trump-Xi Summit: Cautious Progress on Trade, Ties, and Some 'Win-Wins'

Professor Yan Bennett provides major takeaways from President Donald Trump's two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Patty Caballero speaks at the 2026 AU Commencement.

Alumni ·

To the Class of 2026, You Don't Walk This Path Alone

AU Alumni Board President Patty Caballero's Commencement Address
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Group Shot at 2026 Alumni Awards

Alumni ·

AU Honors 2026 Alumni Award Recipients

The AU Alumni Association's highest honors go to four remarkable Eagles.
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Photo by Jeff Watts.

Achievements ·

Ambition, Empathy, and Authenticity: Distinguished Speakers Inspire Class of 2026

Nearly 2,700 graduates embraced the charge to lead with curiosity and find meaning in service during American University’s 151st commencement in Bender Arena
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Achievements ·

SIS Awards 2026

Congratulations to all SIS student, faculty, and staff award winners!
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Black and white closeup photo of Alex Ward

Alumni ·

First Drafts of History: Alex Ward on the National Security Beat

How a double SIS alumnus turned a love of American foreign policy into a successful career in journalism.
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Jolie Abdo

Alumni ·

From Global Curiosity to Ground-Level Advocacy

With the support of the Mehdi Heravi Undergraduate Scholarship, Jolie Abdo, SIS/BA ’26, transformed her education into a pathway for public service, global understanding, and lasting impact.
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