Alumni ·
New Program Pairs Alumni with First-Year Classes
From Silicon Valley to New Zealand, alumni have answered the call for guest speakers for AU’s signature Complex Problems program.
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Achievements ·
AU Celebrates Fulbright Scholars
The highly competitive Fulbright US Scholars Program honored 11 American University alumni and one PhD student with awards to carry out self-designed research projects or teach English during the 2020–2021 academic year.
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Humanities ·
Fellowship Created for Studying History of Slavery in Washington, D.C.
Mia Owens is the inaugural fellow for a new, two-year Public History Graduate Fellowship in the History of Slavery and Its Legacies in Washington, D.C.
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Achievements ·
SIS Professor Named to White House Commission
Dr. Arturo Porzecanski, distinguished economist in residence at American University’s School of International Service and Hurst senior professorial lecturer, has been appointed to the Presidential Advisory Commission on Hispanic Prosperity.
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International ·
75 Years On, Does the UN Still Matter?
2020 marks the 75th anniversary year of the United Nations. We asked SIS faculty if the UN still matters today, and why.
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Education ·
Empowering Educators: A Critically Important Racial Equity Convening
Thousands of educators joined award-winning author Jason Reynolds and AU’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center last week to discuss the critically important issue of teaching children about race and social justice.
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Achievements ·
A Convocation for Extraordinary Times
This year’s unique convocation featured class officers and distinguished officials welcoming the Class of 2024 via video, while some members of the President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion shared their hopes for—and advice to—the class of 2024.
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Achievements ·
Diversity in Diplomacy
Highly competitive fellowships honor outstanding young people bound for foreign service careers, reward excellence, and encourage underrepresented groups.
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International ·
Wildness Unleashed
A conversation with SIS professor Paul Wapner about his new book, "Is Wildness Over?"
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Announcement ·
Antiracism Center to Host “Empowering Educators: A Convening on Racial Equity in Education”
Award-winning YA author Jason Reynolds to join August 19 panel discussion.
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