Announcement ·
Stacey Abrams to Kickoff American University’s Commencement 2019 Ceremonies
The 137th Commencement at AU will graduate more than 2,500 students and welcome thousands of guests to Bender Arena on campus.
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Student Life ·
Community of Scholars Pre-college Program Pays Dividends for SIS Undergrads
The Community of Scholars program gives high school students the opportunity to experience a slice of college life and broaden their understanding of international relations.
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Antiracist Research and Policy Center to Host National Antiracist Bookfest
The National Antiracist Book Festival, the first book festival of its kind organized around authors writing for racial equity and justice, will be hosted by American University’s Antiracist Research and Policy Center on AU's campus on Saturday, April 27.
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On Campus ·
"Changemaker" Panelists Reflect on Race, Culture, and Their Own Challenges and Successes
Four leaders in government, media, and higher education shared the trials and triumphs that them led to where they are today, reflected on the meaning of "changemaking," and more.
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Student Life ·
Meet the Student Advisory Council Co-Chairs Focused on Inclusive Excellence
Rafael Cestero and Erick Brock talk about their life experiences and goals for AU.
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Research ·
SIS Faculty Win Awards for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring
The Office of Graduate Studies and Research recently awarded Professor Sharon Weiner the 2019 Award for Excellence In Doctoral Student Mentoring and Professor Thespina Yamanis the 2019 Award for Excellence in Master's Student Mentoring.
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International ·
The Dark Side of Chocolate
The worldwide demand for chocolate has come with human rights and sustainability issues, and not all chocolate brands address them. Check out what SIS professor Johanna Mendelson Forman says to be aware of in regards to chocolate production.
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Research ·
The US’s Role in the Hidden Genocide in Yemen
SIS professor Jeff Bachman, director of the Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights Program at SIS, recently published an article for Third World Quarterly making the case that the violence and destruction in Yemen amount to genocide.
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Research ·
Women Warriors: SIS Prof. Co-Authors Book on Female Combatants
Jessica Trisko Darden examines Ukrainian women in non-state armed groups.
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On Campus ·
Inspiring Grad Stories: Annelise Straw
The Rhodes Scholar finalist was a ballerina and a chef before finding SIS.
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