American soldiers underneath two helicopters, looking at mountains in the distance.

Research ·

Political Warfare: SIS Prof. on Rethinking Military Strategy

Benjamin Jensen coauthored recent books on 21st century defense and cyber strategy.
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Two women in running clothes, standing at the Great Wall of China.

International ·

Running the Great Wall: AU Student Goes the Distance at Majestic Site

The ROTC rising senior spent the past year in China.
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Alumna Dilanthi Ranaweera working in a rice field

Alumni ·

Sowing Opportunity

Dilanthi Ranaweera has forged a path of public service from Washington, DC to the rural farms of Myanmar and Kenya. The School of International Service (SIS) alumna helps smallholder farmers develop a better quality of life.
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Female student with black and white jacket at a conference.

In the Community ·

Seat at the Table: Taylor Berlin Talks About ANC Service

With a commission post unfilled, this AU student stepped forward.
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Entire group of students in the SIS atrium after 2017 Model G20. Flags behind students.

On Campus ·

Simulated Worlds: The Model G20 Initiative Gets Students Thinking Like Real Diplomats

The SIS program will hold the special conference this October.
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Woman in sport jacket, standing outside in front of a fence.

Achievements ·

All That She Can Be: Melissa Mangold is a 2018 Tillman Scholar

The SIS grad student and Army veteran is currently a diplomatic security special agent.
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The bronze eagle statue outside of AU's Bender Arena on a sunny spring day.

On Campus ·

10 Reasons You Need to Go to Preview Day

Why American University’s “open house” event is a must for prospective students.
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Adam Odomore

International ·

Working toward a more equitable world

After losing multiple women in his family during childbirth, Adam Odomore became inspired to improve outcomes for women and whole communities through women’s empowerment and education.
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Nuclear explosion mushroom cloud. Yellow and orange fireball.

Research ·

Doomsday Scenarios: SIS Prof Sharon Weiner Talks Nuclear Weapons and Choices

With a prestigious fellowship, Weiner will examine why the US maintains a massive nuclear arsenal.
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The 2018 Student Award recipients in front of the Quad.

Achievements ·

AU's Top Leaders

AU Student Award recipients serve and lead with smarts and heart.
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