David Rubenstein, Kwame Alexander, Caroline Aaron to Send Eagles Soaring into Their Next Chapter at American University’s 2024 Spring Commencement
American University is proud to host a dynamic series of commencement speakers to celebrate the next generation of American University graduates this spring. The speakers include a financier, an author and other changemakers. Full Story
International ·
Q&A: Current Global Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
SIS professor Nina Yamanis answers questions about ongoing COVID-19 vaccine access around the world. Full Story
Achievements ·
AU Notches First Place in Schuman Challenge
On April 5, an AU team of four SIS students won first place in the Schuman Challenge, an annual academic competition hosted by the EU Delegation to the United States. Full Story
International ·
Seven Things to Know about ISIS-K and the Moscow Attack
A Q&A with SIS professors Keith Darden and Joe Young about the March 25 terrorist attack in Moscow, ISIS-K, and why Tajikistan is a fertile ground for ISIS-K recruiting. Full Story
International ·
Reflecting on Twenty Years of the NRSD Program
SIS is marking the 20th anniversary of the Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (NRSD) master’s program at SIS. To celebrate this milestone, we caught up with some of NRSD’s founders, faculty, and alumni. Full Story
Research ·
How Does Mobility Impact the Health of Female Sex Workers?
SIS professor Maria De Jesus answers questions related to her research on how mobility impacts HIV care for female sex workers. Full Story
International ·
Biden Steps Up Pressure on Israel
SIS professor Jordan Tama spoke to The Conversation about President Joe Biden's recent threat to place conditions on support for Israel after an Israeli drone strike killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Full Story
Alumni ·
SIS Alumna Creates Safer Workplaces for Women
We caught up with Livia Mueller, SIS/BA '10, SIS/MA '13, to discuss her current role, her SIS experience, and how UN Women is setting a precedent—and setting the bar high—for safe workplaces. Full Story
Alumni ·
Honing a Global Vision
At SIS, Rosy Chavez-Martinez, SIS/BA ’24, a recipient of the Raynard Family and Andrew Juster Family Scholarships, pursues her interest in security and policy in Latin America. Full Story
Environment ·
Who Are Today's Climate Activists?
SIS professor Dana R. Fisher explores the truth about three of the big myths being told about climate activism and the climate movement today. Full Story