On Campus ·
Eagle Tales: She’s Got the Beat
AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Liz Kan, operations manager for the Investigative Reporting Workshop (IRW) in the School of Communication.
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Alumni ·
Becoming the Voice Behind the Camera
How the Michael Forman and Bonnie Brae Forman Endowed Scholarship helped one AU student reframe his future.
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Communications ·
American University’s Aufderheide Honored by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
University Professor Patricia Aufderheide has been recognized by NATAS as a 2026 News & Documentary Silver Circle Honor Society inductee.
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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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Communications ·
Uncovering Coded Antisemitism Online Takes Both Human Expertise and AI Automation
The Unmasking Antisemitism project at American University uses artificial intelligence, qualitative analysis and survey experiments to develop studies and tools to detect overt and coded hate speech.
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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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Communications ·
From Classroom to Newsroom: Gabrielle McNamee on Journalism, Justice, and Life at AU
As she steps into the Editor-in-Chief role at the Eagle, McNamee (SOC-SPA/’27) reflects on her path through student journalism, her double major in Journalism and Justice, Law & Criminology, and how she balances academic and newsroom life.
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Athletics ·
“The Best Time of My Life”: AU Student Completes Boston Marathon
Graduating AU women's soccer player Elle McClary, SOC/BA ’26, raised $10,000 for the Abby Mac Foundation to secure her spot in the 130th race on April 20.
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Communications ·
SOC Senior Debrief: From Exploration to Focus
Through her communication studies major, Melanie Sikaffy explored journalism, filmmaking, and visual storytelling before finding her passion for strategic communication.
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Communications ·
SOC Senior Debrief: Mentorship, Professional Projects, and Industry Experience
Film major Ethan Kauffman shares how he leveraged faculty connections, internsihps, and challenging coursework to propel his professional development.
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