On Campus ·
Challenge Accepted: Graduating Changemakers Share Stories of Perseverance
Six accomplished forthcoming graduates talk about the most significant challenges they faced at AU and how they found a way to overcome them.
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Announcement ·
Distinguished Scholar, Collaborative Leader Joins American University as Dean of Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services
Dr. Bridget Trogden will serve as the new dean of undergraduate education and academic student services.
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Education ·
Meet SOE Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Asia S. Thomas Uzomba
Uzomba brings her strong research background and commitment to equity in education to assist in the management of a key SOE project
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Announcement ·
Justice Jackson, Former MD Gov. Hogan, Ted Leonsis to Speak at American University’s Spring Commencement
An unparalleled roster of dynamic leaders from across business, law, politics, and the arts will address and celebrate 3,400 American University graduates this spring.
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Education ·
Assistant Professor Dr. Emily Grossnickle Peterson Awarded Prestigious $1.3M Grant
The study of how curiosity affects learning may benefit teaching.
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Education ·
Emma Garry: Growing Others Through Leadership
As she prepares to graduate, she longs to keep her UGC successes intact by helping SOE’s future student leaders. Read her tips for being an effective leader.
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Education ·
Working Together to Respond to Crises: Earthquakes in Turkey and Beyond
“Crisis-affected governments, communities, teachers, and children should be at the center of deciding and implementing what is most appropriate and relevant education to their contexts.”
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Education ·
$739k Grant Awarded for Tutoring Elementary Students
The AU Future Teacher Tutors were awarded up to $739k in funding to expand tutoring in DC schools.
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Education ·
Breaking Down Barriers: ADVANCE grant will help AU retain women and underrepresented STEM faculty
STEM leaders speak about how their efforts will move AU forward and their experiences as women and women of color who advanced in teaching and scholarship.
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In the Community ·
12 for ’23: A Dozen Things to Look Forward to This Year at AU
Mark your calendar for the 12 things we’re looking forward to at AU and keep an eye out for more throughout the year in This Week at AU, on social media, and elsewhere.
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