Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara

On Campus ·

2,300 Miles of Mindfulness: Monks Conclude Cross-Country Peace Pilgrimage at American University

The 108-day walk from Texas to DC culminated in an emotional ceremony at Bender Arena, quietly affirming interfaith unity and the enduring human spirit
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Getty Image of Joe Daniels at the 9/11 Memorial during his time as its CEO and president.

On Campus ·

9/11 at 25: What It Means to “Never Forget”

Joe Daniels, former president and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, spoke about our collective responsibility to remember the tragedies of September 11, 2001, and the unity born of profound loss.
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Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

A Global Feast on the Quad: AU Celebrates the Rich Tapestry of Jewish Heritage

Jewish Food Festival brought the community together on March 26 to explore identity, history, and the power of a shared meal
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Alumni ·

AU Alumni Come Together for Annual Mosaic Collective and Alumni Reunion

This year’s Mosaic Collective and Alumni Reunion celebrated the people and experiences that make the AU community stronger.
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PRSSA ICON Conference at the Washington Hilton

Communications ·

AU PRSSA Brings ICON 2025 to DC

Co-hosting the national PRSSA conference spotlights collaboration, confidence, and connection.
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Congressman Beto O'Rourke in conversation with SPA professor David Barker. Photo by Julia Gibson.

On Campus ·

Beto O’Rourke Talks Punk Rock and Politics at American University

The fourth-generation Texan, small-business owner, and former congressman (D-TX) discussed rebellious music, grassroots organizing, and youth voter turnout during AU Family Weekend.
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Taha Vahanvaty and Ethan McBride

Achievements ·

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Meet AU’s 2026 President’s Award Winners

Ethan McBride, SPA/BS ’26, takes home the university’s highest undergraduate honor for his accessibility advocacy, while Taha Vahanvaty, SPA/BA ’26, is the inaugural recipient of the President’s Award for Civic Engagement.
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Ashley Merritt. Illustration by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Time of Your (Residence) Life

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Ashley Merritt, director of residence life
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On Campus ·

Fidel Castro’s Daughter Visits AU

Cuban exile and dissident Alina Fernández joined the Kennedy Political Union on October 20 to share her story and call for democracy.
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On Campus ·

Firefighter Recounts 9/11 on 24th Anniversary of Attack

FDNY’s Richard Picciotto shared his harrowing account of surviving the deadliest terrorist attack in US history during the Kennedy Political Union’s first event of the semester.
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