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Asha Scielzo Appointed President of the American Health Law Association

Asha Scielzo Appointed President of the American Health Law Association

15 Jul, 2024

The American Health Law Association (AHLA) has announced Asha Scielzo as its new Association President for the upcoming year. Scielzo officially began her term on July 1.

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American University Washington College Of Law Honors Graduates At 2nd Annual Commencement Awards Ceremony

American University Washington College Of Law Honors Graduates At 2nd Annual Commencement Awards Ceremony

17 May, 2024

Culminating years of hard work, graduating American University Washington College of Law students gathered with their families to receive awards commemorating extraordinary academic achievement.

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Honoring Excellence: AUWCL's Legends and Leaders Awards Dinner 2024

Honoring Excellence: AUWCL's Legends and Leaders Awards Dinner 2024

21 Apr, 2024

Alumni, faculty, and distinguished guests gathered at the American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) for the highly anticipated Legends and Leaders Awards Dinner, honoring the exceptional achievements of its alumni. This year's event held special significance as it coincided with AUWCL's 125th anniversary, marking a momentous occasion in the institution's rich history. 

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Social Determinants Of Health & Health Equity: Where We Live, What We Eat, And How We Access Care

Social Determinants Of Health & Health Equity: Where We Live, What We Eat, And How We Access Care

08 Apr, 2024

The American University Washington College of Law Health Law & Policy Brief symposium brought together public health professionals and health law experts to discuss the social determinants of health, focusing on how housing, food access, and healthcare location impact health outcomes.

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Health, Equity and Law after Dobbs

Health, Equity and Law after Dobbs

29 May, 2023

Two-day interdisciplinary conference brings together experts to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court case and potential solutions for advancing reproductive health and justice

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American University Washington College of Law Receives Top Specialty Rankings by U.S. News, Jumps Eight Spots in Overall Ranking

American University Washington College of Law Receives Top Specialty Rankings by U.S. News, Jumps Eight Spots in Overall Ranking

22 Mar, 2022

American University Washington College of Law is pleased to have seven specialty programs recognized by our peer institutions through voting in the annual U.S. News and World rankings.

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AUWCL Places Second and Third at the 9th Annual Health Law Regulatory & Compliance Competition

AUWCL Places Second and Third at the 9th Annual Health Law Regulatory & Compliance Competition

05 Mar, 2020

On February 22, 2020, AUWCL won second and third place at the University of Maryland's 9th Annual Health Law Regulatory & Compliance Competition! 

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The Opioid Crisis: Rethinking Policy and Law

The Opioid Crisis: Rethinking Policy and Law

22 Feb, 2019

Bringing together leading experts in public policy, law, economics, medicine, public health, law enforcement, emergency response, and more to reimagine policies and laws related to community prevention, access to pain treatment, access to treatment for substance use disorders, harm reduction, and the civil and criminal justice systems in response to the opioid crisis.

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Health Law Legislative and Regulatory Practice Colloquium

Health Law Legislative and Regulatory Practice Colloquium

19 Feb, 2019

Health Law and Policy Program presents: Health Law Legislative and Regulatory Practice Colloquium Series - Spring 2019. Join us for a series of events highlighting current developments in health law and policy.

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