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Jack Boul in his studio

In Remembrance ·

Remembering Jack Boul

Boul’s legacy of teaching and artistry—celebrated through the Jack Boul Collection—will live on at AU and the AU Museum.
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Sean Astin

On Campus ·

From the Silver Screen to the Bender Arena Stage: Sean Astin to Address the Class of 2024

The award-winning actor, advocate, and AU alumnus will offer words of wisdom during the 148th commencement, December 15.
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A class on the quad in front of Battelle-Tompkins Memorial Building

On Campus ·

Why We Teach: CAS Faculty Share What Inspires Them in the Classroom

Faculty reflect on the curiosity, critical thinking, and creative inquiry that define a College of Arts and Sciences education
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Amaate Neil (illustration by Jaylene Arnold)

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Toast to This Skilled Public Speaker

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Amaate Neil, Kogod/MBA ’08, associate director, special and sponsored billing, Office of Student Accounts.
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students play Connect Four in the residence hall

On Campus ·

Building a Nest for Students to Thrive and Fly

For the first time at AU, all first-year students will be living on campus together as part of new residency requirement
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WWF CEO Carter Roberts and Kogod dean David Marchick

Environment ·

WWF Protects Not Just Furry Animals, but Nature Itself

Kogod hosted CEO Carter Roberts on November 12 as part of its Gamechangers in Sustainability Speaker Series
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Senior class of dance students poses together

Arts ·

AU’s Senior Dance Capstone: A Celebration of Artistry and Transformation

Seven seniors present their dance capstone research at Greenberg Theatre
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President Alger chats with a community member

On Campus ·

Unifying After a Heated Election

Eagles came together “to talk about something other than vote counts” during the second Unity Meal, November 6
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Colleen Cohen, SIS/MA ’25, and Johnnie Lee Fielder, SIS/MA ’25

On Campus ·

Helping First-Generation Students Thrive

Colleen Cohen, SIS/MA ’25, and Johnnie Lee Fielder, SIS/MA ’25, talk about their involvement with the First-Generation Graduate Society, an affinity group for first-gen master’s students at American University.
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Dara Ford running across bridge in Marine Corps Marathon 2024

In the Community ·

Training for the Marine Corps Ultramarathon: A CAS Conversation with Dara Ford

CAS Nutrition Education Director shares her tips for fueling and training for the elite Marine Corps Marathon 50k
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