AU subscribers are putting the community in the Airlie Berkshire Farm community-supported agriculture program, which brings people together through weekly deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables. Full Story
Achievements ·
At Airlie, American University Grows a Sustainable Future
At Airlie farm and scenic retreat, the first carbon-neutral university in the US is feeding its community, developing the next generation of changemakers, and innovating for a sustainable future. Full Story
Buildings ·
All buildings on campus now equipped with new state-of-the-art fire alarm systems
The American University community can take comfort in knowing that today all buildings on campus are equipped with new state-of-the-art fire alarm systems that ensure greater safety and quicker detection signals. Full Story
Environment ·
From Trash to Treasure
This May, Project Move Out collected 500 pounds of food and about five tons of clothing from AU students. Full Story
Environment ·
Meltzer Center Poised to Be AU’s First Net Zero Building, but What Is Net Zero?
American University achieved carbon neutrality in 2018 and is now moving to further advance our sustainability goals by adding what is expected to become its first Net Zero Energy building to the campus portfolio. Full Story
Environment ·
Meltzer Center will feature AU's first geothermal heat pump system
Construction begins for AU's first geothermal heat pump system, as part of Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance Full Story
Alumni ·
Eagle Made: Alumni-Owned Businesses Come to Campus
Entrepreneurial Eagles partner with AU to share their products with the campus community. Full Story
On Campus ·
For the Love of Food
Celebrity chef Bal Arneson brought the spice to campus on April 9, hosting a cooking demonstration, menu takeover, and meet-and-greet to benefit AU’s initiatives to fight food insecurity Full Story
On Campus ·
Spreading Mulch—and the Spirit of Community
More than 420 volunteers got their hands dirty during AU’s 31st annual Campus Beautification Day on April 9–10. Full Story
On Campus ·
He Speaks for the Trees
Groundskeeper and AU grad student John Boyle Ruiz, SIS/BA ’22, has bloomed where he’s planted, launching the arboretum’s Tree Thursday Instagram series Full Story