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Athletics ·

Major Gifts Support AU Student Experience and Athletics

Underscoring American University’s commitment to creating a student-centered, holistic experience inside and outside the classroom, two recent, significant gifts will help enhance the student experience and AU Athletics.
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Alumni ·

AU Alumnus Lonnie Bunch, Philanthropic Leaders Recognized at President’s Circle Event-2020

For his many achievements as a renowned curator, historian, and educator, Lonnie Bunch, CAS/BA ’74, CAS/MA ’76, received the 2020 Cyrus A. Ansary Medal on Tuesday, October 27, at the 39th President’s Circle Celebration.
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Alumni ·

Estate Gift Helps Library Innovate During COVID-19

When the late Doris Blaisdell, CAS/BA ’44, planned an estate gift to American University, she could not have known that her generosity would impact the university at a pivotal moment in history. But that’s exactly what happened.
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The Humanities Truck in front of Batelle-Tomkins building. There is a map of DC on the truck.

In the Community ·

The Humanities Truck Brings Food and Community to DC’s Day Laborers

AU’s Humanities Truck engages DC communities by gathering and disseminating research and shared stories. Now it’s doing much more than that—it is helping ease food distribution to people in need impacted by COVID-19.
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Trees and flowers on the AU quad in spring

On Campus ·

CTRL Stands Ready No Matter the Teaching Modality

The ability to wear multiple hats has likely never been more relevant for faculty. But that’s exactly why CTRL exists—to help faculty excel as educators throughout their careers.
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On Campus ·

Pathways to Science - Kyli's Story

Kyli received the Gloria A. Likins Scholarship that supports her cancer research project in professor John Bracht’s laboratory.
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Arts ·

State of the Arts

AU is home to an extraordinary treasure: the 9,000-plus-piece Corcoran Legacy Collection. It’s our privilege to care for it and share it with the more than 30,000 people who visit the American University Museum each year.
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