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A box of grocery items with text "Faculty & Staff Gifts to the Market 1:1 Match to the Market."

Announcement ·

Finish Line Initiative Matches Faculty and Staff Gifts to the Market

A transformative match challenge is currently doubling all faculty and staff gifts to AU’s student food pantry—a vital campus lifeline for student nutrition and services.
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A box of grocery items with text "Faculty & Staff Gifts to the Market 1:1 Match to the Market."

On Campus ·

Finish Line Initiative Matches Faculty and Staff Gifts to the Market

A transformative match challenge is currently doubling all faculty and staff gifts to AU’s student food pantry—a vital campus lifeline for student nutrition and services.
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The Eagle statue on campus, framed by magnolia blossoms.

Alumni ·

Heydt Scholarship Fund Honors a Commitment to Education

An estate bequest from John Heydt, CAS/BA ’75, and his mother, Florence Heydt, is among the largest scholarship gifts in AU’s history.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

Announcement ·

AU Unveils Honored Benefactors Wall

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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The Honored Benefactors Wall on campus.

Announcement ·

AU Welcomes Inaugural Honored Benefactors

The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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Wendy Rieger during her college years

Communications ·

New Scholarship Honors Local News Legend and Alumna Wendy Rieger

The scholarship aims to empower the next generation of aspiring journalists at SOC.
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The signage for "Lydecker Way" in front of the President's House on AU's campus.

Announcement ·

Celebrating Lydecker Way and Tunnel

The new naming recognizes the generous gift of Charlie Lydecker, SPA/BA ’85, and Christine Lydecker, Kogod/BSBA ’86, Kogod/MS ’88, to support student thriving at AU.
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The signage for "Lydecker Way" in front of the President's House on AU's campus.

Announcement ·

Celebrating Lydecker Way and Tunnel

The new naming recognizes the generous gift of Charlie Lydecker, SPA/BA ’85, and Christine Lydecker, Kogod/BSBA ’86, Kogod/MS ’88, to support student thriving at AU.
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Collage of archival documents and an empty picture frame with a question mark.

On Campus ·

A Time-Old Question: Who Was Mary Graydon?

Generations of Eagles know Mary Graydon's name. Yet, the identity of one of AU's earliest benefactresses has long retained an air of mystery.
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Collage of archival documents and an empty picture frame with a question mark.

On Campus ·

A Time-Old Question: Who Was Mary Graydon?

Generations of Eagles know Mary Graydon's name. Yet, the identity of one of AU's earliest benefactresses has long retained an air of mystery.
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