Achievements ·
What AU’s Class of 2025 Needed to Know
Inspiration from an actor, president and CEO of Capital Area Food Bank, and the publisher of The Wall Street Journal headlined AU’s 149th commencement.
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A Semester Abroad Leads to a Global Career
Reflecting on his study abroad in Japan and all that came after, Jason Cohen, SIS/BA ’92, believes the value of international education is more relevant than ever.
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Navigating Uncertainty: Resources and Hope for the AU Community
Recent and ongoing layoffs, hiring freezes, and other changes occurring in the federal government have affected many AU community members.
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Amplifying API Voices Through Digital Storytelling
From strategic communications to launching her own podcast, American University Alumni Board Member Megan Nguyen Rummler, SOC/MA ‘19, uses storytelling to center advocacy and identity.
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Achievements ·
Donor-Funded Scholarships Fuel Big Dreams at AU
The annual Celebration of Scholarships brought together AU donors and students in shared community.
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Greetings from Patty Caballero
A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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Communications ·
SOC 30 Under 30 Visionaries and Pioneers
Susan Zirinsky recalls her transformative experiences at SOC, connecting her pioneering journey in journalism to the remarkable accomplishments of the '30 Under 30' honorees.
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Education ·
From Classroom to Leadership: Dr. Afie Mirshah-Nayar's Educational Journey
She earned her Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MAT:ESOL) in January 2000. What began as a suggestion from a counselor became a perfect fit.
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Alumni ·
Announcing AU’s 2025 Alumni Award Winners
The Alumni Association will honor the five recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards on Thursday, May 15.
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Communications ·
SOC 30 Under 30: Dreams, Drive and Determination
Alisyn Camerota reminisces about her formative years at SOC, drawing parallels between her own ambitious rise in journalism and the trailblazing achievements of the '30 Under 30' honorees.
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