Arts ·
"Damn Things Will Kill Ya," a Play Written and Produced at AU
An interview with writer Olivia Luzquinos (CAS ‘23) and cast member Professor Tara Giordano
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On Campus ·
Meet Undergrad Student Commencement Speaker Daniella Olivares
Olivares will speak at fall commencement on December 17
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Research ·
Surgeon General Raises Alarm: Is Loneliness a National Crisis?
AU’s Jody Gan answers our question of the week
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Alumni ·
Embracing Passion(s)—Plural—at AU
Aisley Wallace Harper, CAS/BA ’23, SPA/BA ’23, MS ’24, isn’t interested in disciplinary silos. The recipient of the Eleanor Gomolinski Lally Endowed Fund feels as at home onstage as in a counter-terrorism roundtable.
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In the Community ·
Multilingualism on Rise in US: Illusion or Reality?
An interview with Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures Amelia Tseng
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Environment ·
LatinX Environmentalisms
Two-day event promotes antiracist approaches to environmental work.
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Student Life ·
Food Matters: DC Ward 7 Shoppers Spin-to-Win for Better Health
AU’s Department of Health Studies brings nutrition expertise and tips to DC shoppers
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Achievements ·
Elizabeth Rule’s “Indigenous DC” Wins AES Outstanding Book Award
Association for Ethnic Studies honors professor’s book with highest scholarly award
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Announcement ·
Transforming the Food System to Serve All
Grant of $2.8M from Novo Nordisk Inc. to American University to address food security in D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8
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Arts ·
Bringing "Daughters of Leda" Characters to Life through Costume
Costume Designer Stephanie Parks offers insights into creative, collaborative process
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