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Katzen Soundbites Logo

Arts ·

Katzen Soundbites Fall 2023

Free performances every Tuesday and Thursday this fall
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Shilpa Das Gupta

On Campus ·

Bender Library Staffer’s Podcast Gains Accolades and Global Audience

Started by Shilpa Das Gupta, SOC/MA ’18, during the pandemic, the show is now among Feedspot's top 50 global folklore podcasts
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President John F. Kennedy giving 1963 Commencement Speech

On Campus ·

60th Anniversary of Kennedy Commencement Speech

60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy visited American University to give the commencement speech for the class of 1963.
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American University Students Studying on Campus

On Campus ·

Control X: Cutting the Digital Divide at American University

A campus-wide collaboration results in AU’s Inclusive Technology Initiative to provide laptops and support for Eagles who need it most.
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Students on a panel at AU's second experiential learning conference.

Education ·

Where Education Meets Experience: Conference Showcases Experiential Learning

Students and alumni shared how hands-on learning experiences have helped them build real-world job skills during the second annual AU and Beyond conference, April 12.
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Banning books has reached a all-time high in America.

Research ·

Three Facts and a Fiction: Challenging Books

AU librarian Kathryn Ray explains why we haven’t turned the page on censorship.
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AU Theater Performance

Arts ·

Discounted and Free in D.C.

Check out the free or discounted exhibits and shows available to students!
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Graceland Album Art

Arts ·

Graceland

A look at Graceland, the 2004 reissue of the 1986 album by Paul Simon.
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Into The Woods Title Card

Arts ·

Into the Woods

A look at Into the Woods, a musical by Stephen Sondheim.
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Students designed the logo for AU's first experiential learning conference.

Education ·

SOC Students Design, Host Conference

AU’s public relations capstone embodies experiential learning by taking on real-world advertising clients.
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