4400 Mass Ave December 2024

We the People

Jon Alger brings a focus on civility, civics, and community to his role as AU’s 16th president

Fortunate Son

As the radio voice of the Washington Commanders, Bram Weinstein, SOC/BA ’95, is living his childhood dream

Pennsylvanian Micah Mahjoubian, SPA/BA ’96, can pinpoint the moment he developed a passion for politics

Eleanor Alger shares five of her favorite upcoming DC theater performances with her new Eagle family

Technological wizardry is not a “solution” for disability, argues Writer as Witness author Ashley Shew

Faith Massey, CAS/BA ’25, enjoyed a fantastic voyage this summer as winner of a prestigious national scholarship

Sarah Wells, SPA/BA ’02, founder of line of breast pump bags, on how to better support working moms

Perspectives December 2024

Once fearful of public speaking, former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat, SPA/BA ’95, now helps others find their voice

Winston Pingeon, SPA/BA ’16, a former police officer who served on January 6, finds inspiration, healing in painting the US Capitol

Perspectives December 2024

If “the civic” is a potluck, what would you bring to the communal table?

The use of shared scooters, bikes, and other “first/last mile” devices has increased 35-fold since 2010