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Released: 12-Nov-2024 12:20 PM EST
American University School of Communication Student Gabe Castro-Root is Selected for Exclusive Antarctic Expedition
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American University’s School of Communication (SOC) announced today that seasoned student journalist Gabe Castro-Root was selected to join an expedition to Antarctica where he will be reporting on the expedition.

Released: 8-Oct-2024 1:05 PM EDT
New PEER Center at American University to Advance Equitable Postsecondary Education Outcomes
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A new academic center that will research policies to improve the affordability and outcomes of postsecondary education in the United States has been launched today at American University’s School of Public Affairs (AU SPA). Led by scholars from AU and The George Washington University, the new Postsecondary Equity & Economics Research (PEER) Center will offer a unique blend of academic research and policy expertise.

Released: 31-Jul-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Programs at American University’s School of International Service Maintain Top-Tier Rankings by Foreign Policy Magazine
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Foreign Policy magazine continues to recognize programs at American University's School of International Service as some of the best in the country.

Released: 28-Jun-2024 11:35 AM EDT
American University’s General Counsel Traevena Byrd to Chair the National Association of College and University Attorneys Board of Directors
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Today, the National Association of College and University Attorneys announced American University’s General Counsel Traevena Byrd as Board Chair for NACUA’s 5,000 plus member organization. She will begin her term on June 28and serve as chair through June 24, 2025.

Released: 23-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Landmark Conference Celebrating Betty Ford’s Legacy as First Lady, With Notable Expert Panels
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, in partnership with the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) and American University’s School of Public Affairs, announce a conference commemorating the enduring influence of first ladies in American history, with a special focus on the remarkable contributions of Betty Ford.

Released: 17-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
National Conference: First Lady Betty Ford: 50th Anniversary Celebration
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A national conference will bring together scholars, biographers, historians, archivists, First Ladies’ staff, and members of the public to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Betty Ford’s tenure as First Lady, showcase her leadership, and commemorate her groundbreaking conference on First Ladies in 1984.

Released: 4-Mar-2024 7:05 PM EST
Super Tuesday in an Unprecedented Election Year: Experts Available for Comment
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WHAT: Tomorrow, 16 states and one territory will head to the polls in the biggest primary election of this year’s election cycle. As we watch the results come in, American University experts are available to comment on a broad range of issues related to the 2024 presidential elections.   WHEN: March 4, 2024 – ongoing  WHERE: In studio, email, phone, or virtual   WHO:  Experts available for comments include  David Barker, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, is an expert on a broad range of topics, including American political parties, campaigns and elections, representation, culture and polarization, ideology and attitudes, information and communication, political institutions, and a wide variety of public policy issues.

Released: 28-Feb-2024 9:05 AM EST
Cybersecurity Leaders Launch New Online Platform to Close Gaps in Understanding Cyber Policy
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The Shahal M. Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute at AU, CrowdStrike and Wiley Rein launch a new online platform designed to help cybersecurity and privacy professionals, government officials, and students understand the fundamentals of key cybersecurity policy topics and stay up-to-speed on the context, players, history and issues underlying the key cyber public policy issues of the day.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
 American University Named a Leader in Fulbright U.S. Student Scholars
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American University is a top producer of Fulbright students, and was recognized by the U.S. Department of State as having one of the highest number of students and alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Released: 6-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
New Report Shares First-Hand Experiences of Young Americans’ Relationship with Guns
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New Report Shares First-Hand Experiences of Young Americans’ Relationship with Guns

Released: 19-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
American University Receives $5.7 Million from NSF to Bridge Research and Policy, Address Real-World Challenges
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American University won a cooperative research agreement from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Accelerating Research Translation program that will help AU foster greater use of evidence in the public and private sectors.



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