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Released: 26-Nov-2012 3:40 PM EST
American University Biologist Discovers New Crab Species
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Areopaguristes tudgei is a new species of hermit crab recently discovered on the barrier reef off the coast of Belize by Christopher Tudge, a biology professor at American University in Washington, D.C.

Released: 20-Nov-2012 12:40 PM EST
American Univ. Chosen to Develop Higher Ed. in Myanmar
American University

The Institute of International Education chose American University to be part of the 2012 Myanmar Initiative of the International Academic Partnership Program. The IIE launched the Myanmar Higher Education Initiative in New York earlier today.

Released: 1-Nov-2012 9:50 AM EDT
High School, College Students Reveal Preference for Obama
American University

New national poll conducted by American University/GfK Research reveals high school and college students overwhelmingly prefer Obama over Romney. Gender gap in place even among young voters.

Released: 8-Oct-2012 8:30 AM EDT
$10 Million a Minute Bus Stop at American Univ.
American University

The Comeback America Initiative (CAI) $10 Million a Minute, Speak Out, Don’t Freak Out Tour is coming to American University on October 9 to engage area university students in the growing $70 trillion debt IOU being passed along to them and all Americans.

Released: 1-Oct-2012 4:30 PM EDT
The Obese Brain May Thwart Weight Loss
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New research by American University professor Terry Davidson indicates obesity resulting from high fat, high sugar foods may impair brain, fuel overeating.

Released: 17-Sep-2012 11:00 AM EDT
Occupy’s Tumultuous Year Yields Rich Research Data
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American University Criminologist Ed Maguire’s first phase of research examines how Occupiers view police and legal authorities.

Released: 31-Aug-2012 7:00 AM EDT
2012 Democratic National Convention Analysis from American University Professors
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American University experts are available for comment

Released: 24-Aug-2012 1:00 PM EDT
North Carolina Still a Swing State for 2012
American University

American University professor says vote against same-sex marriage soes not indicate Romney will win NC.

Released: 20-Aug-2012 12:50 PM EDT
Minority Journalism Grad Students Confident about Future
American University

Minority enrollment for AU in communications, journalism and related programs ranked ninth in nation.

Released: 24-Jul-2012 1:00 PM EDT
Inaugural Dean for American University’s Professional & Extended Studies School Selected
American University

USC Annenberg School for Communication’s East Coast Director to Lead AU’s First New School Since 1984.

Released: 19-Jul-2012 10:00 AM EDT
The Foreigner with a Gun
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American University professor’s research looks at media portrayals of ethnic terrorists and mass shooters.

Released: 27-Jun-2012 10:00 AM EDT
An Environmentally Friendly Approach to Death
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American University Grad Student’s Film “Dying Green” discusses new sustainable burial method.

Released: 19-Jun-2012 3:35 PM EDT
Super Fans Behind Comic Book Films’ Super Success
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American University professor says unusually dedicated comic book fan base helps drive film genre’s popularity.

Released: 18-Jun-2012 10:50 AM EDT
Secrets Every Incoming College Freshman Needs to Know
American University

Professor’s tell-all book breaks silence for achieving success in college. Award winning professor Jon Gould explains what many professors fail to tell their students. Gould's tips, strategies, and insider information make it a must read for students and parents.

Released: 14-Jun-2012 1:15 PM EDT
New MA in Media EntrepreneurshipExpands American University's Entrepreneurial Programs
American University

Masters in Media Entrepreneurship program combines new business school and communication courses.

Released: 6-Jun-2012 10:00 AM EDT
Millennials Not as Excited To Vote in This Presidential Election
American University

Survey by American University communication students shows youth vote still supports Obama, shows concern about economy

Released: 6-Jun-2012 9:05 AM EDT
June Trifecta Could Save Eurozone: Greek Election, G-20 & EU Council Summit
American University

American University’s EU and business experts Matthias Matthijs, Stephen Silvia, and Robert Sicina are available to discuss the current state of the Eurozone economy, risks associated with plans to rescue the EU economy, the impact of the three events coming up later this month, and the impact the euro crisis is having on the U.S.

   
Released: 29-May-2012 11:00 AM EDT
The Science of Re-Runs: Why We Watch Our Favorite Episode of a TV Show, or Listen to a Favorite Song, Over and Over Again
American University

American University Professor Cristel Russell presents research on re-consumption.

   
Released: 16-May-2012 8:30 AM EDT
American University Experts Available to Discuss NATO Summit
American University

What is the future of NATO? Can the Europeans or the Americans continue to fund NATO capabilities? Will the Alliance commitment to Afghanistan operations decline as European nations withdraw? Experts from American University are available to discuss the isues.

Released: 7-May-2012 11:05 AM EDT
American University and Sony Join Forces with the Sony Digital Media Academy
American University

AU is one of only nine universities chosen to receive Sony’s digital media technology.

Released: 2-May-2012 12:50 PM EDT
“Mistake to Say Afghanistan War Ending,” Says American University Expert
American University

While the U.S. is drawing down significantly and turning over operations to the Afghans, it’s a mistake to say the war is ending. The war will continue beyond 2014 for the Afghans as well as for those U.S. service men and women who comprise the residual force that remains in country.

Released: 1-May-2012 8:00 AM EDT
New Research Helps to Explain 2012 Elections from Political Ambition to the Presidential Nomination Process
American University

Just in time for the 2012 elections, two American University School of Public Affairs Department of Government professors published new books. Candice Nelson is the author of Grant Park: The Democratization of Presidential Elections 1968-2008 (Brookings 2011) and Jennifer Lawless is the author of Becoming a Candidate: Political Ambition and the Decision to Run for Office (Cambridge 2012).

Released: 20-Apr-2012 2:00 PM EDT
Investigating Power: The First Comprehensive Online Visual History of How Journalists Have Helped to Save Democracy
American University

American University’s Investigative Reporting Workshop launches visual history project of journalism’s most significant reporting of the last 60 years

Released: 17-Apr-2012 4:55 PM EDT
American University Announces Six Speakers for 2012 Commencement
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Honorees to include Valerie Jarrett, Erskine Bowles, Wayne Clough, Rajiv Shah, Barbara Krumsiek, and Tom Curley

Released: 16-Apr-2012 3:00 PM EDT
American University Names New School of Communication Dean
American University

Jeff Rutenbeck, Champlain College dean, to lead one of the top schools of communication in the nation.

Released: 13-Apr-2012 8:30 AM EDT
Does the Summit of the Americas Still Matter?
American University

American University’s Latin America, and U.S. foreign policy experts are available to discuss the Summit of the Americas taking place in Cartagena, Colombia, and what will be taking place officially and on the sidelines April 14-15.

Released: 11-Apr-2012 12:45 PM EDT
It’s Tax Season Again, and the Middle Class Is Filing Its Returns
American University

American University tax experts available for tax commentary.

Released: 6-Apr-2012 10:40 AM EDT
Can Obama and Brazil's Rousseff Find Strategic Synergies?
American University

American University U.S.-Brazil, foreign policy, and Latin America experts are available to provide analysis of Brazil's Rousseff’s White House visit on Monday, April 9.

Released: 2-Apr-2012 10:55 AM EDT
American University Appoints New School of Public Affairs Dean
American University

American University has named Barbara Romzek, an expert in the area of public management and accountability,to be the new dean of its School of Public Affairs (SPA). Dr. Romzek will assume leadership of SPA on July 1, 2012.

Released: 2-Apr-2012 10:45 AM EDT
Obama Hosts North American Leaders’ Summit
American University

Robert Pastor is available to discuss the importance North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) hosted by President Obama. "While many focus on China's rise and Europe's fall, few seem to realize that our first and second largest markets in the world and largest sources of energy imports are Canada and Mexico," Pastor said.

Released: 21-Mar-2012 7:00 PM EDT
Video Games: An Industry on the Rise
American University

American University Professor explores growth in this $25 billion a year industry.

Released: 28-Feb-2012 10:45 AM EST
What Does a Putin Presidency Mean for Russians, the U.S.?
American University

Whether the old or new Putin emerges the victor seems to be the real question in the five way race to win the Russian presidency. American University experts are available to provide analysis.

Released: 22-Feb-2012 2:40 PM EST
Does Obama’s Tax Proposal Reform Go Far Enough?
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American University’s Kogod Tax Center experts David Kautter and Don Williamson are available to analyze and discuss the Obama administration’s corporate tax reform and small business tax reform proposals.

Released: 15-Feb-2012 12:15 PM EST
Millennial Students Launch Nixon Grand Jury Testimony Website
American University

A group of American University students fascinated by the scandal produced a website: Nixon Detached for “Watergate: A Constitutional Crisis,” a class offered at American University’s School of Public Affairs each fall, taught by adjunct professor Don Fulsom, a former White House correspondent and a Washington bureau chief for United Press International who covered the Watergate scandal.

Released: 30-Jan-2012 8:00 AM EST
President Bill Clinton Named Wonk of the Year by American University
American University

President Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, and first popularly acknowledged wonk to occupy the Oval Office, has been named American University’s inaugural Wonk of the Year.

Released: 24-Jan-2012 3:15 PM EST
FY 2013 Defense Budget is a Turning Point
American University

The FY 2013 defense budget request will raise many questions about the ability of the U.S. to protect its national security interests abroad. American University Prof. Gordon Adams, former associate director for national security and international affairs at OMB in the Clinton administration is available for analysis and reaction.

Released: 13-Jan-2012 8:00 AM EST
Seven Factors Reveal Why Women Don't Run for Office
American University

New report from American University, "Men Rule: The Continued Under-Representation of Women in U.S. Politics," identifies why even with the emergence over the past ten years of high-profile women in politics, the gap between women and men’s interest in running for office is the same today as it was a decade ago.

Released: 5-Jan-2012 12:00 PM EST
American University Millennials Trek to New Hampshire Primary Report, Analyze Events
American University

Communicating the 2012 Election class goes into the field in search of New Hampshire primary stories. Students learn from veteran media faculty leaders.

Released: 4-Jan-2012 2:55 PM EST
Songbird Brain Synapses and Glial Cells Can Make Estrogen
American University

Findings may present important implications for brain degeneration in humans.



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