For decades, scientists have worked to develop treatments for drug addiction, obesity and dementia. Now, highly original research by American University Distinguished Professor Terry Davidson suggests a transformative approach to these problems.
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Alumnus reflects on his time as an Alumni Board Member and APIAN chair.
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AU Board of Trustees member Jeff Sine, SIS/BA ’76, and his wife, journalist Samira Sine, wanted to create an incubator to solve challenges facing politics and policy. Through their $10 million gift, AU launched the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics.
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Domestic terrorism incidents have soared to new highs in the United States. American University's Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) is devising new ways to explore, understand, and counteract this escalating challenge.
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In October 2020, during a pandemic, on time, and under budget, AU’s new Hall of Science opened its doors, providing our faculty and staff with innovative spaces to support their groundbreaking work.
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The AU/DCPS Teacher Pipeline Project seeks to impact two issues: a shortage of highly qualified teachers in DC and the need for a diverse, antiracist, and culturally responsive teaching pool.
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The Project on Civil Discourse helps students learn to respectfully balance competing ideas in an increasingly polarized society.
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The American University community is known for vision, generosity, and teamwork—and nowhere is that more apparent or vital than in our donors’ response to annual giving.
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American University gratefully recognizes the following individuals who are stepping up and leading the way to ensure AU remains an institution where purpose is nurtured, honed, and activated.
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The American University Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar (FDDS) program has opened a world of possibilities for students with rare talent, creative ability, and extraordinary drive.
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