You are here: American University News All News

portrait of LaTanya Sothern at AU

Alumni ·

Greetings from LaTanya Sothern

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President LaTanya Sothern
Full Story

two microphones sit in front of the US flag

Government & Politics ·

Policy Analysis: 2024 US Presidential Election

SIS experts discuss the policy stances of the Trump/Vance campaign versus the Harris/Walz campaign on several key 2024 election and policy issues.
Full Story

Dr. Renata Brazil David

WCL ·

Dr. Renata Brazil-David Elected Director General of ITSO

AUWCL Alumna Shatters Barriers as the First Woman Director General of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
Full Story

Selfie of multigenerational family

Achievements ·

PhD Candidate Isaac Morales Recognized for Health Disparity Work

Clinical Psychology PhD student will join cohort at prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to pursue research and advocacy work on racial health disparities
Full Story

Edwina Simms

Alumni ·

Connect with AU through our new Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations

Edwina Simms assumed the role this past spring.
Full Story

PEER Center

Announcement ·

New PEER Center at AU to Advance Equitable Postsecondary Education Outcomes

AU and The George Washington University launch a new Postsecondary Equity & Economics Research (PEER) Center that will research policies to improve the affordability and outcomes of postsecondary education in the United States.
Full Story

Marley Joseph, Abby Turner, Lauren Gersten, Dean Niles Goins, Atticus Scherer, Gabe Castro-Root, Toni DaCosta

Communications ·

Students Share Their Pathways to Success at SOC

At Family Weekend, a panel of six communication students shared their advice on finding success in and outside of the classroom.
Full Story

Book highlight

Research ·

Ken Conca, After the Floods: The Search for Resilience in Ellicott City

Ken Conca's timely new book is "After the Floods: The Search for Resilience in Ellicott City."
Full Story

Isaiah Headen Media in the Mix Podcast Poster

Communications ·

From Punchlines to Timelines: SOC Double Alum Talks Career Success and Creative Journey on Media in the Mix

Isaiah Headen gave his college and career insights on Media in the Mix and recapped comedy workshops his team held at this year’s Anacostia Youth Media Festival
Full Story

To the Point. A ship loaded with cargo containers at port.

Social Sciences ·

To the Point: How Would a Longshoremen Strike Impact American Consumers?

Professor Mary Eschelbach Hansen answers our question of the week
Full Story