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2024 Writer as Witness winners: Chloe Raymond, Lucas Powers, Berit Rosenstiel, Gabrielle Fish

Literature 繚

Student Winners Announced for Writer as Witness Essay Contest

Four students recognized for original written pieces inspired by this years book, Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement
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Oreoluwa Erinfolami on an elevated glass and metal catwalk in a modern building

Announcement 繚

Meet Graduate Student Commencement Speaker Oreoluwa Erinfolami

Biotechnology MS student approaches life with full attention and commitment
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Jack Boul in his studio

In Remembrance 繚

Remembering Jack Boul

Bouls legacy of teaching and artistrycelebrated through the Jack Boul Collectionwill live on at AU and the AU Museum.
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Kelsey Kirsch

Science 繚

Getting Published as a First Author: A CAS Conversation with Kelsey Kirsch

Undergraduate biochemistry major shares how her research was published in Royal Society of Chemistry journal Dalton Transactions
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Purchasing decisions were central to the planning of the new Meltzer Center. Earlier this year, AU broke ground on the center, which will be the first net-zero university building in the region. Rendering courtesy Perkins Eastman /Rust Orling Architects.

Research 繚

New Research Project Launched at AU Aims to Further Improve Sustainability

A new research project underway at American University aims to find ways that AUs employees can make greener choices in purchasing.
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A class on the quad in front of Battelle-Tompkins Memorial Building

On Campus 繚

Why We Teach: CAS Faculty Share What Inspires Them in the Classroom

Faculty reflect on the curiosity, critical thinking, and creative inquiry that define a College of Arts and Sciences education
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Senior class of dance students poses together

Arts 繚

AUs Senior Dance Capstone: A Celebration of Artistry and Transformation

Seven seniors present their dance capstone research at Greenberg Theatre
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Taylor Swift performing at Eras Tour. Photo by Ronald Woan

Social Sciences 繚

Swiftonomics Class a Smash Hit: A CAS Conversation with Kara Reynolds

Professor and Department Chair talks about what Taylor Swift can teach us about economics
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Dara Ford running across bridge in Marine Corps Marathon 2024

In the Community 繚

Training for the Marine Corps Ultramarathon: A CAS Conversation with Dara Ford

CAS Nutrition Education Director shares her tips for fueling and training for the elite Marine Corps Marathon 50k
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Students perform Urinetown: the Musical, waving protest signs and singing on dark stage in industrial work clothes.

Arts 繚

AU Launches New Social Action, Justice, and the Performing Arts Certificate

Department of Performing Arts prepares students to make a difference through the arts
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