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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
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Social Sciences ·

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

Professor Mary Eschelbach Hansen answers our question of the week
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Government & Politics ·

Election 2024: How Will Candidates' Approaches to Corporate Tax Affect the Economy?

College of Arts and Sciences economists find key differences in the presidential candidates' corporate tax proposals
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Arts ·

To the Point: Why Are Climate Activists Attacking Art? 

Art history professor Nika Elder answers our question of the week 
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Education ·

Top Five Reasons to Attend Grad School at AU in Washington, DC

From internships and networking opportunities to cultural enrichment, AU, CAS, and the nation’s capital offer one-of-a-kind grad school experiences and opportunities
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Science ·

AU Launches PhD in Biomedical and Environmental Health Sciences

Professor Victoria Connaughton explains how new degree intertwines science along with skills to develop policies informed by science
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Science ·

Data Science BS Program Is First in DC to Receive ABET Accreditation

American University’s Bachelor of Science Data Science program recognized by prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
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Government & Politics ·

To the Point: What are the Consequences of Trump’s Immigration Misinformation?

Professor Ernesto Castañeda answers our question of the week
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United Therapeutics summer 2024 interns from AU CAS. From left to right, Charlotte Owusu-Hammond, Michael Trzaskowski, Jacob Calderon, Oreoluwa Erinfolami 

Internships ·

CAS Students Complete Dream Biotech Internships at United Therapeutics

Four CAS students spent summer working for CAS Advisory Board member Shola Oyewole, Vice President of Digital Innovation at United Therapeutics
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Research ·

‘Even the deepest of rabbit holes may have an exit’

Pathbreaking study led by AU psychology professor reveals conversations with AI models can reduce conspiracy theory beliefs
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