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New Report Reveals How America’s Gun Violence Crisis Affects Young People at Home, at School and in Communities

Four out of five youth agree that the level of gun violence in the U.S. is a problem, according to research from Everytown, SPLC and PERIL
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From Wrestling to Investing, an AU Eagle Plans Ahead

Whether repping the AU Eagles on the wrestling mat or weighing investment risks for a business seminar, Mervin Mancia, KSB/BS ’24, tries to think two moves ahead.
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On Campus ·

From Wrestling to Investing, an AU Eagle Plans Ahead

Whether repping the AU Eagles on the wrestling mat or weighing investment risks for a business seminar, Mervin Mancia, KSB/BS ’24, tries to think two moves ahead.
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AU’s Costume Designer Retires

Greenberg Theatre costume designer Barbara Tucker Parker retires after 38 years.
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All-American Welcome

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Call for Volunteers: Sign Up to Help with All-American Weekend

Register for a shift by August 11
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A Changemaking Presidency

The AU community has reached new heights over the last six years under the leadership of Sylvia Burwell
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Disability, Health, and Bodies: How We View Each Other

An interview with Senior Professorial Lecturer Tanja Aho about AU’s new certificate in “Disability, Health, and Bodies”
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Bender Library Staffer’s Podcast Gains Accolades and Global Audience

Started by Shilpa Das Gupta, SOC/MA ’18, during the pandemic, the show is now among Feedspot's top 50 global folklore podcasts
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Kogod School of Business Welcomes New Faculty to Award-Winning Sustainability Program

The Kogod School of Business at American University announced today the addition of two new faculty members and a new Executive-in-Residence who will be joining its award-winning sustainability program this fall.
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New Endowed Chair at American University to Advance Strategies  for International Peace and Conflict Resolution

SIS Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer will serve as the inaugural Abdul Aziz Said Chair in International Peace and Conflict Resolution to advance the development and adoption of faith-informed peace interventions.
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