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Learn how AU shaped the path of Jihoon Cha, WCL/LLM ’01, South Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations. bit.ly/4vwo1RC
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Whether she’s coordinating student health initiatives or volunteering at commencement, Edythe-Anne Cook, CAS/BA ’02, SPA/MPA ’06, is a true AU fixture with 23 years of service. Get to know the Student Health Center’s associate director for administrative services—a world traveler, bibliophile, year-round iced coffee devotee, and witness to two presidential visits on campus. bit.ly/4dmcyMV
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Ash Brophy’s internship with @SenMcCormickPA was a dream come true. @deanmarchick talked to the @AU_SPA student from his family’s bakery about his future in politics. @ausigep #DavesSummerHomework #AmericanUniversity
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Six months ago, Troy Elgersma was a top player for @aueagles @AU_MSoccer. Today, he's playing for the @LAGalaxy. @deanmarchick called the recent @kogodbiz grad to see if he's still talking to his AU friends now that he's in the @MLS ⚽️ #DavesSummerHomework #AmericanUniversity
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Take a peek inside the workplace of Lindsay Studer, AU's assistant director of special events, and learn about the cherished items that fuel her workday, including a meme of her cat Rodney, a plant gifted by her director, and a silly sketch of a cat in graduation regalia. bit.ly/4x4wIUE .
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.@deanmarchick called @americanu forensic chemistry professor Raychelle Burks. She answered while on mile 7 of a long run. Some people are just built differently. #DavesSummerHomework
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The 2025–26 Mentoring Matters program recently wrapped up its yearlong run of helping more than 40 staff members build vital professional skills and expand their networks. bit.ly/4ocMRna
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Congratulations to @AU_SOC professor Patricia Aufderheide, who has been inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ prestigious News and Documentary Silver Circle Honor Society. bit.ly/4fbIrKO
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.@WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward, SIS/BA ’11, MA ’14, shared how his SIS studies launched his career in national security journalism. bit.ly/4eEZS66
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Did you know that the average American spends five hours a day on their phone and picks up their device 186 times per day? That can have far-reaching negative consequences for mental health and focus. Maura McFadden, staff psychologist at AU’s Center for Well-Being, offers expert tips on reclaiming your time through a digital detox. Whether through short breaks or small habit shifts, learn how to reset your relationship with your screen. bit.ly/4uv8Rey
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Come learn with incoming interim president @DavidMarchick as he connects with the AU community, one conversation at a time. First up: Dave's FaceTime call with pre-med, bio major and field hockey athlete Ashley Huddleston (CAS ’27) after her all night shift for her hospital internship. Follow along as Dave learns and amplifies what makes AU special.
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In a new piece for @ConversationUS, @AU_SIS research professor Wil Burns analyzed Carboniferous—a Houston firm that secured rare EPA approval to trap carbon dioxide by sinking land plants into the deep ocean. bit.ly/4dD0Dun
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Dhanya Rao, SIS/BA ’21, shared how her AU journey led to her work at the Malala Fund, an NGO founded by Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai. bit.ly/4uxqF8W
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