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American University is a leader in global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout the United States and nearly 140 countries.

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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

From the Classroom to the Council

Ambassador Jihoon Cha's Path from AUWCL to the United Nations

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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

Eagle Tales: A Healthy Love for the Job

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Edythe-Anne Cook, CAS/BA ’02, SPA/MPA ’06, associate director for administrative services at the Student Health Center.

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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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As she becomes editor in chief of The Eagle, Gabrielle McNamee, SOC-SPA/BA ’27, shares her journey into journalism. bit.ly/4u9e38b

From Classroom to Newsroom: Gabrielle McNamee on Journalism, Justice, and Life at AU

As she steps into the Editor-in-Chief role at the Eagle, McNamee (SOC-SPA/’27) reflects on her path through student journalism, her double major in Journalism and Justice, Law & Criminology, and how...

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Abigail Fisher, CAS/BS ’26, shared her unexpected path into physics and her passion for exploring the universe’s big questions. bit.ly/4ue3NLC

From Uncertainty to Discovery: Finding a Path in Physics at AU

Here’s a tight 255-character summary: **Abigail Fisher didn’t plan to study physics, but at AU she found a path through research and community. Her journey shows how students in AU’s Physics Depart...

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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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.@AUWCL has named Melanie Oberlin Knapp director of the Pence Law Library. bit.ly/3PSMLnT

AUWCL Names Melanie Oberlin Knapp Director of the Pence Law Library

Experienced law library leader and legal research educator to join American University Washington College of Law on July 1

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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 .

Show and Tell: Work and Whimsy

Take a peek inside Office of the President staffer Lindsay Studer’s workspace.

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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

Mentoring Matters for AU Staff

The 2025–26 mentorship program, hosted by the Office of Human Resources, recently wrapped up its yearlong run helping university colleagues build vital personal and professional skills.

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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

American University’s Aufderheide Honored by National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

University Professor Patricia Aufderheide has been recognized by NATAS as a 2026 News & Documentary Silver Circle Honor Society inductee.

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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

First Drafts of History: Alex Ward on the National Security Beat

How an SIS alum turned a love of American foreign policy into a decade-long career as a journalist.

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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

How to Break Free From Your Phone

Maura McFadden, staff psychologist at AU’s Center for Well-Being, provides actionable tips for a digital detox.

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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

A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?

Ocean carbon removal is picking up, just as Microsoft pulls out as a major funder of carbon removal projects.

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.@AU_SIS professor Nina Yamanis has been selected as a 2026–27 Fulbright US Scholar to conduct research in Tanzania. bit.ly/4nPLMkM

Nina Yamanis Selected as a 2026-27 Fulbright Scholar

Nina Yamanis has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2026-27 for her project "Formative Research for a National Community Health Worker Program to Support HIV Prevention Services in...

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A pandemic-era pivot led Ruby Marsh, Baker/MAT ’26, to discover her true calling in elementary education. bit.ly/4usemLP

How Baker School graduate Ruby Marsh, BA/MAT ’26, turned a pandemic pivot into a purpose-driven...

Finding her Classroom: How Baker School graduate Ruby Marsh, BA/MAT ’26, turned a pandemic pivot into a purpose-driven career in elementary education

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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

Advancing Girls' Education: An SIS Alumna’s Path to Global Philanthropy

Dhanya Rao, SIS/BA ’21, on taking risks and finding a meaningful career at Malala Fund.

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Kaden Kluth, Kogod/BS ’26, and Carver Morgan, CAS/BS ’26, have qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship for the second consecutive year. bit.ly/4dzAgXp

Carver Morgan and Kaden Kluth Qualify for NCAA Championship First Round For Second Year - American...

WASHINGTON – Seniors Carver Morgan and Kaden Kluth have both qualified for the First Round of the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships for the second consecutive year after running times in the...

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