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Social Sciences ·

The Banking Crisis: How Did We Get Here? What’s Next?

Economist Gabriel Mathy weighs in on the crash of SVB and the fallout across the international banking system
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Emma Garry '23, president of the SOE Undergraduate Student Council

Education ·

Emma Garry: Growing Others Through Leadership

As she prepares to graduate, she longs to keep her UGC successes intact by helping SOE’s future student leaders. Read her tips for being an effective leader.
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SPA and Pangiam

Education ·

AU SPA Partners with Pangiam for AI Practicum

Faculty and students in Terrorism and Homeland Security Program partner with industry leader Pangiam, to envision a safer, future travel experience.
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Education ·

Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic Awareness Isolation of Initial Phonemes
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Scarlett Wedergren is studying at the AU Nairobi Center working with a nonprofit with a focus on public health

Social Sciences ·

The Urge to Serve: Natural Disaster Sets Student on Public Health Path  

After working on flood relief efforts in Nebraska, Scarlett Wedergren is studying abroad this semester at the AU Nairobi Center.
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Jisun Jeong at her desk

Education ·

Working Together to Respond to Crises: Earthquakes in Turkey and Beyond

“Crisis-affected governments, communities, teachers, and children should be at the center of deciding and implementing what is most appropriate and relevant education to their contexts.”
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To the Point

Social Sciences ·

To the Point: Why Do Eggs Cost So Much?

Professor of Economics Gabriel Mathy answers our question of the week
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SOE students tutor DC school students.

Education ·

$739k Grant Awarded for Tutoring Elementary Students

The AU Future Teacher Tutors were awarded up to $739k in funding to expand tutoring in DC schools.
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Education ·

Breaking Down Barriers: ADVANCE grant will help AU retain women and underrepresented STEM faculty

STEM leaders speak about how their efforts will move AU forward and their experiences as women and women of color who advanced in teaching and scholarship.
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HSEF panel

Education ·

SPA Students Learn and Network at Forum with Homeland Security Experts

SPA Graduate students recently got a front row seat at a gathering of top homeland security professionals in Virginia.
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