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Urban Teachers Launches New Academic Partnership with American University
Aspiring educators will begin equity-focused coursework in 2022
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American University, CAS Faculty Lead NSF-Funded National Research Network to Address the Challenge of Reducing Wasted Food
$15 million National Science Foundation grant to develop data and solutions for businesses, policymakers, and consumers
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AU Leads NSF-Funded National Research Network to Address the Challenge of Reducing Wasted Food
National Science Foundation grant of $15M to develop data and solutions for businesses, policymakers and consumers
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Report Explores Priorities of College, University Leaders This Academic Year
A new report, Academic Year 2021–2022: Are College Campuses Ready?, explores preparation by US colleges and universities to support their students as they return to in-person learning.
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New Research: Face-to-Face Propaganda Is Most Effective to Influence Public Sympathy to ISIS
A new study finds that face-to-face connections are far more likely to gain new followers for the ISIS Islamic terrorist organization than messaging in traditional or online media.
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Top Cyber Officials Kick Off Inaugural AU Changemaker Award Event
SPA Student Ellis Scherer Offers Reflections on Inaugural Event
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AU Counseling Center Expands Services to Meet Anticipated High Clinical Demand
Anticipating higher demand for its services this semester, the Counseling Center added staff and expanded emergency services and more robust wellness options.
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Discover CAS Graduate Programs at Fall 2021 Virtual Open House
Join us from October 27-29 to learn everything you need to know for grad school
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AU SPA Dean Vicky Wilkins Elected as a Fellow by the National Academy of Public Administration
American University’s School of Public Affairs (SPA) Dean Vicky M. Wilkins has been selected by the National Academy of Public Administration for inclusion in its 2021 Class of Academy Fellows
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I’m an AU Contact Tracer. Here are 5 things I want our community to know.
Contact tracing remains part of the university’s comprehensive approach to reopening safely.
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