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Annie Przypyszny is recipient of AU’s highest undergraduate honor, the 2023 President's Award.

Achievements ·

2023 President’s Award Winner Finds Creativity Through Darkness

Annie Przypyszny, recipient of AU’s highest undergraduate honor, has channeled her struggles with anxiety and depression into her poetry, which she hopes resonates with readers grappling with mental health issues.
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Volunteers work on campus during the 2023 Campus Beautification Day.

On Campus ·

A Perfect Day: AU Community Digs Improved Look for Campus

More than 300 volunteers got their hands dirty last week during the 30th annual Campus Beautification Day.
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Danica Starks poses at a 2019 conference with other members of the Helsinki Commission.

Alumni ·

Alumna and Advisor at World Bank Talks Mentorship and Barriers to Careers in International Service

Danica Starks says AU helped her find her place in international service, and she intends to pay it forward.
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Annika Bergstrom receives Public Health Award

Alumni ·

Alumna Receives Public Health Award on Path to Internal Medicine Residency

Annika Bergstrom recognized for incorporating public health into medical studies and volunteer work
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Members of AU's lacrosse team volunteer for the MLK Day of Service.

In the Community ·

AU Students Celebrate Spirit of Service for MLK Day

AU students, including the volleyball and soccer teams, fanned out across the DMV to pitch in at community partners.
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Chef Jet Tila poses with a student after a cooking demonstration at AU.

On Campus ·

Celebrity Chef Jet Tila Sizzles with Stories, Spicy Food at AU

The Food Network veteran sliced and diced his way through a culinary presentation on Thursday and curated special menus, with proceeds helping to fight food insecurity on campus.
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Jaqueline Martinez

Announcement ·

Class of ’22 Commencement Speaker Jaqueline Martinez

A Q&A with public health major, student leader, and advocate
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SIS student Kyle Ta-ay embodies the warm culture of his native Philippines.

Student Life ·

Cultural Exchange: SIS Student on the Philippines

DC doesn’t have the sun-kissed beaches of his native Philippines, but Kyle Ta-ay, SIS/MA ’24, brings Filipino warmth to AU.
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Sudama on the AU Campus

Arts ·

Elyn Zimmerman’s Sudama Unveiled on AU’s Campus

Notable sculptural installation gifted by National Geographic Society enhances AU’s campus
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Gen Z takes on Midterm Elections

Communications ·

Gen Z Takes on the Midterm Elections

Students shared their views and engaged with a panel of experts about what they think are the most important issues.
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