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Dolen Perkins-Valdez's “Take My Hand”

Literature ·

Dolen Perkins-Valdez's “Take My Hand” Released in Paperback

Award-winning historical novel by Professor of Literature
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Janice Iwama

Research ·

Why Latinx Diversity in Academia Matters

SPA Professor Suggests Strategies for Higher Ed to Improve Support for Latinx Students
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Research ·

Joshua Rovner, "The meaning of China’s nuclear modernization"

Joshua Rovner's new co-authored article "The meaning of China's nuclear modernization" is published in the Journal of Strategic Studies.
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President John F. Kennedy

Alumni ·

SIS Alumni Reflect on the 60th Anniversary of Kennedy's "Strategy of Peace" Address

June 10, 2023, marks the 60th anniversary of Kennedy’s address at American University. In honor of this, we asked members of the SIS Class of 1963 and others who attended the commencement to share their memories of the address.
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A crowd waving the Turkish flag watches as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan walks on stage at a rally

International ·

Key Takeaways from Turkey's Election

SIS professor Doga Eralp answers a few questions about the results of Turkey’s recent election, in which incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was elected to a third term that will extend his time leading Turkey to three decades.
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A book by the pool

Literature ·

Best Beach Reads 2023: What AU’s Lit Department Is Reading

AU’s Literature faculty share the books they are reading this summer
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Migrant walks on road in front of sign for US border in Spanish

International ·

A Discussion on Title 42, Title 8, and US Asylum Policy with Anthony Fontes

We asked SIS Professor Anthony Fontes to explain recent shifts in immigration policy and discuss the US system for asylum seekers.
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An iPhone displays a user conversation with artificial intelligence software ChatGPT. The AI typed a message that says "Hi! How can I help you today? Is there something you need help with or would like to learn more about?"

International ·

Four Questions on AI Global Governance Following the G7 Hiroshima Summit

SIS Professor Derrick Cogburn analyzes what global standards for AI should look like after the recent G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
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Students standing by compost buckets at TDR

Environment ·

AU Ranks Second in Key Category in Annual Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition

AU ranked second among large universities for composting, keeping 21,009 pounds of food waste out of landfill.
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portrait of LaTanya Sothern at AU

Alumni ·

Greetings from LaTanya Sothern

Greetings from LaTanya Sothern
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