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SIS Abroad Makes the World a Classroom
SIS Abroad Makes the World a Classroom
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Scholarship Paves the Way - Ishita's Story
Karin Akerson, CAS/BSG ’96, believed in the transformative power of education. A scholarship named in her memory has done just that for its latest recipient: Ishita Jamar, SOC/BA ’23.
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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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SIS Student and CODA Julia Craig Raises Awareness for Deaf and Queer Communities
Against the backdrop of National Disabilities Awareness Month in March, we sat down with Julia Craig to learn the ways in which straddling the disabled and abled communities has shaped her.
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Top Ranked AU Model UN Team Strives to Repeat Success
The American University Model UN (AUMUN) team ended the 2021-2022 season as the top-ranked team in North America, and current team members are dedicated to staying humble and focused while defending that ranking during the 2022-2023 season
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USIP and SIS Launch Mentoring Partnership Focused on Peacebuilding Careers
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and SIS inaugurated a partnership in fall 2022 to provide mentorship from USIP experts to graduate students focused on careers in peacebuilding.
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Around the World in 808s – Sharing Culture through Music
Paroma Mehta (SIS/BA '22) started a radio show at American University that highlights cultural influences through music.
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How SIS Graduate Student and Naval Officer Eric Lies Plans to Serve, Post-Military and Post-Graduation
In honor of Veterans Day, we spoke with Eric Lies, a lieutenant in the US Navy and SIS student, about his military service and the unique benefits that the MIS program brings to those pursuing a career in international service.
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Words From the Wise
As AU welcomes the Class of 2026, faculty and staff offer tips and tricks for thriving during the first year of college.
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Treating the Whole Student: The Driving Force Behind the New Well-Being Center
The center will offer expanded psychological services and therapy, wellness programming, drug and alcohol abuse prevention and sexual violence prevention programs.
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