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Patrick Fort, left, and Ruth Tam host WAMU's Dish City podcast. (Photo by Tyrone Turner)

In the Community ·

WAMU Podcast Dish City Earns Prestigious Award

Dish City Tackles DC Culture and Social Issues Through its Food
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The Meltzers

Announcement ·

$10 Million Gift Will Advance Student Thriving and Athletics at American University

The Commitment is Part of a Historic $15 Million Cumulative Gift to Support the Center for Athletic Performance (CAP)
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Students walking around the AU Quad

On Campus ·

Student Guide to Staying Healthy and Well at AU

Health and wellness resources and advice from fellow CAS students
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The first supervisors academy aims to build a culture of belonging and thriving.

On Campus ·

Piloting a Program That Betters How AU Works

AU's first supervisors academy aims to build a culture of belonging and thriving.
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Erika Pulley-Hayes

In the Community ·

WAMU 88.5: Building a Stronger Community One Story at a Time

WAMU has been connecting Washingtonians with each other and the world for over 60 years through programming and work in the community.
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Ernesto Castaneda portrait

Announcement ·

Ernesto Castañeda is the New Director of American University’s Center for Latin American and Latino Studies

Prof. Ernesto Castañeda from AU's Department of Sociology has been named as the next director of AU’s Center for Latin American and Latino Studies, effective January 1, 2023.
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O2GO reusable takeout containers filled with lunch items.

Announcement ·

American University Introduces Reusable To-Go Containers in Campus Dining

Grant from D.C. area partners supports campus efforts to reduce waste
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American University students collaborate.

On Campus ·

Finding Their Voices Through Complex Problems

Courses like complex problems and American University Experience help integrate first-year students into the university setting while teaching them how to navigate college.
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Food drive

On Campus ·

Eagles Helping Eagles: The Market Helps Ease Food Insecurity on Campus

OCL is holding a back-to-school food drive through September 9
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Portrait of Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr.

Announcement ·

Former Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. Joins American University’s School of Education

Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr. will serve as American University School of Education's first executive-in-residence.
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