Achievements ·
Laura Beers’s “Orwell’s Ghosts” Wins LA Times Book Prize
Book inspired by American University history class wins 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography
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Science ·
Twin Stars: Ihsan and Zaki Hawkins Graduate as AU’s First Kay Scholars
Jazz, NASA, physics, and Chinese language—twin brothers Ihsan and Zaki Hawkins made the most of their AU experience.
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Social Sciences ·
Why Can’t We Stop Doomscrolling? A CAS Conversation with Chris Tripoli
Psychology Professor Chris Tripoli explains why doomscrolling is so compulsive, and how we can spend less time doing it
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Research ·
Earth Day in Action: AU Researchers Tackling Local Environmental Issues
AU researchers are working in local rivers, tree canopies, caves, and labs to understand and mitigate environmental challenges
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Arts ·
Studio Art MFAs Present Thesis Exhibition “TRANSIT”
Opening at the American University Museum on April 19
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Technology ·
Meet Mozaik: AU Students Create Social App for Life After College
An interview with Mozaik creators Isabelle Ritz, Sophie Carter, and Gray Walsh
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Achievements ·
Winners Announced for Record-Breaking Mathias Conference
American University’s 35th Annual Robyn Rafferty Mathias Student Research Conference was largest-to-date and presented new AI research awards
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In the Community ·
The Power of Partnership: AU and Partners Advancing a Healthier DC
Nutrition Education Forum unites leaders, alumni, students, and community partners to improve health outcomes in Washington, DC
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Research ·
HIV Breakthroughs in the Izumi Lab: A CAS Conversation
An interview with undergrads Grace Hillmer, Dacia Marquez, and Hasset Tibebe, most recently published on cover of Viruses journal
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Literature ·
Instapoetry and PoetryTok: Rethinking Poetry for the Digital Age
In Professor Kyle Dargan’s Advanced Poetry Workshop, students are reimagining memorable poetry for our contemporary times
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