Orwell's Ghosts:  Wisdom and Warnings for the Twenty-First Century by Laura Beers book cover placed in front of a backdrop of photos of Orwell and his book covers.

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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Ihsan and Zaki Hawkins.

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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Man looking at cell phone

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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DC tidal basin during cherry blossom bloom; photo by Jeffrey Clayton

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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Julia Zhang painting

Arts ·

Studio Art MFAs Present Thesis Exhibition “TRANSIT”

Opening at the American University Museum on April 19
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Isabelle Ritz, Sophie Carter, and Gray Walsh at the AU Design Show

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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Katharine Grace McCartha presents her winning poster, Buried Histories: Examining Anti-Blackness in the Afterlives of Q Street

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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Patrilie Hernandez, Jennifer Cook, Katherine Donnelly, Lindsey Van Wagner

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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Dacia, Grace, and Hasset at the Mathias Student Research Conference

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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Heaven Santiago, Jalisa Orellana Hardy, Isabella Salcedo, Tara Hollander

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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