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Donor Superlatives: People of Change Can't Wait
Every single donor made a difference to AU’s historic campaign. Meet some of our incredible changemakers.
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An AU Legacy of Leadership, Dedication, and Profound Serendipity
Gary Wright has long been dedicated to student thriving. With nearly 30 years of career service at AU, multiple funds for student support, and now—the largest scholarship bequest to date—Wright champions the dreams of generations of Eagles.
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American University’s Kogod School of Business, School of Public Affairs Appoint Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability
The dual appointment between American’s Kogod School of Business and School of Public Affairs marks the first joint endowed chair in the university’s history.
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New Kogod School of Business Endowed Professorship Makes University History
The newly named Nulsen Endowed Professor of Practice is the first endowed professorship for a term faculty member in American University’s history.
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On Campus ·
Finish Line Initiative Matches Faculty and Staff Gifts to the Market
A transformative match challenge is currently doubling all faculty and staff gifts to AU’s student food pantry—a vital campus lifeline for student nutrition and services.
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On Campus ·
Finish Line Initiative Matches Faculty and Staff Gifts to the Market
A transformative match challenge is currently doubling all faculty and staff gifts to AU’s student food pantry—a vital campus lifeline for student nutrition and services.
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AU Welcomes Inaugural Honored Benefactors
The university’s newest recognition program celebrates philanthropy at the highest level.
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Communications ·
New Scholarship Honors Local News Legend and Alumna Wendy Rieger
The scholarship aims to empower the next generation of aspiring journalists at SOC.
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Celebrating Lydecker Way and Tunnel
The new naming recognizes the generous gift of Charlie Lydecker, SPA/BA ’85, and Christine Lydecker, Kogod/BSBA ’86, Kogod/MS ’88, to support student thriving at AU.
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On Campus ·
A Time-Old Question: Who Was Mary Graydon?
Generations of Eagles know Mary Graydon's name. Yet, the identity of one of AU's earliest benefactresses has long retained an air of mystery.
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