AU community members conduct research in the Hall of Science. Photo by Jeff Watts.

American University Achieves Prestigious R1 Status

The highest possible designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognizes the university as one of the top doctoral research institutions in the country.
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Eagle Tales: Making AU Housing a Home

In this thumbnail from a video, H. Kent Baker speaks to AU President Jon Alger.

The Enduring Legacy of an AU Love Story: Lifelong AU Connections Inspire Historic Gift to Name the School of Education (SOE)

Participants chat during the OIE event at Butler Board Room.Photo by Jeff Watts

Continuing the Conversation on Community

Gabe Castro-Root shared about his trip to Antarctica during a campus event in McKinley. Photo courtesy of Claire Sapilewski, SOC-CAS/BA '26.

Adventure to Antarctica

Leaders Learn How to Put Their Best Hoof Forward

CAS Faculty Authors Make Their Mark in 2024

Spotlight on Elections: US and Globally

American University experts share their insights and research into a broad range of issues related to the 2024 elections in the United States and globally.

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Global Elections Tracker

During the run-up to the US presidential election in November 2024, SIS is tracking national elections globally. Individual results may help highlight trends in democratization and democratic backsliding.

Sourced from a variety of reputable news and information outlets, the SIS Global Elections Tracker was established as a new resource for keeping apprised of politics at the national level—to promote active engagement and analysis.

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