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Share in the celebration of American University's Class of 2012. Watch the video and view photos of the events.

Iraq Vet Graduating into Reel World

SOC film student served two tours in Iraq before completing his family’s dream.

Award-Winning Wonks

Each year the university recognizes a select group of graduating students who best exemplify ...

President's Award Winner Exemplifies Service

From promoting biking to cleaning up rivers, Carol Foster works to improve her community.

Commencement 2012 Speakers Announced

White House advisors, USAID and Smithsonian leaders, and Calvert Investments and AP CEOs ...

President Kerwin Highlights AU’s Spring Successes

Watch President Kerwin’s spring video message for more about this semester’s achievements ...

Sony Digital Media Academy Comes to AU

As one of nine programs selected, SOC gains access to some of the most sophisticated ...

SOC Professor’s Research Featured on YouTube

World Press Freedom Day calls attention to Chuck Lewis’s Investigating Power project

Larry Kirkman, SOC Executive Producer

SOC dean stepping down after more than a decade.

2387

solar panels on 10 buildings producing one megawatt of solar energy – the largest solar energy plant in the D.C. area.

3.36

overall student-athlete GPA for spring 2011.

81%

of undergraduates participate in an internship prior to graduation.

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Alumni

AU Alumnae Featured in Most Powerful Women List

A look into the accomplishments of AU alumnae Hazangeles and Smith, two of the Washingtonian's 100 most powerful women.
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Sign Language and Culture

Audrey Cooper wins best dissertation for Vietnamese deaf education research.