🚨We are now accepting proposals for AU’s 2026–2027 Signature Research Initiative (SRI)! Lead change through research that drives civic & economic impact. Open to all disciplines. Apply now ➡️ american.edu/centers/sri/sr… AU College of Arts & Sciences School of Public Affairs SIS Office of Research Kogod School of Business AU SOC American University

📰 In the news! American University’s Healthy School, Healthy Communities Lab, led by AU College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Stacey Snelling, awarded $5K grants to 12 small DC farms including @FmgGdc—to fight food insecurity 🎥See the full story on NBC4 Washington ▶️bit.ly/3UN8ts9

From childhood dream ➡️ real-world science. “This is the most like a scientist I’ve ever felt—collecting samples, processing them—it’s the kind of hard science I dreamed of as a kid,” says Kevin Wetherell (BS biology ’27) 👉 american.edu/cas/news/track…

🚀Calling all AU students! Join the AU Research Storytellers program & get paid to create videos, blogs, & more. Gain real-world comms experience, pitch stories, & work with an award-winning exec. Apply now 👉 american.edu/hr/careers/ AU SOC AU College of Arts & Sciences Kogod School of Business School of Public Affairs

🚜 Thanks to American University’s farm grants, Deep Roots Farm cut harvest from 4 days to 1—growing a 2nd crop + getting more fresh food to Wards 7 & 8! 🌱Helping to build a stronger, more resilient DC food system. AU in DC: Presence with Purpose. AU College of Arts & Sciences

AI is about to reshape military command. Benjamin Jensen, Scholar in Residence at AU School of International Service, explores how AI-supported teams could make decision-making faster and smarter. 👉 Read more: american.edu/sis/news/20250…

Science doesn’t happen in labs alone. It also happens because of dedicated people like Bernadette who work behind the scenes to make it all possible. 👉 Read about Bernadette Storey-Laubach, Associate Director of Facilities Operations for @AUCollege: american.edu/news/we-r1-au-…

Professor of Environmental Science, Sauleh Siddiqui @AUCollege, is leading a group of various stakeholders in food production and distribution. By identifying areas of food waste, they're transforming food production and distribution. Read more here: american.edu/research/news/…

📢 AU Faculty & researchers: Boost your impact with personal branding! Join us Sept 29, 10:30–12, at Mary Graydon Center 306. Led by marketing exec & speaker Jennifer Marchetti. eventbrite.com/e/personal-bra… AU College of Arts & Sciences SIS Office of Research School of Public Affairs Kogod School of Business AU SOC AU School of Ed

AU Receives $867K NSF Grant to Advance Wildfire Prediction with AI AU College of Arts & Sciences

AU’s commitment to experiential learning landed us at No. 15 for co-ops and internships in the new  U.S. News Education rankings—up four places from last year! AU—among the top 50 private universities—continues to prepare students for purpose-driven careers. Eighty-seven percent

From early detection to innovative teaching, AU School of Ed Dr. Sarah Irvine Belson is helping educators unlock the potential of every learner. american.edu/research/news/…

To support federal workers during the shutdown, School of Public Affairs is hosting a free day of classes and networking. From career development strategies to AI in the workplace , explore new ideas, make connections, and enjoy a provided lunch. Save your spot today! american-spa.swoogo.com/classeswithout…

TODAY @ 1PM ET: Join our free webinar with business leaders who will share how federally funded scientific research fuels America’s economy. Don’t miss out! zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Dr. Stacey Snelling American University is pioneering a better system for health & nutrition by connecting behavior, policy, and equitable food systems. Learn more about her amazing background and groundbreaking research. AU College of Arts & Sciences american.edu/research/news/…

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, and a new edited volume from AU School of International Service Professors Maria De Jesus and Ernesto Castañeda explores the connection between migration and mental health.

AU Eagles received a valuable experiential learning opportunity! “I haven’t been exposed to a lot of the business complexities that make a biotech firm and science in general, a reality,” Jose Calvo (CAS '24) said. “We saw all these things that you generally only read in class.”

Meet AU’s new Research Storytellers- Adan Mandelbaum SIS ’28, Olivia Lappin SPA/SOC ’27, Danielle Kiminyo SOC | MA ’27 & Regan O’Shaughnessy SPA ’28.🎥✨ AU College of Arts & Sciences School of Public Affairs AU SOC SIS Office of Research tinyurl.com/2r8m8b33