American University

06/23/2026

Almost 50 years ago, Michael Rosenberg started PIM Brands, one of the world’s largest candy companies in his dorm room in American University’s Anderson Hall. Incoming Interim President Dave Marchick caught up with the AU alum to talk about how AU helped him launch.

06/22/2026

Meet Lexi Simmerson, Baker/MEd ’26, a special education teacher who is working to launch an advocacy practice for students with disabilities.

AU Opens Doors: Lexi Simmerson is on a Mission to Make Schools Work for Every Student. Lexi Simmerson, MEd ’26, always knew she wanted to be a teacher. What she didn't know was that her path would take her somewhere much bigger.

06/21/2026

Celebrating the fathers and father figures who lead with strength, support with kindness, and love without limits. 💙

Thank you for all that you do, and Happy Father's Day!

06/19/2026

American University is closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

To learn more about the historical legacy of the holiday and how it is celebrated, visit the link: https://subjectguides.library.american.edu/juneteenth

06/18/2026

Incoming Interim President Dave Marchick reunited his cousin Casey Kaufman -- who studied photography at AU and now teaches at the Parsons School of Design – with the two people who inspired his love of teaching - American University School of Communication professors Leena Jayaswal and Shaun Schroth. And yes, Casey has cleaned up since his days in Anderson Hall (love you cousin, but your dorm room was a complete mess).

06/17/2026

How much does the World Cup cost? American University professor Matt Winker joins Joey Barke to discuss via Fox 5 DC.

American University professor Matt Winker joins Joey Barke to discuss the cost of the World Cup and how DC missed out.

06/17/2026

NASA DC Space Grant program manager Chelsey Brown discussed leading a high-powered rocketry project for local high schoolers.

AU's Chelsey Brown leads a NASA DC Space Grant rocketry project at Jackson-Reed High School, where students design, build, and launch rockets carrying raw eggs as payload. The American Rocketry Challenge teaches CAD, propulsion, teamwork, and resilience.

06/17/2026

Happy to everyone's favorite eagle—Clawed! 🦅

06/16/2026

On in DC, Mayor Bowser talks to incoming Interim President Dave Marchick about her 12 years at the helm of our capital city, a journey that started with a life-changing internship while a student at AU School of Public Affairs.

06/16/2026

📰 The new American Transfer Advantage program was highlighted in the Washington Post as a concerted effort among colleges and universities to simplify the process of transferring credits for community college students looking to finish their degree elsewhere. 🔗 https://wapo.st/4uA6ve7

From maximized transfer credit evaluation and tuition support to transfer-specific orientation programs, the American Transfer Advantage is your path to a vibrant campus community and a meaningful career.

⬆️ Learn more about the ATA program: https://shorturl.at/9sWdx