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Located in Washington, D.C., American University is a leader in global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout the U.S. and 140 countries.
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10/31/2026

Don’t forget! Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m. Be sure to turn your clocks back for an extra hour of rest.

10/31/2026

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10/31/2026

From AU courtside to the Washington Wizards scorer’s table! 🦅🏀

Meet Tiana Hakimzadeh, SOC/BA ’12, director of campus programs, who oversees AU’s Welcome Center and the American University Ambassadors.

A former team manager for American University Men's Basketball, Tiana turned her courtside passion into a career with the pros. In her spare time, she works stats for the Washington Wizards. As part of the Monumental Sports & Entertainment crew since 2017, she’s believed to be the first woman to serve as statistician for the team. Talk about the DC advantage! 📊🔥

Watch as Tiana takes Interim President Dave Marchick behind the scenes before last week’s game against the Toronto Raptors. 👀

Bonus: Keep an eye out for a courtside cameo from David Aldridge, CAS-SOC/BA ’87, senior columnist for The Athletic, who’s covered the NBA for nearly 40 years! 🎙️👏

10/31/2026

Something spooky is making its way around campus. 👀👻

Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2026

📍62,000+ alumni in the DMV means there's an AU connection on every corner.

American University Alumni Association

10/30/2026

Will we see an application for someone you know by Nov. 1? 🤔

10/30/2026

Komal Kaur, SIS/MA ’26, reflected on how AU prepared her to advocate for the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, bridging DC residents to vital city resources. https://bit.ly/4iu3x7b

Komal Kaur, SIS/MA ‘26, shares how her degree in Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights and her research with the Roti Collective prepared her to work in local government.

10/30/2026

Kendall Staton, SOC/MA ’26, a former AU–Washington Post fellow, has landed a role as a breaking news reporter at The Washington Sun.

The move comes as the outlet expands its coverage across DC. “Refreshing is an understatement,” she said. “There’s an air of excitement every time I walk into the office, and that shows in the work we publish every day.”

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After earning a MA in Journalism and a year-long fellowship at the Washington Post, Kendall Staton is covering breakign news for the Washington Sun.

10/30/2026

Explore the library’s curated collection on Wiccan traditions and the cultural history of All Hallows’ Eve.

Check out the Bender Library's Wiccan Culture and the History of All Hallows' Eve book display.

10/29/2026

An internship with DC’s Department of Energy and Environment is helping Madeline Shantz, SPA/BA ’27, turn her passions for environmental policy and data into practical solutions.

An internship with DC’s Department of Energy and Environment is helping Madeline Shantz, SPA/BA ’27, discover where her interests in policy, data, and the environment can take her.

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4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12028851000

Website

http://www.american.edu/

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