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ICYMI: Journalists Norah O’Donnell and Kate Andersen Brower spotlighted the forgotten women who helped shape American history at an event hosted by @AU_WPI. bit.ly/4xE7209
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Samantha Gayle, CAS/BS ’26, navigated the competitive tech landscape to land a summer internship at Amazon and map out a long-term career trajectory. bit.ly/4d6zcJY
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Anita McBride, Co-Chair of @InPursuitUSA and Executive-in-Residence and Director of the First Ladies Initiative at @AU_SPA, explores the life of Bess Truman, a First Lady who stayed behind the scenes—until Congress considered constructing a new White House in the late 1940s. bit.ly/4yNvSvE
@AnitaBMcBride writes about Bess Truman, the woman who spent just 82 days as second lady before unexpectedly becoming First Lady, a role she never wanted.
But when Congress considered tearing down a crumbling White House in the late 1940s, Bess broke her own rule of staying silent. She lobbied Capitol Hill, spoke to the press, and helped save the White House.
Read the full essay here: inpursuit.substack.com/p/bes…
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Earlier this month, 10 Eagles participated in the Future Makers 2026: China-US Youth Tour for a Shared Asia-Pacific Future, a weeklong cultural exchange designed to deepen ties and mutual understanding between young people in the United States and China.
Learn more about their transformative journey across Jinan, Qufu, and Beijing. bit.ly/4xMmis6
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Through the @AU_SIS Mentorship Program, Tom Snitch, SIS/MA ’77, SIS/PhD ’82, hosts monthly dinners at his Bethesda home to help students find community and expand their networks.
Discover how his approach to mentorship is shaping the next generation of Eagles. bit.ly/4cPTk2T
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DC Public Schools interim chancellor Kim Jackson, Baker/EdD ’24, shares how earning her doctorate at AU prepared her to lead the District’s public education system. bit.ly/3TbLDgz
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Catherine Wise, CAS/MA ’27, came to AU determined to work at the @smithsonian. Last summer, she made that goal a reality with a 10-week internship at the National Museum of American History, where she explored fashion history behind the scenes.
“I wouldn’t have gotten an internship like this anywhere else in the country,” she said. Learn more: bit.ly/3VkZdPs
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AU has debuted a new bachelor’s in engineering physics, offering undergraduates hands-on lab training and active faculty research opportunities starting in their first year. bit.ly/4cNvRPN
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JuQuay Collyear, associate director of student engagement and events for the @BakerSchoolAU, has a green thumb and a knack for bringing Eagles together. From her desk in the Spring Valley Building, the Dunkin’-fueled staff member finds purpose in sparking student connections and orchestrating memorable campus events big and small. bit.ly/4gSIl9T
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From Moscow to American Samoa, summer research, field study, and discovery took @AUcollege students and faculty around the world this summer. Learn more: bit.ly/4xkdclY
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Meet Ashley Merritt, AU’s director of residence life, who oversees the residential experience for about 4,000 students on campus.
From her office in Anderson Hall to quiet moments in the SIS building, she finds purpose in leadership and representation. Discover her favorite campus spots, go-to Dav order, and passion for helping Eagles call AU home. bit.ly/4qF4Cwk
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Relive last week’s Convocation ceremony, which welcomed new Eagles representing 44 states, DC, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and 36 countries. bit.ly/4x0yuor
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From sharing elementary school lanes in Pennsylvania to competing for the Eagles, swim siblings Gavin, CAS/BS ’29, and Ella Shifflett, SIS/BA ’27, know the power of built-in support.
They are one of three sibling groups—alongside @AU_FieldHockey sisters and @AU_Wrestling brothers—bringing family ties to AU Athletics (@AUeagles) this season. bit.ly/4rauGQx
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As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, a new national poll from @AUSineInstitute offers a look at how Gen Z and Millennials are reimagining what it means to be American.
Swipe to see the key results, which reveal how the rising generation is shaping a vision of patriotism rooted in community and mutual care. bit.ly/4ras2dz
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“You’re not college material.”
That’s what a high school counselor told AU double eagle Gerald Lee when he shared that he’d been accepted to American University.
At Opening Convocation, Interim President David Marchick shared this powerful story with our newest Eagles to remind them that they can’t let anyone else define their potential. Take 45 seconds to watch. piped.video/shorts/GC1FmB5UN…
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From the first pitch to the final inning, we had a great time at Nats Park with the AU community. Thanks for joining us for a night in DC!
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There’s no better way to kick off the new academic year!
Thank you for celebrating AU with us on the Quad and making today all about community and connection. Here’s to a great semester ahead!
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Meet five @aucollege professors that are getting to know campus—and learn what they are eager to explore with students in AI, archaeology, mental health, and beyond. bit.ly/4qLaWTc
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