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Historian’s Prediction: Donald J. Trump to Win 2016 Election

With the presidential election just weeks away, Donald J. Trump is predicted to win, according to American University Professor Allan Lichtman.

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AU Research Administrators Share Their Expertise

NCURA videos are another sign AU is increasingly recognized as an institution on the move in research excellence.

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Fear of Law Enforcement High Among D.C.-Area Blacks and Latinos

“Diversity in the D.C. Area: Findings from the 2016 D.C. Area Study,” shows results from the first comprehensive survey on quality-of-life issues of residents living in racially diverse and...

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Faculty Member Talks 2016 Nobel Literature Prize Winner Bob Dylan

AU's Michelle Engert has written and lectured about Dylan's cultural impact. Dylan won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature.

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12 Interesting Things Tony Goldwyn Said at AU

What he said about “Scandal,” working with The Innocence Project, and how much he likes working with Kerry Washington (spoiler: a lot--he likes working with her a lot).

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Harnessing the Power of One of Nature's Most Abundant Materials

American University chemistry professor Douglas M. Fox develops method to improve performance of cellulose nanocrystals in medicine and green manufacturing.

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Mixed: Documentary to Explore Interracial Families

The film, co-directed by Leena Jayaswal and Caty Borum Chattoo, is slated for release in 2017.

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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden to Deliver Fall 2016 Commencement Address

American University will celebrate nearly 500 graduates who will participate in a Fall Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

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New Report Finds Health Wearable Devices Pose Consumer and Privacy Risks

An extensive new report published by the Center for Digital Democracy and American University tackles the complicated issue of health wearables and big data systems from every angle.

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Feeling Grateful? No, Thanks!

Not everyone experiences gratitude in response to the generosity of others, according to new research by American University psychology Prof. Anthony Ahrens.

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Contemporary Abstraction on Display at AU Museum

Winter exhibits at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center are open Jan. 28, 2017 through March 12, 2017.

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Chemistry Professor Wins 2016 Almetrics Award

American University research shows how to use commercial 3D printers to print active chemistry.

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Former HHS Secretary Burwell Is American University’s Next President

Obama Cabinet Member is First Woman to Lead AU

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AU No.1 among Medium, Grad Schools for 2017 Peace Corps Ranking

AU recognized as one of top volunteer-producing universities in nation.

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New Research Provides Methods to Combat Holiday Excess

New research co-authored by Kogod School of Business Marketing Professor Sonya A. Grier proposes mindfulness is an antidote to the adverse impacts of consumption done out of automatic thoughts, habits,...

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Why Washington, D.C., Remains a Top Pick for Millennials

Kogod announces the second annual Kogod Greater Washington Millennial Index, a new report that provides actionable research to help understand, attract, manage or retain millennials in the greater...

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Unique Hub for U.S. and Global Senate Elections Results Now Online

Unique hub for U.S. and global Senate elections results developed by an SPA professor is now available online.

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AU Museum in Spring: Participatory Sculpture, Contemporary Cuban, A Teacher’s...

Spring exhibits at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center open April 1.

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Ambassador Susan Rice Joins American University School of International Service

Amb. Susan Rice joins AU's School of International Service as a Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow.

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American University Announces Online Launch of Three Innovative Graduate...

With teacher shortage looming, AU’s School of Education online programs will help to prepare the next generation of effective teachers and education policy leaders.

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Professor's New Book Explores Presidential Impeachment

Distinguished History Prof. Allan Lichtman, who countered the conventional wisdom to predict that Donald Trump would win the 2016 presidential election, has a new forecast about the American presidency.

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