American University Alumni Association

When Maryland voters head to the polls in November, two American University alumnae will be on the ballots. 🗳️

Both former employees of USAID, Allison Eriksen, SIS/MA ’16, and Tracy Starr, SPA/BA ’04, channeled job loss into civic purpose in the wake of the agency's dismantling last year. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Eriksen launched a run for Montgomery County Council’s District 3 seat, while Starr is running for Congress in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District.

🔗 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4tVSO9a

📣 Call for submissions! "Dear AU" celebrates the lasting impact of the American University experience told in the words of YOU—the alumni who lived it.

Your story will be woven together into a video that will welcome incoming students during Welcome Week and Convocation this August. Your words will reach the next generation of Eagles before they've even unpacked.

➡️ Submit your videos and memories at the link by June 1: https://bit.ly/4uAHtfZ

Scholarships—and what they represent—unlock powerful opportunities at AU. 🦅

In late March, the AU community came together to celebrate this impact of donor-funded scholarships for the 600+ students who benefit from scholarship support each year.

🔗 Read more about the 2026 Celebration of Scholarships: https://bit.ly/4uo4zWY

Once eagle-eyed. Always eagle-eyed.☀️🪻☁️

Celebrating the 2026 American University Alumni Awardees! 🦅🎉

Whether through their advocacy, activism, or international service, this year's honorees exemplify the AU mission in action. The university and the AU Alumni Association look forward to honoring these exemplary alumni at the awards ceremony on May 14.

🔗 Read more about this year's awardees: https://bit.ly/433ku0E

American University Washington College of Law Kogod School of Business (American University)School of International Service, AU AU School of Public Affairs College of Arts and Sciences at American University

Remember to write home when you get to where you’re going. 💌🦅

Congrats, Class of 2026! Welcome to an alumni network 160,000-Eagles strong! 🎓

👇Share your best advice for our newest alumni!

Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies start Friday! 🎓

No matter where you are in the world, you can celebrate with us. Tune in live to hear inspiring remarks from this year's speakers—and watch our Eagles turn their tassels and step into their next chapter: https://www.american.edu/commencement/livestream.cfm

“The Best Time of My Life”: AU Student Completes Boston Marathon Graduating AU women's soccer player Elle McClary, SOC/BA ’26, raised $10,000 for the Abby Mac Foundation to secure her spot in the 130th race on April 20.