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08/31/2026

Taking a pause to celebrate the first day of classes and everything we love about AU on the Quad today. ❤️💙

Welcome home to , and welcome back to all our returning students! Best of luck for the semester ahead.

08/31/2026

Meet five College of Arts and Sciences at American University professors that are getting to know campus—and learn what they are eager to explore with students in AI, archaeology, mental health, and beyond.

Five new professors bring expertise in AI, archaeology, mental health, philosophy, economics, and more to American University’s College of Arts and Sciences

08/28/2026

A little wisdom from the late, great Dolly Parton made for the best Convocation ending ever 🦋

What better way to celebrate than with “Jolene” and an impromptu dance break from the Class of 2030? 🤠💃

Welcome to AU, Eagles! ❤️💙

08/28/2026

has officially arrived to the nest. Welcome home! ❤️💙

08/27/2026

Is your Eagle getting involved on campus?

Whether they’re attending Welcome Week events, joining a student organization or participating in campus programs, their involvement can earn them points through Swoop, AU’s new student engagement and rewards app.

Points can be redeemed for rewards like:
Eagle Eats
Laundry credits
Campus Store discounts
Exclusive perks

Learn more and encourage your student to download it today! https://bit.ly/4zG4tNt

08/26/2026

Happy from AU’s newest first-year! Milo Marchick joined Interim President Dave Marchick on the quad for orientation today. Undecided? No—Milo has officially declared a major in chaos and already found his pack at AU. Plus, he’s the only first-year on campus with a valid excuse when the homework gets eaten.

08/25/2026

Explore AU’s new accelerated BA in Applied Public Policy Analysis with AU School of Public Affairs Professor Marquise McGraw, the program’s director.

08/25/2026

Get to know Tara Fisher, Kogod School of Business (American University)’s interim assistant dean of undergraduate programs, as she shares what inspires her about AU business students.

We sat down with Tara Fisher to talk about what she loves most about Kogod undergrads, why global experiences matter, and what she hopes every Kogod student takes away from their time here.

08/25/2026

It’s that time of year again! 🦅❤️

Campus is coming back to life as our Eagles return to the nest for another year at AU. We can’t wait to see what the year ahead will bring.

08/24/2026

Tommy Schupp, CAS/BA ’25, didn’t set out to become a math influencer, but embracing the subject led to a viral TikTok account and a pair of math-themed tattoos.

Get to know the alum whose passion for numbers has opened up exponential opportunities inside and outside the classroom. “At AU, I just completely dove into math,” he said. “It became my whole life.”

AU Abroad launched Schupp's path to Oxford, grad study in Germany, and an online audience of nearly 50,000 math enthusiasts