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    President's Office Building, Room 1

    Neil Kerwin
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Welcome to AU

Here you'll find a vibrant community with first-rate faculties and academic programs grounded in the arts and sciences, combined with an enduring commitment to the community.

Messages from the President

May 7, 2013: Spring 2013 Video—An AU Update

We have prepared a short video message to update you on some highlights from spring semester. View video...

April 3, 2013: Mid-Semester Update

The condition of American University is sound. There have been a number of important developments since I last wrote to the community, and some of the more prominent ones are summarized below. Read more...

2013 President's Award

Congratulations to Stephen Bronskill, an SPA and CAS graduate, the recipient of the 2013 President's Award. The award is the highest honor given to a graduating senior. Click on the link below to read more about Stephen's academic achievements and exemplary public service.

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College Affordability

Find out how AU is educating students and families about college costs and loan indebtedness; financial literacy programs; and the value of an AU education.

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Commencement Speakers

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The 2013 commencement speakers are: former EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson (SPA), DreamWorks television co-president Darryl Frank (SOC), anthropologist and physician Paul Farmer (CAS), business mogul Gary Veloric (Kogod), Carnegie Endowment senior associate Moisés Naím (SIS), and former State Department legal advisor Harold Hongju Koh (WCL).

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Billy Walker Named Director of Athletics

Athletics Director Billy Walker Head Shot

Dr. William (Billy) Walker, deputy director of athletics at the United States Air Force Academy, has been named American University’s 14th director of athletics and recreation. He will lead AU’s intercollegiate athletics program, which includes more than 250 student-athletes competing in 16 varsity sports.

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Success Story

AU Experiences Assist Pennsylvania Communications Specialist In Influencing The Political Process

Alumna’s position in Pennsylvania politics enhanced by AU education.

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