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American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 2h

ICYMI: Happy 20th birthday to the AU Katzen Arts Center! From embassy receptions + charity galas to MFA shows, rehearsals, and even weddings, Katzen has been a hub for art, ideas, and AU spirit for two decades. Learn more: www.american.edu/cas/news/bey... @auartsdc.bsky.social

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 20h

As millions of birds pass through DC, AU students & faculty are helping keep them safe! 🕊️ They’re transforming the Hall of Science with bird-safe decals that prevent bird collisions & save lives. Learn more: www.american.edu/cas/news/au-...

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 22h

Guy Ziv, associate director of the Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies, spoke with @newsweek.com about the likelihood of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. www.newsweek.com/trumps-peace...

Trump’s Peace Plan Puts Netanyahu’s Political Survival Skills to the Test

As Hamas weighs the U.S. proposal, Israel's longest-serving premier faces a historic set of challenges perhaps only he could overcome.

www.newsweek.com

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: AU Econ Prof. Gabriel Mathy spoke with @washingtonpost.com about how US travelers can use the Economists’ Big Mac Index to help plan a cost-effective vacation. www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/...

Where the U.S. dollar is still strong for travelers

When you factor in a country’s cost of living and exchange rates, your bucket-list trip may seem more like a steal.

www.washingtonpost.com

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 1d

Pamela Nadell, director of the Jewish Studies Program, spoke with Forward about the history of antisemitism in the US. forward.com/fast-forward...

Why a historian thinks Jews are living through a ‘high tide’ of American antisemitism

Pamela Nadell writes a history of Jew hatred, from colonial times to the aftermath of Oct. 7.

forward.com

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American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: Last week, the National Endowment for the Arts held its 60th Anniversary celebration at the Katzen Arts Center in partnership with the AU Arts Management Program. Missed out? Watch the event on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch

📷: Americans for the Arts

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: 👏 🎉 Congrats to AU Math & Stats Prof. Michael Robinson for receiving a $133,572 grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for the project "Local Acoustic Topological Estimators for Statistical Signal Tools (LATESST)."

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 4d

AU's newest student performers take the stage this weekend in "Overture 2025!" These performances are sold out, but you can check out the rest of our performing arts season: auartstix.universitytickets.com/

📷: Ethan Kauffman

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American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 4d

On Monday, the National Endowment for the Arts held its 60th Anniversary celebration at the Katzen Arts Center in partnership with the AU Arts Management Program. Missed out? Watch the event on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch

📷: Americans for the Arts

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American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 5d

Mark your calendars for this year's AU Literature Visiting Writers Series:
📍SIS Founders room, 7 p.m.

1️⃣ Tania James | October 15
2️⃣ Emily Bazelon | November 12
3️⃣ David Means | December 5
4️⃣ Patricia Coral | April 1, 2026

🔗 More info: www.american.edu/cas/literatu...

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American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 5d

AU students turned classroom innovation into real-world biotech experience 🧬✨

Five Eagles earned internships at United Therapeutics, a $19.5B firm tackling rare diseases & organ manufacturing—thanks to a course linking science, business & entrepreneurship. bit.ly/4gPSVxY

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 5d

👏 🎉 Congrats to AU Physics Prof. Will Barnes for receiving a $14,576 grant from NASA for the project "Modeling Energy Release and Beam Heating in NuSTAR Hard X-Ray Coronal Transients."

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 6d

Interested in grad school at AU? Join the CAS Graduate Enrollment Management team to have your questions about the application process, graduate programs, or life in the DC area answered!

➡️ Drop-In Admissions Advising (Virtual)
📅 October 3, 2025 | 12 p.m.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/3TPOb21

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to AU Health Studies Prof. Caroline Kuo for receiving supplemental funding of $254,348 (new total: $1,507,021) from NIH for the project "Testing the Efficacy of Safe South Africa: An Intervention to Prevent HIV Risk and Interpersonal Violence Among Adolescent Boys ."

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 7d

The master’s degree is the new bachelor’s. With the AU Combined Degree Program, students earn both degrees in less time, save thousands in tuition, build professional networks, and step into the job market with confidence and momentum for the future. www.american.edu/cas/news/fas...

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 7d

Happy 20th birthday to the AU Katzen Arts Center! From embassy receptions + charity galas to MFA shows, rehearsals, and even weddings, Katzen has been a hub for art, ideas, and AU spirit for two decades. Learn more: www.american.edu/cas/news/bey... @auartsdc.bsky.social

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American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 7d

AU Econ Prof. Gabriel Mathy spoke with @washingtonpost.com about how US travelers can use the Economists’ Big Mac Index to help plan a cost-effective vacation. www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/...

Where the U.S. dollar is still strong for travelers

When you factor in a country’s cost of living and exchange rates, your bucket-list trip may seem more like a steal.

www.washingtonpost.com

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI: AU Computer Science Department Chair and Prof. Mike Treanor spoke with @dcnewsnow.bsky.social about how the AI boom may have facilitated this year’s rise in tech industry layoffs. www.dcnewsnow.com/tech-talk/te...

Tech Talk: How to thrive in tech industry, despite recent layoffs

There are fewer jobs available for tech workers, according to the Wall Street Journal, especially for those who do not specialize in artificial intelligence.

www.dcnewsnow.com

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 8d

👏 🎉 Congrats to AU Math & Stats Prof. Michael Robinson for receiving a $133,572 grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for the project "Local Acoustic Topological Estimators for Statistical Signal Tools (LATESST)."

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 9d

Interested in grad school at AU? Join the CAS Graduate Enrollment Management team for tips to create a strong graduate school application.

➡️ Graduate Admissions Fundamentals (Virtual)
📅 October 1, 2025 | 12 p.m.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/3TPOb21

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 9d

ICYMI: AU History Prof. M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska spoke with CNN about the political history of centennial celebrations in the US. us.cnn.com/2025/09/06/p...

Trump has a vision for America’s 250th birthday. Not everyone is pleased | CNN Politics

On the campaign trail in 2023, Donald Trump laid out a promise that may have gone unnoticed by the public: a grand celebration for the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026 that would evoke monumental world’s fairs from centuries past.

us.cnn.com

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 11d

Interested in grad school at AU? Join the CAS Graduate Enrollment Management team to have your questions about the application process, graduate programs, or life in the DC area answered!

➡️ Drop-In Admissions Advising (Virtual)
📅 October 3, 2025 | 12 p.m.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/3TPOb21

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American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 11d

Mark your calendars for this year's AU Literature Visiting Writers Series:
📍SIS Founders room, 7 p.m.

1️⃣ Tania James | October 15
2️⃣ Emily Bazelon | November 12
3️⃣ David Means | December 5
4️⃣ Patricia Coral | April 1, 2026

🔗 More info: www.american.edu/cas/literatu...

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 12d

The master’s degree is the new bachelor’s. With the AU Combined Degree Program, students earn both degrees in less time, save thousands in tuition, build professional networks, and step into the job market with confidence and momentum for the future. www.american.edu/cas/news/fas...

American University's College of Arts and Sciences @aucollege.bsky.social · 12d

Interested in grad school at AU? Join the CAS Graduate Enrollment Management team for tips to create a strong graduate school application.

➡️ Graduate Admissions Fundamentals (Virtual)
📅 October 1, 2025 | 12 p.m.
🔗 More info: bit.ly/3TPOb21