Richard Linklater’s unique approach to cinematic expression solidifies his place as one of the most influential directors of all time. Linklater’s films are much more in tune with real time and are ...

On any given morning in the residence halls, a cat watches students cross the quad from a window and a dog waits by the door for a walk before class. Inside several dorm rooms, food bowls and carriers ...

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After a $68 million shortfall largely due to missed enrollment targets for the 2024-2025 school year, American University has announced its projected budget for the coming 2026 fiscal year — $827.9 ...

American University President Sylvia Burwell announced in an email Tuesday afternoon that Vice President of University Advancement Courtney Surls will step down at the end of the Change Can’t Wait ...

In 2016, I took a piece of paper with a poll that asked “Team Iron Man” or “Team Captain America” out to the elementary school playground to tally opinions before the release of “Captain America: ...

Jamie Raskin, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Artis Stevens, Clint Smith, Samantha Power and Walter Isaacson will be honored as American University’s commencement speakers at the spring 2026 graduation, the ...

In the 2000s, Latin music was forever changed when Latin trap rose to popularity, giving mainstream credibility to many Latin artists. The genre is a unique kind of hip hop that goes beyond the ...

This year, The Economist released an article with an astounding statistic: around 150 million Americans listen to country music at least once a month. That’s around 45 percent of the whole country ...

The Provost and Enrollment staff union has reached a tentative agreement on a contract with American University’s administration, according to an email sent by President Jonathan Alger on Friday ...

Sue Ann Marcum was an AU professor with a passion for learning, teaching and accounting. Always smiling, she brought joy to the halls of the Kogod School of Business. Students expressed how much ...

Undergraduate enrollment at American University for fall 2024 is projected to be 7,004 students – 400 below University targets – as announced by University leadership on Friday in an email. Numbers ...