Neuroscience Research Offers Key to Addressing Critical Cognitive Disorders
For decades, scientists have worked to develop treatments for drug addiction, obesity and dementia. Now, highly original research by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Distinguished Professor Terry Davidson suggests a transformative approach to these problems. Full Story
Alumni ·
AU’s Sine Institute Solves Problems at Intersection of Politics and Policy
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏBoard of Trustees member Jeff Sine, SIS/BA ’76, and his wife, journalist Samira Sine, wanted to create an incubator to solve challenges facing politics and policy. Through their $10 million gift, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏlaunched the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics. Full Story
Alumni ·
Helping First-Generation Students Access the American Dream
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion supports first-generation students, helps them build community, and connects them with faculty and staff. Full Story
Alumni ·
Understanding and Interrupting Extremism
Domestic terrorism incidents have soared to new highs in the United States. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) is devising new ways to explore, understand, and counteract this escalating challenge. Full Story
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏLaunches ‘Change Can’t Wait’ $500 Million Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign
Historic endeavor will transform the student experience, fund impactful research, and build stronger communities Full Story
Alumni ·
AU’s Sine Institute Solves Problems at Intersection of Politics and Policy
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏBoard of Trustees member Jeff Sine, SIS/BA ’76, and his wife, journalist Samira Sine, wanted to create an incubator to solve challenges facing politics and policy. Through their $10 million gift, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏlaunched the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics. Full Story
Alumni ·
Transforming the World One Scholar at a Time
The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar (FDDS) program has opened a world of possibilities for students with rare talent, creative ability, and extraordinary drive. Full Story
Alumni ·
Change Can’t Wait Campaign Volunteers
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ gratefully recognizes the following individuals who are stepping up and leading the way to ensure 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏremains an institution where purpose is nurtured, honed, and activated. Full Story
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The Power and Responsibility of Free Speech
The Project on Civil Discourse helps students learn to respectfully balance competing ideas in an increasingly polarized society. Full Story
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Forward-Looking Gift Helps Create Space for Global Solutions
In October 2020, during a pandemic, on time, and under budget, AU’s new Hall of Science opened its doors, providing our faculty and staff with innovative spaces to support their groundbreaking work. Full Story