Latest news from American University on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/programs-at-american-university-s-school-of-international-service-maintain-top-tier-rankings-by-foreign-policy-magazine/?sc=rsin /articles/programs-at-american-university-s-school-of-international-service-maintain-top-tier-rankings-by-foreign-policy-magazine/?sc=rsin Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:30:46 EST Foreign Policy magazine continues to recognize programs at American University's School of International Service as some of the best in the country. American University /articles/voltammetric-detection-of-neuropeptide-y-using-a-modified-sawhorse-waveform/?sc=rsin /articles/voltammetric-detection-of-neuropeptide-y-using-a-modified-sawhorse-waveform/?sc=rsin Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:05:04 EST American University /articles/olympic-games-in-paris-a-divided-country-welcomes-a-fractured-world/?sc=rsin /articles/olympic-games-in-paris-a-divided-country-welcomes-a-fractured-world/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:30:15 EST American University /articles/american-university-awarded-multi-million-dollar-grant-from-arcadia-fund-to-build-geneva-center-on-information-justice/?sc=rsin /articles/american-university-awarded-multi-million-dollar-grant-from-arcadia-fund-to-build-geneva-center-on-information-justice/?sc=rsin Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:30:33 EST American University to Build Geneva Center at Washington College of Law American University /articles/american-university-s-general-counsel-traevena-byrd-to-chair-the-national-association-of-college-and-university-attorneys-board-of-directors/?sc=rsin /articles/american-university-s-general-counsel-traevena-byrd-to-chair-the-national-association-of-college-and-university-attorneys-board-of-directors/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:35:26 EST Today, the National Association of College and University Attorneys announced American University's General Counsel Traevena Byrd as Board Chair for NACUA's 5,000 plus member organization. She will begin her term on June 28and serve as chair through June 24, 2025. American University /articles/american-university-experts-comment-on-upcoming-elections-in-europe/?sc=rsin /articles/american-university-experts-comment-on-upcoming-elections-in-europe/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:05:27 EST American University /articles/landmark-conference-celebrating-betty-ford-s-legacy-as-first-lady-with-notable-expert-panels/?sc=rsin /articles/landmark-conference-celebrating-betty-ford-s-legacy-as-first-lady-with-notable-expert-panels/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:05:09 EST The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, in partnership with the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) and American University's School of Public Affairs, announce a conference commemorating the enduring influence of first ladies in American history, with a special focus on the remarkable contributions of Betty Ford. American University /articles/national-conference-first-lady-betty-ford-50th-anniversary-celebration/?sc=rsin /articles/national-conference-first-lady-betty-ford-50th-anniversary-celebration/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:05:54 EST A national conference will bring together scholars, biographers, historians, archivists, First Ladies' staff, and members of the public to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Betty Ford's tenure as First Lady, showcase her leadership, and commemorate her groundbreaking conference on First Ladies in 1984. American University /articles/scotus-to-hear-mifepristone-case-american-university-experts-comment/?sc=rsin /articles/scotus-to-hear-mifepristone-case-american-university-experts-comment/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:30:18 EST American University /articles/au-experts-available-to-discuss-the-money-behind-march-madness/?sc=rsin /articles/au-experts-available-to-discuss-the-money-behind-march-madness/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:10:21 EST American University /articles/super-tuesday-in-an-unprecedented-election-year-experts-available-for-comment/?sc=rsin /articles/super-tuesday-in-an-unprecedented-election-year-experts-available-for-comment/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:05:32 EST WHAT: Tomorrow, 16 states and one territory will head to the polls in the biggest primary election of this year's election cycle. As we watch the results come in, American University experts are available to comment on a broad range of issues related to the 2024 presidential elections.   WHEN: March 4, 2024 - ongoing  WHERE: In studio, email, phone, or virtual   WHO:  Experts available for comments include  David Barker, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, is an expert on a broad range of topics, including American political parties, campaigns and elections, representation, culture and polarization, ideology and attitudes, information and communication, political institutions, and a wide variety of public policy issues. American University /articles/cybersecurity-leaders-launch-new-online-platform-to-close-gaps-in-understanding-cyber-policy/?sc=rsin /articles/cybersecurity-leaders-launch-new-online-platform-to-close-gaps-in-understanding-cyber-policy/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:05:55 EST The Shahal M. Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute at AU, CrowdStrike and Wiley Rein launch a new online platform designed to help cybersecurity and privacy professionals, government officials, and students understand the fundamentals of key cybersecurity policy topics and stay up-to-speed on the context, players, history and issues underlying the key cyber public policy issues of the day. American University /articles/american-university-named-a-leader-in-fulbright-u-s-student-scholars/?sc=rsin /articles/american-university-named-a-leader-in-fulbright-u-s-student-scholars/?sc=rsin Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:05:05 EST American University is a top producer of Fulbright students, and was recognized by the U.S. Department of State as having one of the highest number of students and alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. American University /articles/new-report-shares-first-hand-experiences-of-young-americans-relationship-with-guns/?sc=rsin /articles/new-report-shares-first-hand-experiences-of-young-americans-relationship-with-guns/?sc=rsin Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:05:41 EST New Report Shares First-Hand Experiences of Young Americans' Relationship with Guns American University /articles/american-u-prof-guy-ziv-is-available-to-comment-on-the-netanyahu-premiership-the-israel-hamas-war-domestic-israeli-politics-u-s-israel-relations-and-the-impact-of-the-situation-in-israel-gaza-and-the-west-bank-on-the-2024-u-s-elections/?sc=rsin /articles/american-u-prof-guy-ziv-is-available-to-comment-on-the-netanyahu-premiership-the-israel-hamas-war-domestic-israeli-politics-u-s-israel-relations-and-the-impact-of-the-situation-in-israel-gaza-and-the-west-bank-on-the-2024-u-s-elections/?sc=rsin Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:05:53 EST American University /articles/american-university-receives-5-7-million-from-nsf-to-bridge-research-and-policy-address-real-world-challenges/?sc=rsin /articles/american-university-receives-5-7-million-from-nsf-to-bridge-research-and-policy-address-real-world-challenges/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:05:31 EST American University won a cooperative research agreement from the U.S. National Science Foundation's Accelerating Research Translation program that will help AU foster greater use of evidence in the public and private sectors. American University /articles/scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-abortion-pill-access-american-university-experts-offer-analysis/?sc=rsin /articles/scotus-to-hear-challenge-to-abortion-pill-access-american-university-experts-offer-analysis/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:05:49 EST American University /articles/american-university-fall-commencement-to-feature-surgeon-general-dr-vivek-h-murthy/?sc=rsin /articles/american-university-fall-commencement-to-feature-surgeon-general-dr-vivek-h-murthy/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:05:12 EST The nation's 21st Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, will deliver a keynote address at American University's two fall commencement ceremonies on Sunday, December 17, 2023. American University /articles/american-university-experts-discuss-the-legacy-of-sandra-day-o-connor/?sc=rsin /articles/american-university-experts-discuss-the-legacy-of-sandra-day-o-connor/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:45:36 EST What: Experts from American University are available to discuss the life and legacy of Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. When: December 1, 2023 - ongoing Where: Zoom, FaceTime, in-person Background: American University experts who are available for comments: Amy Dacey is Executive Director of the Sine Institute of Policy & Policy at American University. American University /articles/climate-change-summit-american-university-experts-available-for-comment/?sc=rsin /articles/climate-change-summit-american-university-experts-available-for-comment/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:35:26 EST What: As climate experts and diplomats gather in Dubai for COP28, American University experts are available for commentary and analysis of what to expect from this important international forum and related issues.   When: November 28, 2023 - ongoing Where: In-person, virtual, in-studio    Background: American University experts who are available for comments include: Julie Anderson is a professorial lecturer at the Kogod School of Business. American University