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International ·

Syria’s Chemical Weapons after Assad: A CAS Conversation

An interview with AU Professor of Chemistry Stefano Costanzi about the history of chemical weapons in Syria—and what comes next after the fall of the Assad regime
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Otho Branson, 2006-09-04, 2006. Acrylic on Arches paper, 16 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches. Courtesy of Phyllis Rosenzweig and Alan Wallach.

Arts ·

Spring Exhibitions at the American University Museum Open Feb. 8

American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center presents five new exhibitions opening Feb. 8.
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Prof. Alexander Zestos with recent graduates of AU's College of Arts and Sciences. Courtesy Alexander Zestos.

Research ·

Professor Teams Up with Biotech Company to Advance Tools for Researching and Treating Neurological Conditions

National Institutes of Health Awards Team $1 Million Grant
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Rhonda Zimlich

Literature ·

A Writer’s Life: A CAS Conversation with Rhonda Zimlich

Award-winning author and American University professor Rhonda Zimlich shares how she became a writer and what inspires her stories and teaching
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Three actors dancing and singing into microphones

Arts ·

Your Spring Performing Arts Calendar

Music, theatre, and dance performances are free for AU students
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Battelle Tompkins Memorial Building covered in snow

On Campus ·

Welcome Back CAS! Top Things to Do and See on Campus This Semester

Check out these “don’t miss” uniquely American University things to do and see
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CAS 2024 Year in Review

On Campus ·

A Few of Our Favorite Moments: Celebrating CAS in 2024

Looking back at 2024, we celebrate a year of big ideas, bold achievements, and inspiring people across the College of Arts and Sciences
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2024 Writer as Witness winners: Chloe Raymond, Lucas Powers, Berit Rosenstiel, Gabrielle Fish

Literature ·

Student Winners Announced for “Writer as Witness” Essay Contest

Four students recognized for original written pieces inspired by this year’s book, Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement
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Oreoluwa Erinfolami on an elevated glass and metal catwalk in a modern building

Announcement ·

Meet Graduate Student Commencement Speaker Oreoluwa Erinfolami 

Biotechnology MS student approaches life with “full attention and commitment”
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Jack Boul in his studio

In Remembrance ·

Remembering Jack Boul

Boul’s legacy of teaching and artistry—celebrated through the Jack Boul Collection—will live on at AU and the AU Museum.
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