The White House.

Government & Politics ·

To the Point: Do Political Conventions Really Matter Anymore?

Distinguished Professor of History Allan J. Lichtman answers our question of the week
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'To the Point.' A father helps his son ride a bicycle.

Policy Analysis ·

To the Point: Child Tax Credit a Win for Politicians—and for Families

Economics Professor Mary Eschelbach Hansen answers our question of the week
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Research ·

Dream On

CAS neuropsychologist Bryan Fantie explains seven things to know about why our brains run wild as we slumber—one of science’s greatest mysteries.
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Ralph Steadman, Twentieth Century Man, 1988. Pen and ink on paper, 23.23 x 33.07 inches. Courtesy of the Ralph Steadman Art Collection.

Arts ·

New Exhibitions Open Sept. 7 at the American Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ Museum

Eight new exhibits at the American Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ Museum open Sept. 7, featuring a range of artistic media and experiences for visitors.
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Jonathan Harper. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Helping Grad Students Write Their AU Stories

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Jonathan Harper, CAS/MFA ’10, assistant director of graduate recruitment in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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DANCEWORKS 2024 performers

Arts ·

Your Guide to Participating in the Performing Arts at American Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ

Take the spotlight with performance opportunities in dance, music, and theatre/musical theatre.
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On Campus ·

What We’re Reading This Summer

From history to fantasy, mystery to nonfiction, and more, AU faculty, staff, students, and neighbors share the good reads capturing their attention.
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One of the most striking visual features of Webb is its 18-segment primary mirror, gold-plated to best capture the infrared light that the telescope studies. NASA/Maggie Masetti

Research ·

American Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ Scientist Contributes to New Findings About Exciting Exoplanet

James Webb Telescope observations lead to new insights of possible presence of atmosphere and ocean on one of the closest exoplanets to our solar system
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Dean Linda Aldoory and Hamoon Hedayat

Announcement ·

Gift Establishes New Fund for AI Research at College of Arts and Sciences

Hedayat Fund for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will spark interdisciplinary work in AI research and ethics
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Supreme Court pediment with nine figures, inscription reads "equal justice under law"

Government & Politics ·

SCOTUS to Decide If Domestic Violence Offenders Can Own Guns: Why It Matters

AU Professor and domestic violence expert Rachel Louise Snyder weighs in on what US v. Rahimi might mean for victims of domestic violence
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