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Ten Leadership Lessons from the William K. Reilly "School"

Joan Michelson | Posted 05.07.2013 | Business
Joan Michelson

Listening to Fisher and the other speakers at the Inaugural William K. Reilly Fund for Environmental Governance and Leadership Awards event at American University's Katzen Art Center recently, a Reilly leadership philosophy emerged.

Europe's Odd Couple Spoiling For a Fight -- Well, At Least a Debate

Mark Pfeifle | Posted 04.12.2013 | College
Mark Pfeifle

This weekend, the French and German embassies will jointly bring many of America's most talented debaters from nearly 30 top schools to George Washington University for a one-of-a-kind debate championship.

Meet The Discovery News Producer Who's Afraid Of Sinkholes

The Huffington Post | Brandon Wetherbee | Posted 03.13.2013 | DC

Who: Trace Dominguez, producer at Discovery Neighborhood: Lives in Columbia Heights, works in Silver Spring Years in D.C.: 4 Current Gig: Pro...

Breastfeeding In Public: Can Women be Spiritual in a Male Fantasy World?

Jennifer Danielle Crumpton | Posted 12.10.2012 | Religion
Jennifer Danielle Crumpton

Given the mind-spirit-body connection, how can women have a truly healthy spiritual life when our bodies are riddled with doubt, self-consciousness, fear, judgment, disappointment, and demoralizing references?

Sex Predator Loose On Campus

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 10.03.2012 | College

American University in Washington, D.C., has been shaken by four recent reports of sexual assault near campus. All occurred late at night or early mor...

Breastfeeding in Class: From One Professor to Another

Andrea Bonior | Posted 11.13.2012 | Parents
Andrea Bonior

In a class whose whole premise involves feminism and culture, if your sensibilities are offended by the notion of a mother feeding her baby, then it seems you're not quite ready for college, let alone this seminar.

Should A Professor Breastfeed While Teaching Class?

Lisa Belkin | Posted 11.12.2012 | Parents
Lisa Belkin

If it is appropriate for a baby to be someplace then it is appropriate for that baby to eat in that place. The more we see that, the more it becomes the norm.

Professor Sparks Controversy After Doing This In A Lecture

Posted 09.12.2012 | College

American University Professor Adrienne Pine is exasperated and tired of talking about the debate she supposedly sparked when she breast-fed her child ...

WATCH: Icons Of Investigative Journalism Speak Out

The Huffington Post | Jack Mirkinson | Posted 05.03.2012 | Media

A new project at American University is celebrating some of the milestones of investigative journalism. The project, called "Investigating Power," ...

Why Subcontracting Causes More Problems Than it Solves

Ethan Miller | Posted 06.27.2012 | College
Ethan Miller

How can we keep both our university administrations and these large corporations in check and help fix some of the problems that subcontracting causes?

Obsessed With Success: David Brooks Warns of Cultural Decline

Nicole Glass | Posted 06.24.2012 | College
Nicole Glass

This fixation we have on productivity is an epidemic that is destroying character and transforming men into automatons.

American University Honors Cherry Blossom Centennial With Art Exhibition

AP | Posted 04.06.2012 | DC

WASHINGTON -- The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in Washington is opening two new exhibits marking the 100th anniversary of Japa...

Sexual Assault Awareness: Not Just a Month

Ethan Miller | Posted 06.04.2012 | College
Ethan Miller

How do we end rape culture? We have to make sure these messages of change reach everyone within our campus communities, not just feminist activists and allies.

Why College Students Need to Support Their Professors

Ethan Miller | Posted 05.28.2012 | College
Ethan Miller

So what causes professors who have advanced degrees to be paid poverty wages while students go into thousands of dollars of debt to pay for school? A lot of this comes from the increasing corporatization of colleges and universities, a trend that was started in the late 20th century and has continued since.

University Swim Team Films 'Sexy' Lip Synch On South Beach

Posted 05.05.2012 | Miami

Judging by the American University swim team's recent hijinks in the 305, it's like the rest of the U.S. just thinks Miamians walk around half-naked ...

Are Georgetown Students Part Of the 1 Percent?

THe Huffington Post | Posted 11.15.2011 | DC

WASHINGTON -- Are Georgetown University students part of the 1 percent? According to the Hoya, there's been a lack of involvement by Georgetown Univer...

Applying To College With ADD

Posted 01.07.2012 | Home

Besides the usual stress over getting good SAT scores, writing a powerful personal statement, and making the perfect college list, having a learning d...

Rachel Tepper

GW Student Leads Massive Trick-Or-Treat Food Collection

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Tepper | Posted 12.31.2011 | DC

WASHINGTON -- George Washington University senior Jake Stewart didn't know what he was getting himself into when he and a few friends went door to doo...

From Intern to Solar Champion

Brian Keane | Posted 09.20.2011 | College
Brian Keane

Leadership by example is one of the most effective ways to encourage others to buy solar power. AU is clearly providing the leadership. Now it's time for all U.S. colleges to follow AU's example.

You Won't See a Soccer Ball in This Workshop!

Rita M. Solnet | Posted 09.13.2011 | Home
Rita M. Solnet

Looking for a soccer mom or a helicopter parent? You won't find one in the workshops that Parents Across America will conduct at American University ...

Higher Education's Dirty Little Secret

Arvind Ganesan | Posted 05.25.2011 | College
Arvind Ganesan

Western universities are undoubtedly under pressure to find financial support, but this does not mean they should allow abusive and corrupt foreign dictators, officials or their families launder their images in exchange for money.

College Basketball Duo Makes Absurd Trick Shot Video

Posted 05.25.2011 | Sports

Remember that last "best" trick shot video? Well here's another one... and this one really might be the best one yet. This time, American University...

Egypt, Meet Kurdistan: American University of Iraq

Russ Baker | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Russ Baker

Anyone who still wonders why the Bush administration invaded Iraq would do well to become familiar with an institution whose existence few Americans are aware of: the American University of Iraq-Sulaimaniya.

Elected D.C. Students Begin to Bridge Representation Gap

Stefanie Dazio | Posted 05.25.2011 | College
Stefanie Dazio

Come Jan. 5, 2011, congressmen will be back in school, learning how to read bills. Across town, another freshman has a similar agenda -- but add homework to his list.

Suspect In Death Of American Prof Identified

The Eagle Online | Posted 05.25.2011 | College

Deandrew Hamlin is a potential suspect in the homicide investigation of the late Professor Sue Marcum being conducted by Montgomery County investigato...