American University (
Motto | Pro deo et patria (Latin) |
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Motto in English | "For God and Country" |
Type | Private federally chartered research university |
Established | February 24, 1893 |
Founder | John Fletcher Hurst |
Accreditation | MSCHE |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | |
Endowment | $908.9 million (2022)[1] |
President | Jonathan Alger |
Provost | Vicky M. Wilkins (acting) |
Students | 13,019 (Fall 2023)[2] |
Undergraduates | 7,571 (Fall 2023) |
Postgraduates | 3,613 (Fall 2023) |
Other students | 1,835 (Fall 2023) |
Location | , , United States 38°56′14″N 77°05′13″W / 38.9371°N 77.0869°W |
Campus | Large City,[3] 90 acres (36 ha) |
Newspaper | The Eagle |
Colors | Red Blue White |
Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | |
Mascot | Clawed Z. Eagle |
Website | www |
American University was chartered by an Act of Congress in 1893 at the urging of Methodist bishop John Fletcher Hurst, who sought to create an institution that would promote public service, internationalism, and pragmatic idealism.[4][5]
American University has eight schools and colleges: the School of International Service, College of Arts and Sciences, Kogod School of Business, School of Communication, Professional Studies and Executive Education, School of Public Affairs, School of Education,[6] and the Washington College of Law (WCL). It has over 160 programs, including 71 bachelor's degrees, 87 master's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees, as well as JD, LLM, and SJD programs.
The university owns National Public Radio's flagship capital affiliate, WAMU, which has been a source of nationally and internationally distributed programming such as The Diane Rehm Show and 1A.[9]
History
editFounding
editAmerican University was established in the District of Columbia by an Act of Congress on December 5, 1892, primarily due to the efforts of Methodist bishop John Fletcher Hurst, who aimed to create an institution that could train future public servants. Hurst also chose the university's site, which was in the rural periphery of Washington, D.C.
After more than three decades devoted principally to securing financial support, the university was officially dedicated on May 15, 1914, with its first instructions beginning October of that year when 28 students were enrolled, 19 of whom were graduates and the remainder special students not candidates for a degree.
20th century
editThe first commencement was held on June 2, 1915, though no degrees were awarded. The second commencement was held the following year, in 1916, and saw the awarding of the first degrees: one master's degree and two doctor's degrees.
Shortly after these early commencement ceremonies, classes were interrupted by war. During World War I, the university allowed the U.S. military to use some of its grounds for testing. In 1917, the U.S. military divided American University into two segments, Camp American University and Camp Leach. Camp American University became the birthplace of the United States' chemical weapons program and the site of chemical weapons testing;[10] this required a major cleanup effort in the 1990s. Camp Leach was home to advanced research, development, and testing of modern camouflage techniques. As of 2014[update], the Army Corps of Engineers was still removing ordnance including mustard gas and mortar shells.
Instruction was first offered only at the graduate level, in accordance with the plan of the founders. This changed in 1925 with the establishment of the College of Liberal Arts (subsequently named the College of Arts and Sciences), which offered the first undergraduate degrees and programs. What is now the School of Public Affairs was founded in 1934,[11] partly to educate future federal employees in new approaches to public administration introduced by the New Deal; during the event commemorating its launch, President Franklin D. Roosevelt stressed cooperation between the school and his administration.
The post-World War II period saw considerable growth and restructuring of
In the early 1960s, the Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency operated the FFRDC Special Operations Research Office as a think tank at American University.
From 1965 to 1977, the College of Continuing Education existed as a degree-granting college responsible for on- and off-campus adult education programs. The Lucy Webb Hayes School of Nursing provided an undergraduate study in Nursing from 1965 until 1988. In 1972, the School of Government and Public Administration, the School of International Service, the Center for Technology and Administration, and the Center for the Administration of Justice (subsequently named the School of Justice) were incorporated into the College of Public and International Affairs.
The university bought the Immaculata Campus in 1986 to alleviate space problems. This would later become Tenley Campus.
In 1986, construction on the Adnan Khashoggi Sports and Convocation Center began. Financed with $5 million from and named for Saudi Arabian Trustee Adnan Khashoggi, the building was intended to update athletics facilities and provide a new arena, as well as a parking garage and office space for administrative services. Costing an estimated $19 million, the building represented the largest construction project to date but met protest by both faculty and students to the university's use of Khashoggi's name on the building due to his involvement in the international arms trade.[13]
In 1988, the College of Public and International Affairs was reorganized to create two free-standing schools: the School of International Service and the School of Public Affairs, incorporating the School of Government and Public Administration and the School of Justice. That same year, construction of the Adnan Khashoggi Sports Center was completed while the Iran–Contra Affair controversy was at its height, although his name remained on the building until after Khashoggi defaulted on his donation obligation in the mid-to-late 1990s.
The School of Communication became independent from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1993.
In 1997, American University of Sharjah, the only coeducational, liberal arts university in the United Arab Emirates, signed a two-year contract with
21st century
editIn fall 2005, the new Katzen Arts Center opened.
Benjamin Ladner was suspended from his position as president of the university on August 24, 2005, pending an investigation into possible misuse of university funds for his personal expenses. University faculty passed votes of no confidence in President Ladner on September 26.[14] .
On October 10, 2005, the board of trustees of American University decided that Ladner would not return to American University as its president.[15]
Cornelius M. Kerwin, a long-time
Ground was broken for the new School of International Service building on November 14, 2007, and completed in 2010. A speech was given by Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI).
In 2015, American University began offering an accredited, accelerated online MBA program.[18][19]
In May 2017, Kerwin retired as
On July 1, 2024, Jonathan Alger became
As of the 2017–2018 academic year, a female tuxedo feral cat took up residence on the campus grounds near the McKinley School of Communications building. School students and staff maintained the cat's shelter and feeding station and dubbed her "Wonk Cat".[24] Wonk Cat has been adopted by the campus community at large, including in university social media postings and her own student-run social media sites.[25] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Wonk cat went missing and has not been found.[citation needed]
In 2017, Taylor Dumpson became
Also in May 2018, Dumpson filed a lawsuit against several people, including Andrew Anglin, the founder of the neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer. She accused Anglin of organizing a racist and sexist trolling campaign against her.[28] She alleged that Anglin posted her name, her picture, links to her Facebook page, and the Twitter page of the university's student government, and urged his readers to "troll storm" her, which resulted in many hate-filled and racist online messages directed at her. A federal judge ordered the defendants to pay more than $101,000 in compensatory damages, $500,000 in punitive damages, and more than $124,000 in attorney's fees. Dumpson also entered a restraining order against him. Although Dumpson and Anglin have not settled, she settled in December 2018 with one of the people who harassed her, a man from Oregon who was required to apologize, to renounce white supremacy, to stop trolling and doxing online, and to provide information to and cooperate with authorities in the prosecution of white supremacists.[27]
In 2019, the School of Education (SOE) split from the College of Arts and Sciences.[29] According to Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy (Dean of SOE) the move was made to "encourage more students to pursue careers in education".[29] Areas of study that students can pursue within the school include: teacher education, special education, education policy, and leadership and international education. The school is home to the Institute for Innovation in Education and the newly created Center for Postsecondary Readiness and Success.[30][29]
On April 22, 2020,
Campuses
editAmerican University has two contiguous campuses for academics and student housing: the main campus on Massachusetts Avenue and the East Campus on Nebraska Avenue Washington College of Law has since been moved to the site of the Tenley Campus located in Tenleytown.
The first design for the campus was done by Frederick Law Olmsted. However, it was significantly modified over time due to financial constraints. The campus occupies 84 acres (340,000 m2) adjacent to Ward Circle, the intersection of Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenues.
Academic and recreational buildings
edit- Abbey Joel Butler Pavilion, home of the campus store, the Office of Campus Life, the Career Center, and meeting spaces.
- Battelle-Tompkins Building, the university library until 1977 and now home to parts of the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building, home to the physics, mathematics and statistics, computer science, the
AU Game Lab, the Kogod Center for Innovation, and the Design and Build Lab; completed in 2017 and LEED Gold certified.[38] - Hall of Science, home to the biology, environmental science, chemistry, and neuroscience departments; completed in 2020 and LEED Gold certified.[39]
- Hurst Hall, first building of the university, ground was broken in 1896 for what was to be the College of History. The architects were Van Brunt & Howe. With the opening of the Hall of Science, the building now houses various departments and classrooms.
- Katzen Arts Center, provided for by a monetary gift from Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen, the building opened in 2005 and is now home to the Departments of Performing Arts, such as dance, Studio Arts, Graphic Design, and Art History, the American University Museum, and other Academic Departments.
- Kay Spiritual Life Center, built in 1963 as a multi-denominational place of worship. Nicknamed the "flaming cupcake" due to its round shape and 16-foot-tall impressionistic flame top, Kay is home to offices of the university chaplains and is used for speeches, performances, and community events.
- Kerwin Hall, the largest classroom building on campus, built in 1968 as a home for the School of Government and Public Administration (now the School of Public Affairs).
- Kogod School of Business, formerly known as the Myers-Hutchins Building, and previous home to the Washington College of Law. Construction finished in January 2009 to annex it to the now empty Experimental Theater and Butler Instructional Center.
- Mary Graydon Center, commonly called MGC, it is the university's student union. Home to student organization offices, the main dining facilities, including the Terrace Dining Room (TDR) or "Tedes", The Bridge Coffee Shop,[40] and is interconnected to Butler Pavilion.
- McKinley Building, the cornerstone laid by President Theodore Roosevelt. Was previously the home of the departments of Computer Science, Audio Technology, and Physics. After major renovations in 2014, it became the new home to the School of Communication; LEED Gold certified.
- School of International Service, ground broken by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The new building opened for the 2010–2011 school year, with classes continuing to be also held in the original building, which has since been renamed the "East Quad Building", next door. The School of International Service has an enrollment of over 2,000 undergraduate students and an enrollment of over 900 graduate students.[41] The new building is LEED Gold certified.
- Sports Center: Bender Arena, Reeves Aquatic Center, Jacobs Fitness Center (see Athletics below)
- American University (Bender) Library, which holds over a million books.
Residence halls
editHousing is guaranteed for two years. Most freshman and sophomore students choose to live on campus. First-year students are not required to live on campus.
The university added 590 beds in 2017 with the opening of East Campus. Residence halls on the main campus are grouped into three "campuses".
- North Campus, commonly referred to as "North Side":
- Hughes Hall
- Leonard Hall
- McDowell Hall, which is set to be renovated by Fall 2024.
- Nebraska Hall, located across Massachusetts Avenue from the main campus. It features apartment-style residences of 2 to 4 bedrooms in a suite.
- Cassell Hall, opened for the Fall 2013 semester.[42] This residence hall is equipped with a 8,000 sq ft (740 m2) fitness facility and is LEED Silver certified.[43]
- East Campus, completed construction in 2017, includes these LEED Gold certified, suite-style residence halls:
- Duber Hall (formerly Congressional Hall)
- Constitution Hall
- Federal Hall
- South Campus, commonly referred to as "South Side":
- Anderson Hall, the largest first-year residence hall on campus.
- Centennial Hall, featuring suite-style living originally intended as housing for upperclassmen.
- Letts Hall, named after John C. Letts, university trustee and president of the board of trustees from 1921 until 1931.
- Roper Hall, home to
AU 's Black Affinity Housing program.
Tenley Campus
editFormerly the Immaculata School, Tenley Campus is located half a mile east of the main campus and was purchased by American University in 1987 specifically for the Washington Semester program. Since 2016, Tenley Campus has been home to American University's law school, the Washington College of Law. Over several years, former dormitory halls and academic buildings were torn down and replaced with many newer, more contemporary academic buildings that now house the Washington College of Law. Graduates are reportedly saddled with enormous amounts of debt, and in 2022 only 69% of graduates held jobs that required they pass the Bar.[44][45]
Academics
editThe university is composed of eight divisions, referred to as colleges or schools, which house its academic programs. Except for WCL, undergraduate and graduate courses are housed within the same division, although organized into different programs. These colleges and schools are:
- College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
- Kogod School of Business (KSB)
- School of Communication (SOC)
- School of Education (SOE)
- School of International Service (SIS)
- Professional Studies and Executive Education
- School of Public Affairs (SPA)
- Washington College of Law (WCL)
American University is also home to a unique program known as the Washington Semester Program. This program partners with institutions around the world to bring students to
Admissions and student demographics
editUndergraduate | U.S. (2018) | |
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White | 51.3% | 55.2% |
Asian | 6.3% | 7.0% |
Hispanic | 11.4% | 19.5% |
Black | 6.5% | 13.4% |
Two or More Races | 4.3% | 3.9% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% |
Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
International | 15.8% | N/A |
Unknown | 4.2% | N/A |
Male | 38% | 43% |
Female | 62% | 57% |
Undergraduate admissions statistics | |
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Admit rate | 32% ( −8.2) |
Yield rate | 26.2% ( +4) |
Test scores middle 50%[i] | |
SAT EBRW | 620–700 |
SAT Math | 590–690 |
ACT Composite | 27–31 |
|
Admission to American is considered to be "more selective" by the U.S. News & World Report.[52] For the Class of 2023 (enrolling fall 2019),
Study abroad
editThe U.S. News & World Report has ranked American University 7th in Study Abroad programs.[53] American University operates three premier programs in Brussels, Belgium; Madrid, Spain; and Nairobi, Kenya but, also partners with universities across the globe.
Rankings
editAcademic rankings | |
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National | |
Forbes[54] | 133 |
U.S. News & World Report[55] | 105 |
Washington Monthly[56] | 118 |
WSJ/College Pulse[57] | 132 |
Global | |
QS[58] | 791–800 |
THE[59] | 601–800 |
U.S. News & World Report[60] | 590 |
American University's undergraduate program was tied for 105th overall among "national universities" in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings, tied for 31st in "Best Undergraduate Teaching", tied for 46th in "Most Innovative Schools", and 120nd in "Best Value Schools".[53]
In 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2018, American University was named the most politically active school in the nation by The Princeton Review's annual survey of college students.[61][62] In 2006, the Fiske Guide to Colleges ranked
Among The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) schools,
Folio literary magazine
edit
Discipline | Literary journal |
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Language | English |
Edited by | Jenny Dunnington |
Publication details | |
History | 1984-present |
Publisher | American University (United States) |
Frequency | Annual |
Standard abbreviations | |
ISO 4 | Folio |
Indexing | |
ISSN | 1547-4151 |
OCLC no. | 20236678 |
Links | |
Folio is a literary magazine founded in 1984 and based at American University.[68][better source needed] It publishes fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction twice each year. Folio has printed interviews with prominent writers, most recently Ann Beattie, Alice Fulton, Leslie Pietrzyk, Gregory Orr, and Adam Haslett. Work that has appeared in Folio was short-listed for the Pushcart Prize multiple time in the 1980s. Among the notable stories that first appeared in Folio are Jacob M. Appel's "Fata Morgana" and "Becoming Coretta Davis" by I. Bennett Capers.
Sine Institute
editOn September 24, 2018,
Library system
editAmerican University Library | |
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Location | Washington, D. C. |
Established | 1926 as Battelle Library |
Collection | |
Size | over 1 million volumes |
Access and use | |
Population served | 10,000 students & 1,000 faculty |
Other information | |
Director | Jeehyun Davis |
Employees | 72 (full-time) |
Website | www |
The Jack I. and Dorothy G. Bender Library and Learning Resources Center is the main library facility for the campus. The University Library is part of the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC), which includes seven other libraries. The WRLC operates a consortium loan service between member institutions and has a shared collections site in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
The Library's Archives and Special Collections houses unique and rare materials and information on the institution's history. The University Archives is the repository for papers and other documents, including sound recordings and photographs, spanning more than a century of the university's history. Special Collections houses rare materials.[73]
Campus life
editThere is an internationally top-ranked Model United Nations team (ranking 1st in North America following the 2021–2022 academic year).[74] The team competes actively at intercollegiate tournaments, and also hosts "AmeriMUNC" (American Model United Nations Conference) a yearly High School Model UN competition on campus.[75][76]
American University Student Government (AUSG) is the governing body of the student population and has been ranked as the most active student government in the United States.[77] It comprises the Undergraduate Senate and the Executive Branch. AUSG promotes advocacy and launches initiatives on campus supported by the student body.[78][79]
Religious life
editWhile
Greek life
editAmerican University has a Panhellenic Association (PHA), Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC).[86][87] There are also several independent organizations.
Sustainability
editIn 2008, American University joined more than 500 other US universities in signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, demonstrating the university's commitment to environmental responsibility. Within a year, American University's Office of Sustainability was established.
An environmental science class at American conducted a study from February to April 2009 to measure the amount of food waste avoided by eliminating trays from one of the college's dining halls. The class found that trayless dinners resulted in 47.1% less solid waste than dinners during which trays were used, spurring a student-driven campaign to go trayless across campus.[88]
In 2011, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) awarded American University a gold rating, the highest possible, on their STARS scale for sustainability. Since then, American University has earned five consecutive gold ratings, the most recent in 2020.[89]
Also in 2011, American University's School of International Service building earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for its 70,000 square foot building renowned for sustainable design and "cradle-to-cradle" philosophy.[90]
In 2014, American University ranked #2 in the Sierra Club's list of the 'Top 10 Greenest Colleges'.[91]
In 2014, the university announced an ambitious project to build a solar farm in partnership with George Washington University.[92] As of January 2016[update], the completed solar farm provides an equivalent of 50% of the university's electricity.[93]
In 2018, American University became the first university in the United States to achieve carbon-neutral status.[94] In 2020,
Athletics
editA member of the Patriot League,[96]
Bender Arena, a multi-purpose facility, hosts many of American's athletic competitions. Bender Arena opened on January 23, 1988, when
Reeves Field, home to
American University has seven tennis courts and two basketball courts in the outdoor recreational facility located next to Reeves Field and behind Bender Arena.
On March 14, 2008,
William I Jacobs Recreational Complex is also located on campus, containing an AstroTurf surface, a softball diamond, and two sand volleyball courts.[98]
Off-campus facilities include the Massachusetts Ave. Field, which hosts intramural and varsity athletic practices for both the Men's and Women's soccer teams.[98]
The Marilyn Meltzer Wrestling Room is located within Jacobs Fitness Center, and hosts practices for the Men's Varsity Wrestling Team at American University.[99]
Notable people
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