Chioma Nwomeh wanted a school with opportunities to learn from her Black peers in Washington, D.C.  Now a senior, Nwomeh said she found those opportunities at American University after she applied...

This semester, The Hum team interviewed students of color and students for whom English is a second language, or ESL students, about their experience at American University, a predominantly white institution,...

August 26th, 2023 marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Thousands gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the historic march. The crowd heard from speakers including...

When Sheridan Johnson was choosing a college, she said her parents assured her there would be a place for her to find community. Johnson has Navajo, Cherokee and Lumbee heritage and grew up in North...

Students within American University Black Affinity Housing said that the program is essential for fostering community among Black students, but there is room for improvement.  Junior Michael Brown...

Angela Davis, a longtime activist, spoke at American University on March 23 about her life and work.  Davis was hosted by the Kennedy Political Union, Students for Change and Students for a Just Society...

Students received another email from President Sylvia Burwell at the start of the spring semester addressing the rise of antisemitism and how American University is working on critical areas to confront...

American University students gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor Tyre Nichols on Feb. 15. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died as a result of a beating by Memphis police officers on Jan. 10. ...

American University affinity groups held a vigil on Feb. 1 to recognize those who died in the shootings at Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, California. The attendees gathered at AU’s Woods-Brown Amphitheater...