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The Ethics and Economics of the “Great Recession"

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT

New book edited by American University professor Martha Starr examines ethical, social, political, cultural, and educational factors behind 2008 financial crisis and recession

(PRWeb August 05, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/8/prweb8697717.htm

Contrast Changes Trick Your Brain

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT

American University professor and PhD student take second prize in Best Illusion of the Year contest.

(PRWeb June 20, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8583249.htm

Freedom in the Swamp: Unearthing the Secret History of the Great Dismal Swamp

Mon, 16 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Swamp was once a refuge for Indigenous Americans, runaway slaves, and others.

(PRWeb May 16, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8430515.htm

Reinventing the Museum Experience in the Digital Age

Thu, 12 May 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Using New Media Technologies to Create an Immersive Storytelling Experience

(PRWeb May 12, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8424228.htm

Bin Laden: America’s Most Political Students React

Tue, 03 May 2011 02:30:00 GMT

Student reaction from American University

(PRWeb May 03, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8370453.htm

American University Announces Six Speakers for 2011 Commencement

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Honorees to include Gene Sperling, Richard Lugar, Bob Schieffer, Aaron Williams, Vera Rubin, Stephen Zack

(PRWeb April 26, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/commencement/prweb8342618.htm

Report Upends Standard Take on Cap and Trade Loss

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:30:00 GMT

American University study is first to compare funding, media coverage and strategy of green groups and industry-linked organizations in cap & trade fight.

(PRWeb April 26, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8342308.htm

Obama Wins on Capitol Hill, But Not with Public

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:45:00 GMT

"Obama in Office," a new book from American University professor James Thurber, analyzes President Obama’s successes and failures in his first two years.

(PRWeb April 22, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8336732.htm

Michael Ginzberg Appointed Dean of American University’s Kogod School of Business

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:30:00 GMT

American University provost Scott Bass announced today the appointment of Michael Ginzberg as the new dean of the Kogod School of Business. Ginzberg will join American University’s Kogod School of Business beginning in June following the retirement of Dean Richard Durand.

(PRWeb April 20, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8327956.htm

American University Prof: It’s Time to Bring Shakespeare Out of the Closet

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT

New book edited by American University professor Medhavi Menon explores thinking queerly about Shakespeare.

(PRWeb April 20, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8325079.htm

Like Superman, American University Will Get Its Energy from the Sun

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:15:00 GMT

Showering, studying will take on new meaning for students when D.C.’s largest solar systems produce hot water and electricity across campus.

(PRWeb April 15, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/carbon-neutral-campus/renewable-solar-energy/prweb8312126.htm

Corporate Tax Reform Could Hurt Small Business, Says Kogod Tax Center

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:15:00 GMT

The push for corporate tax reform is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill but most proposals to reduce the U.S. corporate tax rate could have unintended, adverse consequences for small businesses cautions the Kogod Tax Center, a new research institute at American University. The center has devised a proposal for comprehensive business tax reform that would ensure small business owners receive needed tax relief—and is urging policymakers to consider the proposal.

(PRWeb April 12, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8298321.htm

American University Offers Three-Year Accelerated PhD Program

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:00:00 GMT

American University's School of Communication is offering a new, innovative PhD program in communication in which students will earn their doctoral degrees in three years.

(PRWeb April 07, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8282979.htm

Dukes v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: American University Expert Says Ruling for Plaintiffs Could Put Big Business on Notice

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Caren Goldberg, a management professor at American University’s Kogod School of Business and an expert on sex discrimination in the workplace, says that “from a management/HR perspective, the issue at the center of the Dukes v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., case boils down to this: What is the appropriate decision-making level (i.e., individual manager, store, district/region, or corporate-wide) for examining the climate and culture as it pertains to women's advancement opportunities and salaries?”

(PRWeb April 07, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8241269.htm

American University Files Campus Plan for Next Decade

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:35:00 GMT

2011 Campus Plan reflects AU’s desire to further strengthen its growing academic prestige

(PRWeb March 21, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/American_University/2011_Campus_Plan/prweb8224896.htm

Economic Insecurity and Stress in a Capitalist Society Contribute to Epidemic Obesity Problems, According to New Study

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:30:00 GMT

American University researchers unveil new theory behind the 30-year explosion in obesity

(PRWeb January 21, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/1/prweb8082933.htm

American University Assumes Stewardship of Current Newspaper from WNET

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:30:00 GMT

Publication will cover evolving field of “public media.”

(PRWeb January 12, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/1/prweb8059526.htm

Practical Intelligence Key to Entrepreneurial Success

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Study underscores the value of common sense, hands-on experience, and goals.

(PRWeb January 04, 2011)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/1/prweb8043213.htm

Why in 2010, Women Still Fall Short in Politics

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:45:00 GMT

American University expert available to analyze races where women are running for office

(PRWeb October 29, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4721774.htm

Obama Wins Re-Election in 2012

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:05:00 GMT

Using “13 Keys” System American University Professor Predicts Outcome of Next Presidential Election

(PRWeb July 12, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4245314.htm

President Obama to Deliver Immigration Policy Speech at American University

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Obama joins a long list of Presidents including FDR, Kennedy, Clinton to speak at AU

(PRWeb July 01, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/President_Obama/Immigration_Policy/prweb4208724.htm

Sitting on a Tinder Box: Former Ambassador to Pakistan Reveals the Truth about Homegrown Terrorism

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Sitting on a Tinder Box: The Reality of Life for Today’s American Muslims

(PRWeb June 04, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Akbar_Ahmed/Muslim_Americans/prweb4036864.htm

Veteran Nature Film Producer Exposes Dark Side of Wildlife Filmmaking

Wed, 19 May 2010 07:01:00 GMT

New book is first insider account, calls for changes to questionable practices

(PRWeb May 19, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Wildlife_Filmmaking/Chris_Palmer/prweb4019784.htm

American University Pledges to be Carbon Neutral by 2020

Sat, 15 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Target date is one of the most ambitious plans in the nation for doctorate-granting institutions

(PRWeb May 15, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/carbon_neutrality/renewable_energy/prweb4003124.htm

American University Tackles Historic, Record Breaking Winter Head On

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:01:00 GMT

Essential campus operations continued before, during and after historic snow storm

(PRWeb February 15, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/American_University/education/prweb3603084.htm

Managing the Regulation Process will Define Barack Obama’s Success in Office

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Rulemaking Expert Neil Kerwin Says Influence on Rulemaking Process will Affect the Most Change

(PRWeb February 03, 2010)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/rulemaking_regulations/Barack_Obama/prweb3556164.htm

George Clooney to Discuss Role in "Good Night, and Good Luck" at Reel Journalism With Nick Clooney

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:00:53 GMT

Series Includes "Broadcast News," Good Night, and Good Luck," "Citizen Kane" and "All the President's Men"

(PRWeb November 12, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/George_Clooney/Good_Night_Good_Luck/prweb1599952.htm

Gosh Darnit! Tina Fey's Impersonations of Sarah Palin May Have Serious Implications for McCain

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:05:00 GMT

American University Professor Says Late-Night Comedy Can Contribute to Negative Perceptions of a Politician.

(PRWeb October 10, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/AmericanU/SNL-Palin/prweb1456374.htm

American University Professor Akbar Ahmed to Embark on Cross-Country Trip for Ethnographic Study of Muslims in America

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT

Renowned Muslim Anthropologist Taking Nine-Month Trip to Examine America Through the Eyes of a Muslim

(PRWeb September 09, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Muslims_America/Contemporary_Islam/prweb1305894.htm

Best Practices in Copyright and Fair Use for User-Generated Content Released

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:00:48 GMT

American University coordinates guide to staying legal in remix culture

(PRWeb July 07, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/American/University/prweb1079704.htm

American University Plans Week of Events to Celebrate Presidential Inauguration of Cornelius M. Kerwin

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:15:00 GMT

AU Community and friends to gather Feb. 4 – 8 to honor school’s first alum to become president.

(PRWeb February 04, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/American_University/Cornelius_M._Kerwin/prweb675734.htm

American University's School of International Service Breaks Ground on ‘Green’ Building

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The state-of-the-art building is scheduled to open to students and faculty in fall 2009.

(PRWeb November 15, 2007)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/American_University/SIS/prweb569796.htm