The Impact of Philanthropy

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to American University. Learn more about how their gifts have made an impact.

Endowed Positions Inspire Change

American University’s world-class faculty understand the urgency and relevancy of today’s most pressing challenges and prepare students to effect positive change in the world.

Lucas Torregrossa, Terwase Tor-Agbidye, Mervin Mancia

You Help Students Stay On Their Pathways to Purpose

The Elevate Scholarship Initiative helps students complete their degree at AU, alleviates financial stress, and supports their well-being. These students share their stories of scholarship impact at AU.

Creating Global Impact Through Research and Teaching

How Change Can’t Wait: The Campaign for American University is inspiring dedicated scholar-teachers to make a difference in the world.

Beyond These Walls

How Change Can’t Wait: The Campaign for American University, is reimagining student support by making life-changing experiential learning opportunities available to as many students as possible.

Making Dreams a Reality

American University undergraduate student Chloe Ifill, SOE/BA ’24, received a head start on her AU education through the School of Education’s DCPS Teacher Pipeline Project.