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American University has a broad range of alumni affinity groups and networks that eagerly seek your active participation. Affinity groups and networks that celebrate and support identity, industry, leisure, student activities, and student experience may be found on this page.
Alumni groups based on graduation year, region/location, and schools/colleges can be found on our Chapters web page.
Identity
AU Black Alumni Alliance (BAA)
Chair: Jolene McNeil, CMP SPA/BA ‘97
Website | Email | LinkedIn | Facebook
The mission of the AU Black Alumni Alliance (BAA) is to create a lifelong and worldwide community of AU alumni with greatest focus on the 6,000 black and African-heritage Diaspora communities and beyond.
AU Latino Alumni Alliance (LAA)
Chair: Ana M. Polanco, Esq. SPA/BA ‘98
Website | Email | LinkedIn | Facebook
The mission of the American University Latino Alumni Alliance (LAA) is to increase engagement, foster connections, and build a worldwide network of the 4,000 American University Latino and Hispanic-heritage alumni community and beyond.
AU Legacy Alumni Network (LAN)
Co-Chairs: Linda Lupo-Rodriguez, SOC/BA '87, and Jacqueline 'Jackie' Cirillo-Meisenberg, SOC/BA '87
Website
This network is designed to bring together those alumni
and students who have made an AU education part of their family
tradition. Generations of families have passed on the AU tradition to
their children and grandchildren, and we want to help celebrate this
special relationship. The Legacy Alumni Network (LAN) helps these members
of the AU community stay in touch with the university and with other
legacies through special events and networking opportunities. It rewards
families for their continued generational support of AU.
AU Pride Alumni Alliance (AU Pride)
Chair: Aditi Dussault, CAS/BA '06
Website | Email | LinkedIn | Facebook
The vision of AU Pride Alumni Alliance (AU Pride) is to connect and engage the LGBT and ally communities of American University Alumni through celebrating diversity and increasing visibility.
AU Women in Business Network
Website
Join fellow AU alumnae, graduate students, faculty, staff, and the business community as we connect with AU's alumni population, building and strengthening valuable relationships that will contribute to their professional success, as well as deepen ties to the AU community.
Industry
AU Entertainment and Media Alumni Alliance (EMAA)
Website | Email | LinkedIn
With more than 10,000 alumni trained in entertainment and media, the American University Entertainment and Media Alumni Alliance (EMAA) aims to create a lifelong and worldwide community of AU alumni with current and aspiring careers in motion pictures, music, television, and theater, as well as news, public communication, journalism, and documentaries.
AU New York Finance Network
Website
AU alumni in the financial services industry play a critical role in expanding the scope and depth of AU’s visibility in New York and the University’s presence with employers across the field. This group, open to alumni at all points in their career, will provide valuable professional networking opportunities in New York, heightened engagement with the institution, and the opportunity to engage in and learn about trends across the industry.
Leisure and Interest
AU Green Alumni Network
Co-Chairs: Joshua Kaplan, CAS/BA '11 and Scott Berman, CAS/BA '12
LinkedIn
The AU Green Alumni Network is an organization of alumni interested in and actively working towards a green environment and a more sustainable climate in the nation and around the world. Sustainability at American University continues to be a top priority and we hope to bring together our alumni to broaden the message of AU’s efforts in working and promoting the study of green living and sustainability.
Student Experience
AU Honors Alumni Network
The AU Honors Alumni Network is an alliance of former
students who were actively involved in the Honors Program at American
University during their academic tenure. Increased engagement with
alumni and networking with future alumni will help foster the
development of relationships and successful programs in the Honors
Program at American University.
AU Eagle Alumni Board
The AU Eagle Alumni Board is an alliance composed of AU alumni who formerly worked on the student newspaper, The Eagle, during their time at American University.
AU Gospel Choir Alumni Network
A newly formed group created to bring together AU alumni who previously performed in the Gospel choir during their time at AU.
AU Spirit Alumni Network
The AU Spirit Network was formed as a way to bring together past members of the AU dance and cheer teams, former mascots, and school spirit/ pep band members.
Interested in starting a new alumni affinity group?
Contact Isaac W. K. Thweatt, director of alumni outreach, at thweatt@american.edu or call (202) 885-5930.
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