Nabila Aguele ’05

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Nabila Aguele ’05: Leading with Purpose on a Global Stage

From AUWCL to global leadership, Aguele ’05 is advancing girls’ education by centering local voices and driving systems change.
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Dana Martin '84

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From Global Development to Local Service

Dana Martin ’84 Finds New Purpose Close to Home
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Judge Ebony Scott '06

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Judge Ebony M. Scott ’06

‘You Are Exactly Who You Think You Are —Never Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise’
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Melanie Nakagawa ’05

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Advancing Climate Solutions Across Sectors

Melanie Nakagawa ’05 on leading global sustainability across government, business and innovation
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Robert C. White Jr '07

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Robert C. White, Jr. ’07: Serving the City That Raised Him

For Robert C. White, Jr. ’07, public service is not just a profession — it is deeply personal.
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Marjorie McDowell, new Assistant Dean of Advancement

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Building Connections, Inspiring Philanthropy

AUWCL Names Marjorie McDowell as Assistant Dean of Advancement
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Melanie Oberlin Knapp, new director of the Pence Law Library starting July 1, 2026.

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AUWCL Names Melanie Oberlin Knapp Director of the Pence Law Library

Experienced law library leader and legal research educator to join American University Washington College of Law on July 1
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From left to right: Professor Padideh Ala'i, Ambassador Jihoon Cha, Dean Emeritus Claudio Grossman pose for a photo during Ambassador Cha's visit to AUWCL

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From the Classroom to the Council

Ambassador Jihoon Cha's Path from AUWCL to the United Nations
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Ella Kruczynska '26

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The Work Behind a Second Chance

Ella Kruczynska JD ’26 spent hundreds of hours helping prepare a landmark case under Maryland’s Second Look Act
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Congressman Jamie Raskin delivers the commencement address at the 2026 commencement ceremony.

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Celebrating the Class of 2026

Congressman Jamie Raskin returned to American University Washington College of Law to encourage graduates to defend democracy, uphold justice, and lead with courage.
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