Commencement 2012

American University's 126th commencement ceremonies were held May 12-13, 2012.

Congratulations, graduates!

Welcome

Congratulations to all of our graduates, and thank you to everyone who attended the ceremonies and watched our live webcast! Click here to watch video highlights from the weekend.

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Commencement Speakers

The 2012 commencement speakers were: White House senior advisor Valerie Jarrett (WCL), former White House chief of staff Erskine Bowles (SPA), Smithsonian Institution secretary Wayne Clough (CAS), USAID administrator Rajiv Shah (SIS), Calvert Investments CEO Barbara Krumsiek (Kogod), and Associated Press president/CEO Thomas Curley (SOC).

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President's Award

Carol Foster with AU president Neil Kerwin

Carol Foster, an AU School of Public Affairs (SPA) graduating senior, received this year's President's Award during commencement. Click on the link below to read more about Carol's academic achievements and exemplary public service.

Other award winners

Commencement Facebook Page

Follow AU Commencement 2012 on Facebook for the latest updates, announcements, and discussions with your fellow graduates.

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