Cornelius Kerwin
President
American University

We are very pleased to partner with the Smithsonian Institution to make the distinctive Resident Associate programs available to an even wider audience. Washington, D.C., is a remarkable place to learn, and American University, like the Smithsonian, promotes and cultivates the intellectual and cultural resources of the nation’s capital to educate citizens about the most pressing issues we face.

American University students come from across the United States and around the globe to learn from leaders. The scholars, professionals, and artists who make up our extraordinary faculty help them develop their intellects so they can forge their own distinctive views of the world around them and prepare themselves for leadership and service.

I invite you to learn more about American University—our remarkable academic programs, our vibrant and beautiful campus, and our deep commitment to lifelong education.