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View All Programs AU Online In Our Own Words: Faculty and staff share their thoughts on what makes us Authentically AU. Watch the stories here When students get here, they realize what it is about being a Spartan. Everybody’s involved, everybody’s invested. Bryce ’18 Sport Management Read Bryce’s Spartan story Attending AU is allowing me to fulfill my passion to serve others and providing the foundation to help me achieve my goals. Rebecca BA '18 Master of Public Administration candidate Read Rebecca's Spartan story AU has allowed me to combine my two loves, English and music. I knew I wanted to major in English when I enrolled, yet I couldn’t help but be pulled into the music major because of the supportive arts environment. Alyssa '19 English and Music Double Major AU provided me with the right skill sets — collaboration, delegation, problem solving, and networking — to excel in the ‘real world.’ With the addition of connecting me to professionals in my field for internship positions and the amazing guidance of faculty mentors, I felt that my career opportunities were endless. Hajar '15 Marketing Graduate As a member of the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), I helped plan more than 60 events for students — in just one year. Our smaller campus makes it easier to be involved. That’s how I met so many of my friends and discovered new interests. I also grew more confident in my skills and have impressive experiences that I can share with potential employers. Hernan '19 History/Secondary Education Major The AU Experience Explore by Topic First-Year Experience Athletics Clubs and Organizations Experiential Learning Arts Play Video Find a place to call home. 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Learn More Play Video Our students are passionate about creative expression. 6 residence halls housing 700+ students 22 NCAA Division III teams 60+ Student Organizations and Clubs 70% of Students Participate in Internships, Study Abroad, Research and Service Projects 30+ free Celebrating Arts and Ideas events a year 31 states represented by the student body 125+ NCAA tournament appearances 22 Intramural Sports 650+ students work on campus 6,000-square-foot museum and art gallery 45% of first-year students commute 145+ conference championships 100+ free concerts, lectures, comedy shows, films, and theatre productions each year Double major and finish in four years 3 major theatre productions annually 25 Average Class Size 26 Academic All-Americans 40 acres of campus to explore 4 alternative spring break trips every year 50+ members of the University Chorale Play Video Thrive on our campus located in a tree-lined residential neighborhood. Play Video Twenty-four varsity sports. One team. Play Video Something at AU is going to create a spark in you. Play Video There are no boundaries in the pursuit of educational excellence. We value the visual and performing arts. Learn More Life at AU Authentically AU News and views from the president. Celebrating Arts and Ideas Broaden your horizons through entertaining and informative presentations, ranging from concerts and films to dance programs and theatre productions — all for free and all on campus. Schingoethe Center Take advantage of our Smithsonian collaboration by exploring art and cultural artifacts in our award-winning campus gallery and museum. News View All News Schingoethe Center opens new exhibition on figurative art with Illinois State Museum The Schingoethe Center of opens its newest exhibition focusing on how Illinois artists have represented the human body with an eye to the narrative and fantastic. Curated by Douglas Stapleton, “Figurism: Narrative and Fantastic Art from the Illinois State Museum... How AU empowered nursing student to find her leadership skills Ever since high school, Alexis Hodges has been passionate about becoming a nurse. But the senior nursing student never dreamed she would be leading a statewide association of 1,576 student nurses. That changed last fall when Hodges was named president of the Student Nurses... The art of the professional handshake You have probably heard the phrase, “first impressions are everything.” This is especially true when it comes to first meetings in professional situations. As a college student, you may make first contact with a potential employer at networking opportunities such as job fairs,... announces fall 2019 Dean’s List congratulates the more than 1,300 undergraduate students who earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2019 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher. Students recognized with high honors have earned a perfect 4.0. Students... AU's 20 places to visit in 2020 It’s the start of a new decade. And we love lists! So what better time to take a look at all the places to visit at . Whether you’re new to campus or looking to discover more, there are plenty of sights to see. Here are 20 that we recommend checking out this... How to navigate a career fair Whether you are looking for a job or an internship, attending a career fair is a great way to put yourself in front of potential employers. The thought of navigating a roomful of people can feel overwhelming at first. But you aren’t alone. Nearly 90 percent of all students attend a career... Five steps to becoming a physical therapist Are you considering becoming a physical therapist? If so, you need a solid foundation. Physical therapists (PTs) help people with their ability to move and perform activities on a daily basis. They spend much of their time on their feet — examining patients, developing treatment plans, and... Ten tips from the Chicago Bulls on sport management The business of sports is a dynamic, high-energy field filled with passionate fans and job opportunities for a wide range of professionals. If you are interested in learning a business skill and applying it to the world of sports, a sport management career could be for you. AU students... Campus safety remains a top priority At , safety is a campus-wide partnership between the university and each member of the campus community, where all of us, including you, are empowered and prepared to play an active role in your own safety and the safety of others. As part of the AU Spartan Safety campaign, we... Spartans capture conference championships Student athletes and Spartan fans had a lot to celebrate during the fall 2019 season with four AU teams clinching Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) championships: Football Not only did the Spartans win the NACC championship with a perfect 7-0 record, the team also competed in the... Events View All Events 2.22 Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Open House Date: Saturday - February 22, 2020 Time: 9:30 am Location: Hill Welcome Center 4.02 Spring Transfer Drop-in Event Date: Thursday - April 02, 2020 Time: 4:30 p...