Caitlín McGrory

Each year, a very special cohort of American University alumni returns to where their Eagle days first began. The campus has changed dramatically since they were students, but the spirit of the place is undeniable. To honor these Golden Eagles—alumni who are celebrating 50 years or more since their AU graduation—the university hosts an annual weekend of programming.

Eagle spirit was on the breeze at the Summer Brunch at Airlie on Saturday, August 2. Amid blue skies and rolling hills, the event brought together nearly 100 American University alumni and community members for a farm-to-table brunch, panel discussion, and special raise-a-paddle fundraiser which raised over $30,000 for the AU Fund for Student Support. Few sites could play a more perfect host for this outdoor summer soirée than Airlie.

With your AU diploma in hand, you’re now part of an impressive alumni network of over 150,000 (and counting) Eagles throughout the US and around the globe. Here are the resources and opportunities available to you as an AU alum as you navigate your next steps—whether job hunting, grad school, or whatever the future holds! The AU Alumni Association: A Powerful Network All graduates of AU are automatically part of the AU Alumni Association—no fees, dues, or registration required.