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Senior Reporter, D.C. Politics
American University
$55.00 – $57.00 / hour · Washington, District of Columbia, US
American University
Private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. offering undergraduate and graduate programs in public service, policy and diplomacy.
American University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. Founded by John Fletcher Hurst, a Methodist bishop, with a mission to train public servants for the nation, it now educates students for public service, leadership, scholarship, and citizenship through undergraduate and graduate programs. Its location in the nation's capital places it at the centre of policy, diplomacy and public service, and shapes the work of its faculty and staff.
Instruction is organised across a set of highly-ranked schools and colleges with internationally-renowned faculty, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The institution describes itself as student-centred, with an emphasis on preparing students to become bold leaders, engaged scholars, innovators and active citizens.
The campus community is diverse and global, drawing students from throughout the United States and nearly 140 countries. Institutional direction is set out in the 'Meet Our Moment' strategic plan, which reflects a pledge to prepare students for career and personal success while strengthening the university's impact on society.
American University's stated fields of activity include research, policy, diplomacy, public service and higher education.