The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln. Longtime national political journalist Lois Romano rectifies the tortured legacy of one of the most misunderstood and vilified First Ladies in American history. Doris Kearns Goodwin calls it a deeply human portrayal of a fiercely intelligent, emotionally layered, and courageous woman — not merely a witness to history, but a full partner in a presidency that altered its course. Anita McBride, former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, leads the conversation.

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Connect. Lead. Succeed. Ready to take the next step in your career? Join American University for our DC Summer Social! Meet campus representatives in a relaxed setting and learn more about the range of graduate program options available. Please drop in so we can meet you and learn how to help connect your passions to professional purpose. This event is cohosted by the Kogod School of Business, the School of Public Affairs, the School of Communication, and the School of International Service.

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Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History — and How It Shattered a Nation. An instant New York Times bestseller and a Best Book of 2025 pick from TIME, The Economist, The Financial Times and Bloomberg. The co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk Box and founder of DealBook returns to the territory he first mapped in Too Big to Fail. In conversation with Tom Nides—Vice Chairman at Blackstone, former Deputy Secretary of State and U.S. Ambassador to Israel.

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The co-founder of The Carlyle Group — and Principal Owner of the Baltimore Orioles — turns his attention to the business, culture, and stewardship behind modern American sports franchises. In conversation with Alex Rodriguez, World Series Champion, W/NBA Owner, and Jason Kelly, Award-winning journalist and Co-Host of "The Deal". Alex and Jason are the co-creators and co-hosts of Bloomberg’s “The Deal,” which explores the intersection of business, sports and culture through in-depth conversations with the world’s most influential athletes, owners and executives.

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An in-person orientation schedule will begin on August 20 and continue through August 28. Note that all full-time, in-person students are expected to attend the in-person orientation.

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An online orientation schedule will be held on August 25 at 7 p.m. ET. Note that all full-time, in-person students are expected to attend the in-person orientation.

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