Graduate Advising
Kogod Graduate Academic Advisors guide currently enrolled students to understand the breadth of academic offerings and opportunities. Our dedicated staff will help you generate a learning experience aligned closely with your career goals. Students currently enrolled are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment for a dedicated time to meet before each semester.
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Meet the Team

Rene Thomas is the Director of Graduate Studies for the Kogod School of Business. Rene has worked at American University since 2011. She began at AU working in Kogod undergraduate advising before transitioning to advising Kogod graduate students in 2016. Prior to coming to AU, Rene worked for many years in the business school at George Washington University. Rene is originally from the Washington, DC, area.



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