Clubs and Organizations
At Kogod, we develop students as strong leaders of their organizations to become effective leaders in the world.
Kogod provides targeted advising for student organizations in officer training, event planning, goal-setting, organizational behavior, and more.
Complementing the support from AU's Center for Student Involvement, business-focused student organizations receive additional support from Kogod in their management and promotion. See those student organizations below.
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Accounting Club is not just for those interested in pursuing accounting as a professional career. It is an opportunity to engage and network with peers outside of an academic environment. In addition to this collaboration, we put on workshops and host events where students can speak and connect with potential recruiters and alumni.
Contact: auacctclub@gmail.com
At AUCC, we aim to connect highly motivated students to the world of consulting so that every student has equal access and opportunity to land the job of their dreams. Our members come from across all AU schools and majors in graduate and undergraduate programs with varied interests and experience levels in consulting.
Throughout the semester, members are immersed in educational, exposure, and experience-related activities such as interview prep, panels, and consulting projects.
Website: www.auconsultingclub.com
Contact: info@auconsultingclub.com
Instagram: consultingatau
Alpha Kappa Psi is a gender inclusive professional fraternity. We promote professional development and career growth in all majors. Our core values are Brotherhood, Knowledge, Integrity, Unity, and Service.
Contact: vpmembership.alphakappapsi@gmail.com
Webpage: alphakappapsi.org
Interest Form: Link
Instagram: akpsiamerican
Ascend is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. Established in 2005, Ascend has grown to serve professionals and corporations across various professions and across multiple industries. Ascend reaches 60,000 people with 40+ student chapters and 18 professional chapters located in both the United States and Canada around major business hubs and educational institutions.
Contact: am6655a@american.edu
Instagram: ascend_au
LinkedIn: AscendAUThe mission of the Black MBA Association® is to lead in the creation of educational, wealth building, and growth opportunities for those historically underrepresented throughout their careers as students, entrepreneurs and professionals. The Kogod Chapter drives this mission on the American University campus.
Contact: oo7367a@american.edu
Engage Page: Black MBA
The Entrepreneurship Club at American University is a student run organization with the mission to make business leaders and problem solvers who are creative, innovative, moral, sustainable and philanthropic. We encourage self expression. We believe in the value of fun and being surrounded by people and community you enjoy.
Contact: gs9675a@student.american.edu
Website: www.auentrepreneurship.com/
Instagram: @auentrepreneurshipclub___
The purpose of the PEVC Club is to gather students to learn more about venture capitalism and private equity, provide students the opportunity to network and create connections in the world of capitalism and business education, and promote our events and compete in competitions, including the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC).
Contact: au.pevc@gmail.com
Engage: AU PEVC
Instagram: au.pevc
Kogod Women in Business is a graduate student organization dedicated to making a student impact through developing leadership, collaboration, proficiency, and building an enduring foundation for a diverse and inclusive Kogod women’s network. We are accepting undergraduate students, non-binary folks, and students from other faculties that identify with our mission!
Contact: kwib.info@gmail.com
Instagram: @kwib.au
The Kogod Sustainability Club is an outlet for sustainably-conscious students to network, develop new skills, and make a difference in the DC community and beyond. The Club will also be an opportunity for students new to the DC area to congregate and make friends. The purpose of the Club’s activities is to contribute to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the 3 pillars of sustainability.
Contact: kogod.sustainability@gmail.com
Instagram: @ksb_sustainability_club
Website: www.american.campuslabs.com/engage/actioncenter/organization/kogodsustainabilityclub
We are a community of individuals who are passionate about the marketing field. Our mission is to educate and develop students with a marketing interest. We are focused on providing our members with the tools, knowledge, and encouragement needed to become world-class leaders in the marketing field. The association on campus to open to all students of all majors interested in learning more about marketing.
Contact: marketingatamerican@gmail.com
Instagram: @marketingassociationau
Website: www.american.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/marketingassociation
As Revolution: The American University Fashion Society, our purpose is to be a resource to anyone interested in fashion on American University’s campus. We hope to facilitate discussion, provide networking opportunities for those interested in careers within the fashion industry, and expose students to all things fashion related. Membership with Revolution gives students access to resources and opportunities otherwise unavailable. We strive to be a benefactor for students interested in exploring the myriad of professional, social, and cultural possibilities within the fashion community.
Contact: revolutionsaufs@gmail.com
Instagram: revolutionau
Website: revolutionaufs.wixsite.com/mysite
American University Sports Business Association (AUSBA) is a student organization that provides an environment for students looking to go into the sports industry with networking events and opportunities. AUSBA offers club meetings, on and off-campus networking events, and our biggest event The Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME) Conference in the Spring. The SEME Conference is planned, organized, and executed by AUSBA members and an excellent opportunity for students to network with sports industry professionals as well as students with sports industry experience.
Contact: ab1388b@american.edu
Instagram: _ausba_
Website: theseme.com/
Toastmasters Club is an exciting forum for developing communication and leadership abilities. Members practice public speaking, spontaneous speaking, and constructive assessments at regular sessions, increasing confidence and eloquence. The encouraging atmosphere promotes personal development, excellent communication, and enhanced leadership ability. Participants work through organized programs, refining their public speaking skills and obtaining essential insights into effective leadership strategies. Toastmasters Club provides a supportive environment for developing and refining critical skills applicable to professional and personal areas of student lives.
Contact: at1344a@american.edu
We are an organization that is dedicated to the promotion of female-identifying students in business by bringing workshops, speakers, discussions, professional development, and networking events to all AU students.
Founded by AU Kogod alumnae in 2017, UWIB strives to empower female-identifying undergraduate students at American University and provide them with the tools they need for a successful career. Join us to gain access to our events and our community!
Contact: gz6955a@american.edu
Instagram: uwib_au
Website: www.undergraduatewib.wixsite.com/website
Established in 1970, the Financial Management Association International (FMA) is a global leader in developing and disseminating knowledge about financial decision making. FMA's mission is to broaden the common interests between academicians and practitioners, provide opportunities for professional interaction between and among academicians, practitioners and students, promote the development and understanding of basic and applied research and of sound financial practices, and to enhance the quality of education in finance.
Contact: er4060b@american.edu
Website: www.fma.org/
PEVC Club offers members the opportunity to learn more about venture capital and private equity through interactive lessons, guest speakers, and discussions. We also create events that allow members to network and create connections with other students, teachers, and representatives in the world of private equity and business.
Contact: ss0276a@american.edu
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Chris holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology and global public health from New York University.
Before joining the Kogod team, Chris served as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Graduate Intern at the University of Michigan's Center for Campus Involvement, where he oversaw professional and interpersonal development for students, staff, and the university community.
While most recently from Michigan, Chris is originally from Taiwan and lived between Taiwan, California, and Toronto growing up. Having just finished graduate school, Chris is still trying to figure out what he enjoys doing when he is not working, but video games and basketball are on the list!