American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Our students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities. AU is known for its innovative research centers, including the Antiracist Research and Policy Center, directed by National Book Award-winner Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies, which draws leading experts from academia, journalism, and the worlds of policy and advocacy to serve as research fellows in advancing scholarship and contributing to public debate.