In the coming fall semester, AU is projecting at least a 23 percent increase in first-year enrollment compared to the 2017-2018 academic year. Enrollment in August 2017 included 406 first-year students, and according to Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing Ryon Kaopuiki, current projections estimate at least 500 new students will take to campus this August. “Our goal is to get to 550, which is a very aggressive goal—probably unheard of aggressive,” Kaopuiki said. “We’re pushing … [Read more...]
Pistole speaks, students present research at national conference
This year, AU had a special connection with the national Alpha Chi conference held in Portland, Oregon from April 5-7. Five AU students traveled across the country to present their academic research at the conference and to hear a speech by President Pistole, this year’s Distinguished Alpha Chi Alumnus. Only those in the top 10 percent of their classes are invited to join the Alpha Chi Honor Society each year. About 300 Alpha Chi chapters exist in colleges across the U.S. “It is a … [Read more...]
Former Director of National Intelligence to speak on campus
James Clapper, former director of national intelligence under President Barack Obama, will be holding a public address on campus Wednesday. AU President John Pistole encourages students to take advantage of the public address. “Clapper will provide valuable insight into the field of national intelligence,” says Pistole. “His time spent sharing his experiences will be a wonderful learning opportunity for our campus community and any who wish to attend.” The AU National Security Studies … [Read more...]