No graduate experience at American University is complete without spending time with or joining one of our many graduate clubs. The GLC is dedicated to supporting our campus-wide and school-specific clubs and we encourage you to check some of them out.
For the curious, you can find descriptions of, and contact information for, all graduate student clubs. For the go-getters, we have information about how to start a graduate student club and receive certification from the GLC. Finally, for those already running a club, you can find information about how to request funds from the GLC.
If you have any questions about graduate student clubs, please email the GLC Director of Clubs and Campus Relations at dt4173a@american.edu
2025-2026 Master List of Graduate Clubs and Organizations by School
GLC | CAS | SIS | KOGOD | SOC | SPA
Graduate Leadership Council
Association for Wargaming at American University
Description: The Association of Wargaming at American University (AWAU) promotes the professional practice and hobby of wargaming to students and community members. Through gameplay, discussion, and guest lectures from wargaming professionals, our programming educates members on the professional applications of games and simulations. We also run collaborative events with external wargaming organizations to provide networking opportunities and expand understanding of the utility and limitations of professional wargames.
Email: es3810a@american.edu
President: Evan Sherman
Graduate Black Student Union
Description: The mission of the Graduate Black Student Union (GBSU) – open to all students – is to cultivate a strong community for graduate students who are the descendants of the African Diaspora, as well as students of all backgrounds, to support the mental health of its members, to encourage networking, and to foster the ideals and values of scholarship and service as outlined in AU’s Plan for Inclusive Excellence
The purpose and goals of the GBSU are to promote multicultural professional, educational, community service, and networking opportunities for students of all backgrounds at American University.
Email: jb1144a@american.edu
President: Jarred Brown
First-Generation Graduate Society
Description: The First-Generation Graduate Society (FGGS) is dedicated to advocating for the unique needs and challenges faced by first-generation graduate students at American University. Our mission is to foster a supportive community that empowers first-generation graduate students to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. Through advocacy, mentorship, and resource allocation, we aim to cultivate an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of experiences among first-generation scholars. By amplifying their voices and providing access to opportunities, FGGS strives to ensure equitable representation and success for all first-generation graduate students as they pursue their educational and career goals.
Email: dl0783a@american.edu
President: Danjha Leon Martinez
Association of Latino Career Enhancement at American University
Description: We, the members of the Association of Latino Career Enhancement (ALCE), welcome all American University graduate students who are interested in advancing the personal, professional, and academic development of the Latinx, Latine, Latin American, and allied communities. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive space for dialogue, networking, research, advocacy, and cultural exchange. ALCE is open to all students and does not discriminate on the basis of any individual’s identity or background.
Email: sd0120a@american.edu
President: Stella Del Carmen
College of Arts and Sciences
American Statistical Association @ American University
Description: The American Statistical Association is the world’s largest community of statisticians that support excellence in the development, application, and dissemination of statistical science. As an ASA student chapter at American University, we provide opportunities for students to connect with prominent statisticians and data scientists, as well as encourage students to continue studying statistics and provide career information in statistical and data science. Our mission is to engage AU students’ learning skills on Data Science and Statistical Methods and to understand how to leverage the power of data and statistics in a real-world environment by using different tools, technology, and mechanisms such as Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. Our goal is to advance students as future data scientists and statisticians by providing opportunities to learn, grow and build their network with professionals.
Email: ea1071a@american.edu
President: Erika Atoma
School of International Service
Journal of International Service at AU
Description: “The Journal of International Service is a graduate-level, student-run academic journal which serves the SIS graduate community by:
Producing high quality published articles while facilitating professional development for the SIS graduate student community.
Providing opportunities for students to increase and develop their writing skills.
Allowing students to experience the publication process firsthand.
Sharing ideas with the wider SIS community through publishing professional articles.”
Email: silverboard@american.edu
President: Rachel Silverboard
Kogod School of Business
Kogod Sustainability Club
Description: 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.
Email: ph9543a@american.edu
President: Paul Han
Kogod Women in Business (KWIB)
Description: Kogod Women in Business (KWIB) is a 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.
Email: kwib.info@gmail.com; sk4883a@american.edu
President: Sahaj Kaur
Graduate Leadership Council 