American, the official magazine of
American University, is written and
designed by the University Publications
division within the Office of the President. Personal views on subjects of
public interest expressed in the magazine
do not necessarily reflect official policies
of the university.
President's Chief of Staff
David Taylor
Director, University Publications
Kevin Grasty
Seated from left: photographer Jeff Watts, art director Wendy Beckerman, managing editor Cathy Bahl, executive editor Linda McHugh, and writer Matt Getty. Standing, back row: Web page designer Jel Montoya-Reed and writers Sally Acharya, Mike Unger, and Adrienne Frank.
Executive Editor
Linda McHugh
Managing Editor
Catherine Bahl
Copy Editor
Suzanne Bechamps
Staff Writers
Sally Acharya
Adrienne Frank
Matt Getty ’01
Mike Unger
Print: Art Director/Designer
Wendy Beckerman
Print: Contributing Designer
Maria Jackson and Natalie Taylor
Contributing Print Designer and Web Designer
Evangeline (Jel) Montoya-A. Reed
Photographer
Jeff Watts
Melissa Reichley
Campaign News
Melissa Reichley
Class Notes Editor
David Ferraris
Class Notes Editorial Assistant
Mike Reid ’09
American is published three times a year by American University. With a circulation of about 85,000, American is sent to alumni and other constituents of
the university community.