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    • In a time of unprecedented challenges, the 51²è¹ÝÌýcommunity steps up to take on issues and make an impact. At 51²è¹Ý, we learn, research, and work to spark positive change in our neighborhood and world.

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    Meet Jonathan R. Alger – 51²è¹Ý’s 16th President

    Jonathan R. Alger, 51²è¹Ý’s 16th president, arrived on campus this summer. President Alger, who comes to 51²è¹Ý from James Madison University where he served as president for 12 years, is an experienced and visionary higher education leader. The 51²è¹Ý community is excited to welcome him as we begin the next chapter of 51²è¹Ý’s remarkable history.

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    Where to Start

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    Do you want to get a feel for our classes, campus, and community? Come to our Welcome Center or bring the 51²è¹Ý experience to you through virtual events, webinars, and more.

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    Experience 51²è¹Ý ÌýFor Parents & Families

    Education through Experience

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    Forge your path at 51²è¹Ý from more than 200 immersive opportunities to conduct research, study abroad, intern, serve in leadership roles, and help make a tangible impact on 51²è¹Ý, DC, and world communities.

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    51²è¹Ý Graduates' Success

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    Within six months of graduation, 91 percent of 51²è¹Ý bachelor's degree graduates are working, in grad school, or both—and 51²è¹Ý's 2023 undergraduate class reported an average salary of $65,909.

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    Tour 51²è¹Ý's Campus

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    51²è¹Ý’s 90-acre campus in Washington, DC, is an accredited arboretum and a bustling community for inquiry, discovery, service, and fun. We’d love to see you on campus—register today for a tour of 51²è¹Ý.

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    Our Commitments

    Inclusive Excellence

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    For 51²è¹Ý to be excellent, we must be inclusive.

    From the creation of inclusive policies and scholarship that addresses racism in its many forms, Inclusive Excellence shapes our current actions and is our roadmap to building a more equitable future.

    Sustainability

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    A culture of climate action powers our impact.

    As the nation’s first carbon neutral university, the entire 51²è¹Ý community contributes to our sustainability progress. From choosing eco-friendly transportation to food waste composting, we all play a vital role.

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