Georgetown University and UAB join Association of American Universities

Georgetown University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have been invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), bringing the total membership of the prestigious research organization to 73.

AAU membership is by invitation only and is based on specific research and educational criteria. Georgetown President Eduardo Peñalver stated that joining the group will allow the university to expand its research capacity and amplify its role in building foundational knowledge across various disciplines.

UAB is the first institution in Alabama to join the association. AAU President Barbara R. Snyder noted that the organization works to advance higher education and drive American research and innovation to support the economy, healthcare, and national security.