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Nkenge Friday

Nkenge Friday Vice President for Inclusive Excellence


Dr. Nkenge Friday is the inaugural Vice President of Inclusive Excellence at American University. Friday is a noted national inclusive excellence leader and a higher education educator with background researching and advising on the history and modern contexts of access and inclusion in higher education.

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Community Hours with Dr. Friday

At AU, our inclusive excellence values are at the core of our mission. Join us as we work together to build a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving campus climate and community. Please reach out with your ideas or learn more and get involved. I hope you'll come introduce yourself during my open office hours.

Remaining Community Hours Spring 2025:

  • Monday, April 14
  • Tuesday, May 13

Join Dr. Friday in The Bridge Cafe This Spring: 

  • Friday, April 18, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
  • Wednesday, April 30, 9:30 - 11:30 AM

There will be no community hours June – August 2025. Please contact us at ie@american.edu to schedule time with the VPIE.

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The OIE office can be reached at ie@american.edu with general questions, ideas, or opportunities for collaboration. To report an incident of bias, discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, please access the reporting form. If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or call the AU Police Emergency Line at 202-885-3636.