The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) introduces Flight School, an exclusive program for aspiring assistant coaches and administrators, sponsored by Nike. This invitation-only event, held at a Portland campus, offers hands-on training, including mock interviews, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Jackie Manuel, American Universitys associate head coach, is among the selected participants, recognized for his defensive coordination, leadership, and impact on team culture. The NABCs Executive Director, Craig Robinson, views this program as an investment in future college sports leaders, emphasizing professional development.

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Student-athletes from various American University sports programs united for Campus Beautification Day, April 7th, sprucing up grounds with mulching, planting, trash sorting, and window painting. This effort, timed perfectly for New Eagle Day, boosts campus pride and impresses recruits, as spring blooms keep American University shining for future Eagles.

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Beanie Howell, a trailblazing basketball pioneer and American University alumnus, passed away in 2026. Born in 1939, he played for the Eagles in the late 1950s, helping desegregate college hoops in Washington, D.C. Post-playing days, Howell became a groundbreaking African American referee in major college basketball, officiating in the Atlantic Coast Conference and even the NCAA mens championship game in 1973. He went on to call multiple Final Fours and title games. Howells true calling was education; he spent 31 years in D.C. Public Schools, teaching, coaching, and serving as a principal. The university honors his legacy of leadership and courage, remembering how one persons grit can change the game forever.

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