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Sylvia Mary Burwell (née Mathews; born June 23, 1965) is an American government and non-profit executive who has been the 15th president of American University since June 1, 2017. Burwell is the first woman to serve as the university's president.
Sylvia Burwell is the 15th and first woman president of American University, leading a comprehensive strategy for student thriving, research, and community impact. She has also served as HHS Secretary, OMB Director, and leader of two foundations.
Aug 8, 2023 · Sylvia M. Burwell, a former Obama administration secretary, is set to step down as American University's president at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Oct 2, 2013 · A single person shut down the entire U.S. government for the first time in 17 years. Not a congressman, but an unelected woman named Sylvia Burwell who, as the relatively new director of the ...
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Sylvia Mathews Burwell is the 15th president of American University, a distinguished institution in Washington, DC. She leads the university's academic mission, research enterprise, and strategic vision, and works with the Board of Trustees, the President's Cabinet, and the Office of the Provost.
Jul 1, 2017 · Learn about Sylvia Burwell's remarkable journey from a small town in West Virginia to the White House and American University. Discover how she combines warmth, results, and public service in her career and leadership.
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Sylvia Mathews Burwell is the president of American University and a former secretary of Health and Human Services. She has also worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Walmart Foundation, and the White House.
