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Karl Rove to speak at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe · Monday, Feb. 1, 2016

The former White House senior advisor will address students on Feb. 16

Panhellenic sororities see high turnout during annual recruitment weekend

By Theresa Maher · Friday, Jan. 22, 2016

Four hundred fifty students registered for recruitment

Bill Nye to speak at AU on Feb. 9

By Kate Magill · Friday, Jan. 15, 2016

The popular scientist will speak to students in Bender Arena

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#BlackLivesMatter founder speaks at AU

By Theresa Maher | January 14

Patrisse Cullors discussed the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and her experience with racial strife.

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Founder’s Day to be held at National Portrait Gallery

By Kate Magill | January 11

This year’s ball will be held on Feb. 20 and be the largest in AU’s history

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AU Panhellenic Association passes "Events with Recognized Fraternity" policy

By Theresa Maher/THE EAGLE | December 29

Policy mandates that sororities only participate in events with fraternities in 'good standing' with University.

Students celebrate commencement ceremony in Bender Arena on Dec. 16. Photo Credit: Devin Mitchell/THE EAGLE

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AU’s summer and fall graduates celebrated at December commencement

By Riddhi Sarkar | December 16

The University held its first unified ceremony in a decade

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Black Lives Matter co-founder speaking at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | December 14

Patrisse Cullors will speak on Jan. 13 at an event co-hosted by KPU and six minority student organizations

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Kay center celebrated at 50th anniversary celebration

By Katherine Saltzman | November 30

The center was the creation of Jewish businessman Abraham Kay and former AU president and Methodist Hurst Anderson.

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David Trone encourages students to embrace failure and experiment with innovative business ventures at KPU event

By Courtney Rozen | November 24

Total Wine & More founder addressed AU students on Nov. 18 and shared business strategies and personal stories.

Amanda Gould hopes the new program will help continue to spread the word about consent. Gould serves as the SG executive director of sexual assault awareness and prevention.

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SG and PEERS to develop sexual assault prevention training for Greeks

By Theresa Maher | November 23

Four chapters have already started the trainings in a pilot program, and adjustments will be made before they become available to all Greek organizations.

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SG Jobs Board taken down

By Courtney Rozen | November 19

SG removed the resource after concerns over recent scams on the site.

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Islamophobic posters found on campus made Muslim students feel unsafe

By Elli Bloomberg | November 11

The posters are associated with an organization called the David Horowitz Freedom Center, and the University hasn’t identified who put them up.

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New report shows gaps between job description and duties for housing workers

By Courtney Rozen | November 10

RAs and other student workers in Housing and Dining Programs are often subject to far more work than their contracts spell out, SG report says.

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Total Wine & More founder to speak Nov. 18

By Chloe Johnson | November 6

David Trone will speak at an event co-sponsored by KPU and Kogod.

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Gabriel Unruh elected speaker of Senate on Sunday

By Courtney Rozen | November 2

Unruh’s vision of Speaker who focuses on advocacy wins out as the 11th Undergraduate Senate commences

Cooper Lohr, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, signs a poster to be sent to Shlonsky's parents. Lohr was one of Shlonsky's 'littles' in his fraternity.

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AU community commemorates life of Matthew Shlonsky at memorial service

By Brooke Evans | October 31

Shlonsky, who graduated from the School of International Service in 2014, was killed this summer.

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Jeh Johnson encourages students to consider public service

By Jillian O'Donohoe | October 28

Johnson said serving his country and community is the most rewarding part of his life

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Transgender activist Sarah McBride talks advocacy

By Courtney Rozen | October 27

McBride, who transitioned as an AU student and has worked in advocacy since graduation, encouraged the audience to fight for causes they support.

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Students unify to start AU Elects club

By Jill O'Donohoe | October 26

Organizers seek to focus on getting students involved in the political process, rather than any one candidate.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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