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I was hospitalized for COVID-19 while in isolation housing

By Jordan Young | June 24

Here is what the AU community should know 

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BREAKING: East Campus COVID-19 testing site to temporarily relocate to Mary Graydon Center Monday

By Zoe Bell | April 26

Testing site will be permanently relocated to Beeghly Building, anticipated May 16

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COVID-19 testing site closures impact some students involved in athletics, performing arts

By Zoe Bell | April 14

Temporary closures pose challenges for some students who rely on regular testing

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BREAKING: American University to reinstate indoor mask mandate in all campus buildings Tuesday

By Zoe Bell | April 11

Officials cite increase in levels of COVID-19 transmission in DC region in decision

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AU reports 100 new COVID-19 cases in final week of the semester

By Dan Papscun , Clare Mulroy and Nina Heller | March 29

1,485 total cases, one hospitalization reported during spring semester, according to dashboard

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BREAKING: University to remove mask mandate next week

By Zoe Bell | March 15

The policy change makes masks optional in classrooms and most campus locations

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BREAKING: American University to end Saturday COVID-19 testing

By Clare Mulroy and Phoebe Damsky | February 28

University cites low testing numbers on weekends

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DC rolls back indoor vaccination and masking requirements, prompting response from University

By Olivia Alafriz | February 25

 Students and faculty offer mixed reactions to the district’s decision

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AU will not enforce surveillance testing for community members, officials say

By Olivia Alafriz | February 25

Testing is not the ‘definitive measure’ of University’s COVID-19 response, spokesperson confirms

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Only half of spots fill for AU’s Mid-Semester Residential Experience

By Ben Johansen | February 17

Students cite financial concerns, cheaper off-campus housing in decision

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American University unknowingly distributed counterfeit KN95 masks during return to in-person class

By Skye Witley | February 4

University is taking steps to provide adequate masks, officials said

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BREAKING: American University to implement mandatory surveillance testing

By Nina Heller | February 4

About 1,800 of students will be required to take PCR tests each week

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BREAKING: AU shortens isolation period, expanded testing announced

By Olivia Kozlevcar | February 1

University expected to announce surveillance testing guidelines Friday

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COVID-19 testing explained: AU continues partnership with Shield T3 for spring semester

By Zoe Bell | January 31

University spokesperson cites $1 million cost to build testing clinic, 1:1 testing style

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BREAKING: University updates mask requirement: KN95, N95 or KF94 masks now required indoors

By Abigail Pritchard | January 27

Previous guidelines told students KN95 masks were “expected,” but not required

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University confirms return to in-person learning, students ‘expected’ to wear KN95 or N95 masks

By Zoe Bell | January 26

Professors must wear masks while teaching, AU says

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Students show support for mandatory testing, in-person classes in SG special election

By Abigail Turner | January 20

Majority of voting students also favor current dining safety protocols and increased dining options

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