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AU Students and faculty reflect on threats to higher education

By Samantha Skolnick · Thursday, April 27, 2023

The recent rejection of a potential AP African American Studies course is one example of efforts to exert control over education

Non-citizens will be able to vote in DC starting next year

By Abigail Hatting · Wednesday, April 26, 2023

A bill finalized last month will allow all permanent residents, including undocumented immigrants, to vote in the city’s municipal elections

Leonard Hall renovation project to begin in May

By Clair Sapilewski · Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The renovation includes layout changes to bathrooms and lounges as well as updates to residence hall rooms

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AU Kitchen workers demand higher wages with UNITE HERE local union

By Abigail Hatting | April 25

Compass workers across DC are organizing to negotiate new contracts with higher wages

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Students and advocates aren’t satisfied as University’s Community Working Group on sexual violence nears final recommendations

By Walker Whalen | April 25

Outside organizations levy criticism, students claim they are mistreated at meetings

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Club Perfil: El Club Cultural Mexicano une a la familia mexicoamericana dentro AU

By Sophie Cazares | April 24

Este nuevo club quiere transformar la imagen de México y ayudar a construir comunidad

Advancing Diversity in College Admissions Panel

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Two Supreme Court cases may threaten current admissions policies at American University

By Kathryn Squyres | April 24

‘Advancing diversity in college admissions’ panel explores the legal and political history that led to this moment

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Investigation opened into Tenleytown building collapse

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 21

The Department of Buildings is working to determine why the wall of an under-construction building gave out

Investigation

“Bare minimum of legality”: Students, faculty and staff face ongoing challenges with campus accessibility

By Walker Whalen | April 21

Issues with accommodations and building accessibility have created barriers for community members with disabilities

People stand near the Tenleytown Metro stop in 2014.

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With a rise in metro crime, AU students reflect on their transportation

By Samantha Skolnick | April 20

Life after WMATA derailment

Features

Students come together to form the Bipartisan Group of American University

By Tyler Davis | April 19

The group aims to foster fruitful dialogue and create networking opportunities among the AU community

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AU COVID-19 isolation policy forces students to improvise

By Kathryn Squyres | April 18

Students say issues with University communication led them to rely on friends or RAs for support

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When it comes to faculty diversity, students and faculty say AU isn’t living up to its promises

By Mariana Trujillo and Katie Mass | April 17

As AU measures ‘Inclusive Excellence’ progress, students find representation falls short in the classroom

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Student Government resolution urges University to end 6-8 counseling session limit

By Abigail Hatting | April 14

“It’s an issue and a policy that’s not equitable at all”

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University’s commencement speakers to include Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis

By Nina Heller | April 13

This year’s ceremonies mark the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's commencement address

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George Washington professor files Copyright Claims Board complaint against American University for alleged plagiarism

By Samantha Skolnick and Tyler Davis | April 13

“It’s simply the most grievous academic sin”

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Consulting firm used by AU to find new officials has history of unsuccessful searches

By Nina Heller | April 12

AU President Sylvia Burwell identified Storbeck as the firm it would use to fill the new positions in a Feb. 10 email to the AU community announcing the search for candidates.

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Class-action lawsuit seeking partial tuition refunds from AU will proceed

By Abigail Turner | April 12

AU is not exempt from consumer protection for spring 2020 tuition and fees, according to district court

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American University’s Board of Trustees reflects on current mission and plans

By Tyler Davis | April 11

American University’s Board of Trustees reflects on current mission and plans

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AU will be under constant construction until 2026

By Natasha LaChac | April 11

The University held three budget community forums in March discussing the plans, emphasized transparency

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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