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AU food pantry supports growing student needs amid rising food insecurity

By Cecily Spence | February 13

Over 1,500 last semester visited the pantry, which is dependent on donations

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Longtime Kogod professor gifts largest individual donation in AU history for School of Education

By Soumya Sahay | February 11

SOE to be renamed after H. Kent Baker and his late wife Linda, in her memory

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AU student journalist shares antarctic journey at ‘Polar Perspectives’ event

By Kyle Galvin | February 11

Gabe Castro-Root speaks to students, faculty about his experiences on the expedition

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President Jonathan Alger delivers first report to Board of Trustees in November meeting

By Kathryn Squyres | February 11

Meeting highlights progress in campus safety review, policy updates, enrollment issues

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BREAKING: New strategic plan to be developed over the next year

By Cara Halford | February 7

Alger’s plan starting in 2026 to focus on community, civic engagement

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D.C. celebrates Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year parade and market

By Neil Lazurus | February 7

Activists call for Chinatown’s preservation amid festivities

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BREAKING: AU mobilizes resources to respond to Trump executive orders

By Owen Auston-Babcock | February 6

University working to implement guidance to protect immigrants, research funding and transgender students

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Features

Comedian Sam Morril prepares to embark on ‘The Errors Tour’

By Luna Jinks | February 3

Performer will hit historic Warner Theatre on Feb. 7

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Campus

Four years later, Capitol police reflect on Jan. 6 insurrection amidst mass pardons

By Cara Halford | February 3

Daniel Hodges, Harry Dunn provide insight, warning for Trump’s second term

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National March for Life brings thousands to downtown D.C.

By Kadie Fishman and Sophia Cooper | January 30

‘I am part of the pro-life generation’

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Trump supporters gather throughout D.C. on Inauguration Day

By Cara Halford and Gabrielle McNamee | January 28

Supporters anticipate executive action from the president

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Campus

Terrace Dining Room renovation works to enhance AU dining experience

By Sophie Milner-Gorvine | January 28

‘TDR is for all of us. It is community.’

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AU President Jonathan Alger named board chair of the American Association of Colleges and Universities

By Kathryn Squyres | January 27

Organization advocates for free expression, academic freedom in higher education

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‘The fight is not over’: Thousands attend People’s March ahead of Inauguration Day

By Penelope Jennings , Gabrielle McNamee and Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | January 23

Marchers protest incoming administration’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive justice, climate change

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Thousands gathered in D.C. for President Trump’s victory rally

By Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Sophia Cooper | January 23

Some supporters leave disappointed after denied entry to Capital One Arena

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Campus

Sean Astin sends off 2024 graduates

By Rachel Novick | January 14

‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Stranger Things’ actor honored at 148th commencement 

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American University navigates budget shortfall for 2026 budget

By Abigail Turner and Soumya Sahay | December 13

University proposes early retirement packages, housing requirements

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