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BREAKING: Board of Trustees approves tuition increase by 5 percent each year for the next two years

By Nina Heller · Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Financial aid will increase, housing and dining fees to go up

Disability rights activist Imani Barbarin on the systemic obstacles facing the disabled community

By Maeve Fishel · Tuesday, March 1, 2022

The writer discussed social media and the effects of the pandemic at virtual event

'I’m you': Rev. Wendy Hamilton speaks to AU students about identity, politics and voting rights

By Mina Allen · Monday, Feb. 28, 2022

Student Government hosts Hamilton in the School of International Service

Coronavirus

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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BREAKING: DC Fire Department responds to smoking laundry machine in Cassell Hall

By Clare Mulroy | February 27

AU spokesperson confirms no open fire, no injuries

Coronavirus

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

Coronavirus

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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Students give back to community for Black History Month day of community service

By Maeve Fishel | February 25

Students spent the day volunteering at non-profits across DC

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On the Record: The Eagle’s guide to our reporting and interviewing

By Nina Heller | February 24

Frequently asked questions to help increase the AU community’s comfort level with The Eagle

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University now distributing authentic KN95 masks, expert says

By Zoe Bell | February 24

New batch were inspected before distribution, AU spokesperson says

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Center for the study of disability, advocacy and education is in the works in the School of Public Affairs

By Abigail Pritchard | February 24

Community members excited at possibility while the project awaits approval and funding

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Student organizations celebrate Black History Month on campus

By Maya Cederlund | February 24

Students reflect on spaces to have important conversations and comfortable spaces

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Uahikea Maile speaks to American University students on settler aloha 'āina

By Ellie White | February 23

Event part of first lecture in Settler Colonialism Event Series by student organizations

(Courtesy Barbara L. Salisbury/Mary Cheh's office.)

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Mary Cheh ends reelection bid as DC Council hopefuls jockey for position

By Gabe Castro-Root | February 22

The Ward 3 Councilmember, who has served since 2007, will no longer seek another term

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School of Education receives $5 million grant to close the equity gap for Black and Latina women

By Daniella Jimenez | February 22

The donation helps efforts to make early childhood education more equitable for DC residents

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University freezing student accounts for those without boosters as of Monday

By Abigail Pritchard | February 22

Consequences for non-compliant faculty and staff remain unclear

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Circulating photo of Sylvia Burwell unmasked at fundraising event was taken outside, officials confirm

By Zoe Bell | February 21

Social media post sparks student outcry

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Washington College of Law invites Representative Jamie Raskin to introduce his new book

By Mina Allen | February 21

Raskin discusses trauma and democracy in the newly published book

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Founders Week explained: A guide to one of the University’s most notable traditions

By Abigail Turner | February 21

The celebration will look different this year because of operational and COVID-19 related changes

News

Founders director Jeremy Ward is revamping the University’s annual celebration

By Abigail Turner and Vera Tsang | February 18

Founders Week to focus on individual and AU-wide community building

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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