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Today’s Trailblazers: Black student activists at AU reflect on accomplishments, goals

By Daniella Ignacio · Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021

Learn more about BlackList, Black Girls Vote and Bring The Fire

History professors reflect on how 2020 may be remembered

By Alisha Chhangani · Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021

Experts look back on pandemic, racism reckoning and political upheaval

After fall semester, students and professors reflect on virtual classes

By Mina Allen · Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021

After fall semester, students and professors reflect on virtual classes

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Trailblazers: Meet the Black members of the AU community who made history

By Grace Newton | February 26

Learn more about AU’s Black history through the eyes of those who shaped it

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AU implements a more inclusive policy in students’ preferred names and pronouns

By Sarah Mattalian | February 26

The flexible new policy for inclusive excellence will allow students to be recognized by their names and pronouns

Working Group on Influence of Slavery Event

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Two years after presenting findings, AU working group on slavery revived, Aw says

By Fariha Rahman and Nina Heller | February 25

With additional focus on Indigenous people, AU’s working group on ties to slavery hopes to continue work

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Stacey Abrams is as determined as ever at Founders Week event

By Ben Johansen | February 25

“Until I die, my job is to get it done,” Abrams says

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University changes pass/fail policy for spring 2021

By Nina Heller | February 24

University offers more flexibility on courses students can take as pass/fail

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University announces new COVID-19 testing collaboration with DMV universities

By Skye Witley | February 24

The collaboration will result in faster turnaround times and cheaper tests, AU says

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AU Delta Phi Epsilon members disaffiliate, establish nonprofit chapter

By Zoe Bell | February 23

Sisterhood for International Engagement emphasizes giving back to the community

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Meena Harris, entrepreneur and author, to speak at virtual Founders Week event

By Dan Papscun | February 22

Discussion will focus on institutional efforts to address racism and inequity

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BREAKING: AU will not raise tuition next academic year for the first time

By Skye Witley | February 22

Administrators emphasize a continued focus on financial aid and student services

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SG President Eric Brock calls on University to implement AUPD community advisory board

By Dan Papscun , Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | February 21

Proposed board could be stepping stone to defunding AUPD, Brock says

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Bill Gates speaks about his book ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster’ at virtual event

By Zoe Bell | February 21

Webinar focuses on Green Premium, net zero carbon future and unity

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Stacey Abrams, famed voting rights activist, to speak during Founders Week

By Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | February 18

Abrams is widely credited with helping Democrats retake the Senate after founding nonprofit Fair Fight

Coronavirus

AU to modify operations Thursday due to inclement weather

By Dan Papscun | February 17

Coronavirus testing to halt for the third day in three weeks

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At KPU event, CNN correspondent Abby Phillip talks journalism, politics and media diversity

By Nina Heller | February 17

The event was moderated by SOC professor Sherri Williams

Coronavirus

Freshmen navigate off-campus spring semester housing amid the pandemic

By Rebeka Rafi | February 16

Students adapt to living in D.C. for the first time

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AU students volunteer through service learning program, despite pandemic

By Rebeka Rafi | February 15

Even remotely, program offers service experiences to a small number of students

Features

AU alumni named to positions in the Biden administration

By Sarah Fahn and Amelia Reuben | February 13

SPA alumna Shuwanza Goff was the first Black woman to serve as floor director in the House

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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