News

News

Burwell updates AU community on ‘Changemakers,’ ‘Inclusive Excellence’ plans

By Eileen Murray | February 10

“I am proud that our community not only remained committed to our strategy, but also demonstrated creativity and flexibility”

---

Features

Activist Spotlight: ‘The Cultural Reset’ connects BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists, fans and music executives to create a more inclusive industry

By Clare Mulroy | February 7

AU alum’s organization will feature “all Black everything” for Black History Month

---

News

AU Library hosts event on the prevalence of fast food outlets in communities of color

By Jordan Young and Zoe Bell | February 6

Georgetown University professor Marcia Chatelain addresses topic at Exploring Social Justice event

---

News

Sigma Phi Epsilon, IFC host guest speaker for sexual violence prevention

By Zoe Bell | February 4

Speaker Tim Mousseau urges AU students to create safer environment on campus

---

News

HRL announces housing plans for the 2021-22 academic year

By Dan Papscun and Fariha Rahman | February 3

Black Affinity Housing, guaranteed sophomore placement are at the center of the plan

---

News

Following tumultuous first online semester, student-run clubs talk lessons learned

By Mina Allen | February 3

AU clubs discuss and reflect on switching their platforms to fully online last semester

---

News

Cory Booker speaks about democracy, community and reconciliation at virtual event

By Sarah Mattalian | February 2

SPA dialogue series will focus on “democratic vitality”

---

Coronavirus

AU to begin on-campus housing selection for fall 2021 next week

By Clare Mulroy and Alisha Chhangani | February 1

“Full range of residential options will be available for fall,” Burwell says

---

Coronavirus

AU reports 177 COVID-19 cases for the spring semester among nearly 29,700 tests

By Dan Papscun and Clare Mulroy | February 1

The University updated its testing dashboard, which now breaks down faculty, staff and student cases and testing

---

News

AU to modify operations on Monday due to inclement weather

By Nina Heller | January 31

 In-person classes, COVID-19 testing canceled 

---

News

AU student becomes first ROTC Cadet from D.C. to enter Space Force

By Zoe Kallenekos | January 29

“I am really looking forward to creating something that’s very different than what’s ever been done before.”

---

News

IFC announces two reform plans to combat systemic, institutional barriers within Greek life

By Zoe Bell | January 28

AU students reflect on the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

---

News

AU Undergraduate Senate elects sophomore Ishita Jamar as speaker

By Ben Johansen | January 25

Jamar held the positions of senator for the class of 2023 and senator for the campus-at-large

---

News

Sen. Cory Booker to speak at Jan. 29 virtual event

By Kate Corliss | January 25

Conversation will be the first in a series of dialogues moderated by SPA professor

---

Coronavirus

Spring 2021 COVID-19 testing for students, explained

By Nina Heller | January 24

AU announces test schedule for Jan. 25 through Feb. 5

---

News

AU students reflect on a chaotic and historic transfer of power

By Rebeka Rafi | January 20

 Biden’s inauguration comes weeks after political violence at the Capitol 

---

Features

Months before Inauguration Day, AU students drove 30 hours to vote

By Maegan Seaman | January 20

Two AU juniors made the drive from D.C. to Texas

---