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AU announces in-person commencement ceremonies for all 2020 and spring 2021 graduates

By Kate Corliss · Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Graduates to be recognized in Bender Arena following virtual commencement events in May

Center for Israel Studies director is awarded the First Baron Award for Scholarly Excellence

By Alisha Chhangani · Monday, April 12, 2021

The award is described as the Nobel Prize for the study of Jewish experience

While students enjoy on-campus residency, some say health guideline enforcement is lax

By Skye Witley · Monday, April 12, 2021

A month in, students share their ‘mini-mester’ experience

News

Brodie, Darrien, Natarajan and Rubin elected to the 2021-2022 executive board

By Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | April 11

Turnout decreased significantly from last year’s April election

Features

Club Feature: The Sikh Student Association is forming community without focusing on numbers

By Grace George | April 10

SSA is just about one year old and has fewer than 10 members, but its leaders are excited about their expanding community

Coronavirus

DC residents can now pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of their eligibility

By Jordan Young | April 10

Pre-registration opens to all residents over 16 starting April 12

News

Meet your 2021-2022 Student Government executive board candidates

By Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | April 9

Voting closes on April 11 at 12:45

News

AU receives second-highest number of applicants during online application season

By Adriana Doria | April 9

University expects to welcome class of around 2,005 first-year students

News

AU announces new details about campus return plan for fall 2021 semester

By Kate Corliss | April 8

Information regarding in-person classes, campus housing shared at student media briefing

News

Politician Beto O’Rourke speaks about Texas, voting rights and gun control at KPU event

By Sarah Mattalian | April 8

KPU hosted the Zoom webinar in partnership with AU College Democrats and the AU chapter of March For Our Lives

News

On the Record: Addressing The Eagle’s coverage of anti-Asian hate incidents

By Kelsey Carolan | April 7

Apologizing for our lack of coverage, setting concrete plans to improve

Features

AU Club Feature: Undergraduate Women in Business fosters connections and promotes inclusivity

By Rachel Sturm | April 5

The club implements initiatives to help new members and encourage development in all capacities

News

AU unintentionally exposed thousands of students’ data in violation of federal law

By Dan Papscun | April 5

University has since restricted the myAU portal data, which included names, AUIDs and survey results

News

Newly sworn-in SG senators discuss goals and expectations for the coming year

By Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | April 4

"I decided to get involved with SG because I wanted to be a part of a community."

News

SG newcomer Zoë Washington elected Speaker of the Undergraduate Senate

By Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | April 1

Washington will be the first Black woman to serve in the position

News

Politician and activist Beto O’Rourke to speak at virtual KPU event

By Sophie Austin | March 31

The event will take place on April 6

News

STEPing and prepping for college life

By Rebeka Rafi | March 31

Summer Transition Enrichment Program prepares students to join Eagle community

News

Students say AU’s response to anti-Asian violence is not enough

By Kelsey Carolan | March 30

Following Atlanta-area shootings, the AU community reflects on rising anti-Asian hate and bias amid the pandemic

News

Board of Trustees talks 2022 fiscal year budget and Black Affinity Housing

By Grace Newton | March 30

The board’s March meeting came amid backlash over a new appointee

Coronavirus

AU students employed as essential workers reflect on a relentless year

By Gabriel Ferris | March 26

“Mentally, I was just exhausted”

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.

Solutions by The State News