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School of Education holds virtual conference about uplifting women through antiracist teaching

By Sarah Mattalian · Thursday, July 9, 2020

The Summer Institute on Education, Equity and Justice hosts a series of webinars on education inequity

Beyond the Byline Episode 14: Students Protest Racism and Police Brutality

By Evan Margiotta · Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Interviews with student activists who participated in Black Lives Matter demonstrations

Burwell announces additional steps toward racial equity at AU

By Dan Papscun · Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Steps include additional training for police officers and focus on recruiting faculty of color

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AU College Democrats’ leaders resign following complaints over lack of diversity, inclusivity

By Ayelet Sheffey | July 6

Group should heal harm done to Black community, AU BSU says

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AU will launch an equity and Title IX office in the fall

By Sophia Solano | July 5

New office will handle discrimination and sexual misconduct complaints

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AU professor’s report shows the daily racial disparities among D.C. residents

By Eliza Schloss | July 1

The report comes from a collaborative analysis of surveys on perceptions of public institutions

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Following concerns about handling of sexual misconduct allegations, AU responds

By Kelsey Carolan | June 29

Students put pressure on Greek life to take action

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At virtual Black Lives Matter rally, alumni share thoughts and experiences with racism and activism

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 29

Rally was designed to be accessible for those who couldn’t protest in-person

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BREAKING: AUSG President Nikola Jok resigns, citing mental health concerns and allegations against fraternity

By Dan Papscun and Sarah Mattalian | June 27

Announcement comes less than a month into Jok’s term

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SPA professor wins Republican Virginia Senate primary

By Dan Papscun | June 26

U.S. Army veteran and disability rights advocate hopes to unseat Democrat Mark Warner in general election

Features

AU alumnus offers advice to struggling students and financial support to interns

By Sophia Solano | June 19

Pay Our Interns is providing funds to students economically impacted by the pandemic

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American University will use all revenue from increased 2020 tuition for financial aid

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | June 19

President Burwell announces additional budget measures to mitigate impact of economic downturn

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AU alumni describe lack of closure, struggles after being evacuated from the Peace Corps

By Nina Heller | June 19

‘It was a lot of painful goodbyes and soul searching’

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BREAKING: AU cancels all fall study abroad programs

By Kelsey Carolan , Dan Papscun and Fariha Rahman | June 12

Spring 2021 abroad plans still moving forward

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Students consider taking fall semester off as they await American University’s decision

By Sophia Solano and Amelia Reuben | June 11

Some worry about increased risks, others are concerned about challenges online classes could present

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TDR staff member dies at 32, after 15 years at American University

By Kelsey Carolan | June 9

Anthony Johnson remembered as passionate and kind by co-workers and family

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American University alumni will join students for virtual Black Lives Matter rally

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 9

Speakers hope to expand University’s role in addressing racism and providing a safer space for Black students

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At a virtual service, AU chaplain mourns deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 9

‘We despair of the violence done by white privilege and racism,’ Oskvig said

Ibram X. Kendi, the founding director of the new Anti-Racist Research and Policy Center at AU.

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Ibram X. Kendi will leave AU and join Boston University faculty to develop antiracist research center

By Lizzy Tarallo | June 4

Kendi is leaving AU after almost three years as a faculty member

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Third student sues American University over tuition and fee refunds

By Dan Papscun | June 3

Lawsuit alleges the University failed to provide services that students agreed to by going online

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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