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University releases a request for new dining vendors

By Dan Papscun · Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Administration sets goal to find new food providers by the beginning of the fall semester

Results are in for RHA executive board election

By Kelsey Carolan · Sunday, April 21, 2019

Wong, Robins and Schutt elected to serve for 2019-2020 academic year

Graduate student workers unionize for better working conditions

By Ayelet Sheffey · Saturday, April 20, 2019

Union formed to improve pay, access to student health services

News

AU Facilities creates internship opportunities for students

By Jessily Crispyn | April 20

New initiative in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens encourages community involvement

Features

AU mourns death of graduate student Jalyn Imani Stallworth

By Evan Margiotta | April 17

Stallworth was in her first year of art history master’s program

News

Orange is the New Black star Jackie Cruz to speak at AU

By Abbie Veitch | April 16

Actress will speak about Latinx representation in the entertainment industry

Features

Students participate in annual Holi celebration on the quad

By Sophia Solano | April 15

South Asian Student Association has worked to grow the event each year

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 8: Inside the fight for AU’s financial future

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | April 15

Breaking down the University's financial challenges and the departure of a women's basketball star

News

Sophomores will serve as resident assistants for the first time this fall

By Julia Gagnon | April 15

Housing and Residence Life says the change follows a national trend on college campuses

News

Students call for black spaces, housing following viral video of student using n-word

By Kelsey Carolan | April 12

Petition earned over 700 signatures within two days, creator says

News

Students speak out against rape culture at annual Take Back the Night event

By Suzanne Harrison | April 11

Amid drizzle, Women’s Initiative hosted annual march and speakout for survivors

News

American University accepts 35 percent of applicants for the class of 2023

By Julia Gagnon | April 10

Admissions rate rises for first time in several years

Anderson Hall - Centennial Hall - Summer

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Viral video of AU student using n-word prompts outrage from student body

By Haley Samsel | April 7

Incident took place Saturday night in Anderson Hall

Features

Female entrepreneurs discuss challenges, accomplishments in business world

By Abbie Veitch | April 4

Panel was organized by alum KaDeadra McNealy, founder of Millennial Nail Bar

News

AU Police Department hosts event to answer student questions about campus safety

By Suzanne Harrison | April 4

"Students need to know about their rights and what they are entitled to as students”

AU professor Doug Hecox performed at a comedy club in Berlin in August.

News

Adjunct professor facing criticism for tweets joking about school shootings, abortion

By Ayelet Sheffey | April 4

AU says it does "not condone" the tweets posted by communications instructor Doug Hecox

News

University’s commencement speakers include politician Stacey Abrams, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

By Evan Margiotta | April 3

AU’s commencement ceremonies will take place on May 11 and 12

Features

After months-long search, University welcomes new provost

By Ben Foster | March 29

Daniel Myers says he is dedicated to improving faculty diversity and research

News

Professors lead discussion on images “of concern” found in AU yearbook review

By Sophie Austin | March 28

Experts share historical context of blackface and other photos at sparsely attended event

News

Lydia Calitri named The Eagle’s 2019-2020 editor-in-chief

By Haley Samsel | March 28

Calitri is currently the paper’s online managing editor

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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