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Professor, service dog travel world to compete in agility competitions

By Laura Romero · Monday, April 16, 2018

AU professor Chip Gerfen never expected his service dog, Trudi, to take him across the globe, winning numerous awards in national and international agility competitions.

Faculty Senate: Increased attention to diversity ‘need not come at the expense of academic freedom’

By Julia Gagnon · Friday, April 13, 2018

Statement is latest in series of actions regarding academic freedom

School of Education hosts interim D.C. schools chancellor and AU alumna Amanda Alexander

By Sophie Austin · Friday, April 13, 2018

Alexander took over the role after chancellor resigned in February

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University announces plans to research AU’s possible ties to slavery

By Sophie Austin | April 12

Committee was formed after Eagle editor published op-ed on AU founder

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Burwell inaugurated as president in Bender Arena

By Nazli Togrul | April 12

D.C. mayor, former AU president among guests at ceremony

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A new era: New administrators, increased visibility and inclusion strategy mark Burwell’s first year

By Lydia Calitri | April 12

Next, she’ll craft a five-year vision for the school and fundraising campaign

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Ongoing construction outside McKinley building has end goals: new heating system, Hall of Science

By Emily Lytle | April 11

More disruptions in sidewalks and roadways are expected

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Alumna Susan Wild runs for Pennsylvania congressional seat

By Abbie Veitch | April 10

Wild is the only female candidate seeking the Democratic nomination

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Ford Foundation president shares views on inequality, justice at KPU event

By Julia Gagnon | April 10

Darren Walker said he is more interested in a ‘just’ America than a ‘great’ America

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MPD arrests person for hanging anti-Semitic posters near Katzen Arts Center

By Courtney Rozen and Anna Donohue | April 9

Flyers display image of Adolf Hitler, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gun control advocate

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Despite rain, annual Take Back the Night march and speakout draws crowd

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton | April 9

Marchers carried posters condemning sexual assault before heading to ‘speakout’

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Fernández, Najafi, Gladden and Behle elected to 2018-2019 SG executive board

By Haley Samsel , Maria Carrasco and Laura Romero | April 6

1,345 students voted in election, a major drop from last year

Kenneth Clarke was a freshman in the School of International Service, pictured here.

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American University student struck by car has died

By Courtney Rozen | April 6

Memorial service for Kenneth Clarke scheduled for Sunday

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Delaney campaign accuses Sam Rogers of using position as RHA president to send campaign email

By Haley Samsel | April 5

Rogers: “Accusations are completely baseless”

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Following controversy, student rights cards are being installed across campus

By Maria Carrasco | April 5

CASE director Will Mascaro says cards will go up in every residence hall by July

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At debate and town hall, presidential candidates address diversity, improving relationship with AU police

By Maria Carrasco | April 3

At a debate and town hall hosted by ATV Monday night, the student government presidential candidates presented their ideas on diversity, inclusion and improving communication between AU police and students, in addition to other topics.

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Student government candidates discuss transparency, diversity at College Democrats forum

By Maria Carrasco and Laura Romero | April 3

Student activity fee increase, student communication also on the agenda

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Meet your 2018-2019 AUSG candidates

By Maria Carrasco and Laura Romero | April 2

Meet the candidates running for the 2018-2019 student government executive board. The candidates and their campaign Facebook pages or websites are listed below in alphabetical order.

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Students, faculty celebrate grand opening of HOME

By Julia Gagnon | April 2

The Hub for Organizing, Multiculturalism and Equity originally opened last semester

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Former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina to speak at AU Thursday

By Haley Samsel | April 2

KPU will host Fiorina in Kerwin Hall

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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