Costs and causes: Dollars and sense behind AU’s rebranding

The university spent two years of research and hundreds of thousands of dollars on a campaign to rebrand the university. The results? One word: wonk.
• See the breakdown of how much becoming a “wonk” actually costs.
• What do current students think of being “wonkified?”

All are safe at Discovery Channel hostage situation, no AU students involved

No AU students were affected by the situation Wednesday afternoon.

AU and Student Government to host ‘wonk’ town hall

As part of a Student Government bill passed Sunday, the SG and University Communications and Marketing will host a town hall meeting to discuss the ‘wonk’ campaign Thursday afternoon.

G. I. Jobs magazine names AU ‘Military-Friendly School’

Recently, AU earned the rank of a “Military-Friendly School,” from G.I. Jobs magazine, out of a pool of 7,000 eligible colleges.

Students participate in Glenn Beck rally

AU students joined tens of thousands of activists to hear from Fox News host Glenn Beck at his “Restoring Honor” rally. Beck appeared with former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.

AU students buck trends, bring style back to school

Textbooks aren’t the only pricey items under students’ arms this fall. The Scene takes to the streets to see how fashionable students get in vogue. But not all great fashion costs a fortune! From style blogs to Chanel, chic scholars share their tips on how to stay classy for class.

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