AU’s student-run coffee shops no longer accept Dining Dollars
The American University student body was welcomed back to The Bridge and The Davenport Coffee Lounge by an unwelcome surprise: neither shop accepts Dining Dollars as payment.
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The American University student body was welcomed back to The Bridge and The Davenport Coffee Lounge by an unwelcome surprise: neither shop accepts Dining Dollars as payment.
American University lounges were aglow with television lights on the night of Sept. 10 to watch the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. Yet, students also had the opportunity to view the showdown in more lively partisan settings: AU College Democrats and AU College Republicans watch parties.
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American University administration held an open student forum Sept. 9 on AU policies related to expression, focusing specifically on social media and the use of University facilities.
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The American University Board of Trustees on Sept. 5 voted to officially close the Change Can’t Wait campaign, according to an email from Chair of the Board Gina Adams. The announcement comes after the campaign surpassed its $500 million fundraising goal in July.
American University President Jonathan Alger and Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer Vicky Wilkins announced the creation of The Civic Life Steering Committee, who will be responsible for leading The Civic Life, which aims to empower the University community by “enhancing civic education and fostering active participation in civic life,” according to an email sent Monday.
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The American University administration held an online open forum on Aug. 19 for students to discuss developing policies concerning expression and free speech as students headed back to campus.
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American University must continue to comply with the Department of Education’s 2020 Title IX regulations and Sexual Harassment Policy instead of the 2024 regulations “until further notice,” American University Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Nkenge Friday and Assistant Vice President for Equity and Title IX Coordinator Leslie Annexstein announced in an email Monday.
American University proposed allowing some forms of indoor protests this fall as part of a forum hosted by Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer Vicky Wilkins for University faculty and staff to discuss draft policies related to free expression on Thursday.
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Combatting hyperpolarization took center stage at American University’s Sine Institute of Policy and Politics’ “Dialogue for Democracy” event on July 22, which focused on finding common ground between young Democrats and Republicans.
Editor’s note: This story was updated to indicate that Kris Emmanuel was safely located.
Undergraduate enrollment at American University for fall 2024 is projected to be 7,004 students – 400 below University targets – as announced by University leadership on Friday in an email. Numbers will be finalized with a census in October, but the incoming freshman class is projected at 1,864 full-time students — 386 students below target.
American University will offer an early action application plan beginning in fall 2024, in addition to its regular decision, early decision I and early decision II options.
American University’s Student Government Undergraduate Senate announced the creation of the Commission on the Divest from Occupation Resolution, which will research possible ways the University can sever financial ties with Israel amidst the war in Gaza, after months of student protests and support for the student encampment at George Washington University earlier this year.
Protesters with the National Organization for Women gathered outside the Supreme Court on June 24 to advocate for reproductive rights, equal rights and an end to domestic violence.