AU implements a more inclusive policy in students’ preferred names and pronouns
By Sarah Mattalian | 02/26/2021The flexible new policy for inclusive excellence will allow students to be recognized by their names and pronouns
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The flexible new policy for inclusive excellence will allow students to be recognized by their names and pronouns
With additional focus on Indigenous people, AU’s working group on ties to slavery hopes to continue work
University offers more flexibility on courses students can take as pass/fail
The collaboration will result in faster turnaround times and cheaper tests, AU says
Administrators emphasize a continued focus on financial aid and student services
Coronavirus testing to halt for the third day in three weeks
The University also motioned to add co-counsel to case
“I am proud that our community not only remained committed to our strategy, but also demonstrated creativity and flexibility”
Black Affinity Housing, guaranteed sophomore placement are at the center of the plan
“Full range of residential options will be available for fall,” Burwell says
The University updated its testing dashboard, which now breaks down faculty, staff and student cases and testing
In-person classes, COVID-19 testing canceled
AU announces test schedule for Jan. 25 through Feb. 5
Biden’s inauguration comes weeks after political violence at the Capitol
Changes to Title IX, trans student protections and school reopenings were widely criticized
“I was worried … that democracy had just died.”
Announcement comes as the pandemic presents set of challenges
Sam Fulwood III will take over in May
Officials are concerned about security threats following Capitol insurrection as inauguration nears
Fanta Aw warns of the risk of violence and COVID-19 spread
