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American University unknowingly distributed counterfeit KN95 masks during return to in-person class

By Skye Witley · Friday, Feb. 4, 2022

University is taking steps to provide adequate masks, officials said

This AU professor built an app to explore DC’s Native American history

By Maeve Fishel · Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

'When we support tribal sovereignty, what we are supporting is tribes deciding what issues are important to them'

Burwell talks college and COVID-19 ahead of return to in-person classes

By Zoe Kallenekos · Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

Burwell discusses new masking requirements and reflects on lessons learned during the pandemic

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University removes decommissioned campus smokestacks over winter break

By Olivia Alafriz | February 1

Removal concludes AU’s transition to a greener heating system

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Discrimination lawsuit against AU by student moves forward

By Mina Allen | January 31

DC federal district court granted discovery in a lawsuit involving a 2019 mental health incident and AUPD

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New indoor vaccine requirement presents few challenges for DC businesses in first week

By Gabe Castro-Root | January 28

DC employees say checking proof of vaccination has been mostly painless, though some still have concerns

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Incoming Tenleytown Wegmans adds to list of part-time job opportunities for AU students

By Grace Harman | January 28

Students can seek convenient part-time employment in and around AU

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Title VI investigation opened over AUx2 Black affinity sections

By Abigail Turner and Abigail Pritchard | January 28

University cooperating with Office of Civil Rights Investigation after external complaint

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American University students report ongoing U-Pass issues for spring semester

By Ellie White | January 21

Students express frustration with U-Pass problems and University response

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Metrobus service cuts leave commuters and students stranded

By Olivia Alafriz | January 20

WMATA temporarily reduces Metrobus service in response to Omicron variant, further straining an already limited transit system

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AU alum proposes initiative to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers

By Riley Gillis | December 16

Organizers are working to gather registered voters’ signatures

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BREAKING: AU announces booster shot requirement as Omicron variant spreads in region

By Nina Heller | December 15

Boosters are required by Feb. 10 regardless of on-campus presence

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University fails to meet allotted on-campus housing requirement, prompting increased scrutiny from ANC

By Sophia Solano | December 10

‘The campus plan is very specific in some areas, but it also can’t happen again’

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A game of musical chairs: University deals with administration transitions during the pandemic

By Ben Johansen and Zoe Bell | December 9

Changes in University leadership work to better reflect AU’s goals

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AU community members react to passage of bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

By Ellie White | December 9

Deal passes as Build Back Better bill heads to Senate

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University announces plans for in-person spring semester

By Abigail Turner and Jake Schlanger | December 8

Mask requirement remains indoors and information regarding guest policy to come later this week

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BREAKING: Kogod Dean John Delaney to step down in June

By Nina Heller | December 7

Departure is latest in changes to University leadership

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Tenleytown businesses begin to heal with the return of AU students

By Sophia Solano | December 7

Pandemic closures and losses ease with the University’s in-person re-opening

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AUPD reports armed robbery involving AU student near Nebraska Hall

By Clare Mulroy | December 6

MPD is investigating an armed robbery at knifepoint

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AU Decision Makers: What trustees bring to the table

By Abigail Pritchard and Riley Gillis | December 3

Trustees work to balance personal and institutional interests

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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