Administration and Local News

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More than two years later, the future of alcohol at sports games is still up in the air

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | October 29

University reluctant to implement referendum

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Students raise health concerns about mold in McDowell Hall

By Jordan Young and Zoe Bell | October 28

Residents demand further action from director of housing

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Are DC’s incentives getting more kids vaccinated? Experts aren’t sure.

By Gabe Castro-Root | October 27

Some public health experts say the district’s vaccine awards program isn’t working well enough, but it may be too early to tell

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Facing increased cybersecurity risks, AU technology team acts proactively

By Jake Schlanger | October 21

Chief information security officer discusses University cybersecurity plans

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Graduate student charged with assault granted curfew extension to take classes on campus

By Clare Mulroy and Sarah Mattalian | October 8

The student was charged in attack on gay Asian man and family in August

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‘Accept this challenge’: American University staff demand fair wages and safe working conditions in a labor protest on campus

By Mina Allen | October 6

Protest was organized by union representing staff, adjunct faculty, graduate students

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Protesters mobilize for DC Women's March

By Ellie White | October 4

Thousands march nationwide to defend reproductive rights, abortion access

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New DC law requires all riders to lock scooters and dockless bikes after use

By Zoe Bell | October 1

Effective today, riders must lock scooters to bike rack, signpost or bike/scooter corral

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University returns to pre-pandemic cleaning levels for the fall semester

By Abigail Pritchard | September 28

While high-touch surfaces remain part of University cleaning, classroom desks are personal responsibility

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AU community prepares for ‘Justice for J6’ rally, but event draws small crowd

By Riley Gillis and John Holdsworth | September 24

Students and professors waited with apprehension the week before rally

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AU community responds to antisemitic vandalism and statements from the administration

By Sarah Mattalian , Ben Johansen and Zoe Bell | September 22

Jewish students and organizations took to social media to criticize the University’s response

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Former WAMU employee sues University, alleging harassing, retaliatory and unlawful actions

By Nina Heller | September 21

Lawsuit comes almost a year after initial defamation suit from Zuri Berry

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Multiple sexual misconduct complaints filed against former University chaplain, Methodist records show

By Skye Witley | September 1

Mark Schaefer was allegedly fired from the University

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Proposal for new bike lane receives support from students and residents alike

By Nina Heller | August 20

Proposed bike lane would increase safety for cyclists in Glover Park neighborhood

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D.C. Zoning Commission approves American University Campus Plan

By Abigail Pritchard | August 4

Years in the making, the plan now awaits official order to begin work

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Two AU security officials tapped as consultants for Capitol Police

By Nina Heller | July 30

Morse, Nichols both formerly served in high roles with the department before joining AU

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Ex-American University chaplain sued for sexual assault by former student

By Skye Witley | July 21

Lawsuit alleges that University, church failed to investigate

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