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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
Implementation of surveillance testing part of lessons learned, University says
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
Mayor Bowser orders curfew following riots
In email to early decision students, University announces next steps
Nearby residents blame a lack of specificity and transparency in the plan-making process.
The House passed a bill in favor of D.C. statehood over the summer
Burwell served as health secretary under Obama
Vote comes after lack of University recognition
AU sophomore Christian Damiana will serve in the 3D07 seat
