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

By Skye Witley · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

Mark Schaefer was allegedly fired from the University

wheelinâ€™ in â€” D.C. is planning to increase its bike lanes from 45 to 80 miles. A section of Pennsylvania Avenue running from the White House to the Capitol will even ban cars from its middle lane.

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

By Nina Heller · Friday, Aug. 20, 2021

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

D.C. Zoning Commission approves American University Campus Plan

By Abigail Pritchard · Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021

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

News

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

News

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

By Skye Witley | July 21

Lawsuit alleges that University, church failed to investigate

News

BREAKING: University announces partnership with Pepsi as official beverage provider

By Nina Heller and Kate Corliss | July 16

Five-year deal includes Pepsi products on-campus and event sponsorships

News

Housing and Residence Life displaces returning students currently assigned to Leonard Hall

By Zoe Bell | July 13

Increased number of first-year students demands new housing assignments for some

News

Kogod professor sues University in gender discrimination lawsuit

By Sophia Solano | July 7

Professor Jennifer Oetzel is alleging she is paid less than male counterparts of equal skill and experience

News

BREAKING: University shares interim faculty and staff travel approval plan set to go into effect on Aug. 14

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 30

Guidelines are the latest update in AU’s plan to return to in-person campus operations

Coronavirus

University unveils “AU Forward: Fall 2021 Health and Safety Plan” to go into effect starting Aug. 1

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 22

Document provides details on return to in-person campus operations

News

American University announces addition of Juneteenth to next year’s academic calendar

By Kelsey Carolan | June 18

The University will be closed on June 19 in 2022 and onward in observance of the new federal holiday

News

Graffiti found on campus criticizes University and MPD

By Nina Heller and Gabriel Ferris | June 16

Messages critical of board of trustees member, AUPD and MPD

News

AU receives $5 million neuroscience gift from University trustee

By Skye Witley | June 2

Donation comes as University looks to expand STEM efforts

News

University to require faculty and staff members to be vaccinated

By Nina Heller | May 24

AU to host on-campus vaccine clinic for students, faculty, staff, contract workers and immediate family

News

2021 graduates’ payment information compromised after Herff Jones cyberattack

By Jordan Young | May 17

Graduates used Herff Jones to buy caps, gowns and other graduation items

News

University announces “Change Can’t Wait” campaign with $500 million goal

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss | May 12

AU has raised 54 percent of goal, now calls on community to “sustain” momentum

News

University renews U-Pass program for the fall 2021 semester

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss | May 3

Following a year without the U-Pass, AU will resume pre-pandemic operations

News

Former Obama official Todd Park announced as commencement speaker for virtual May ceremony

By Clare Mulroy | April 21

Park’s online address will accompany the first in-person commencement processions since the pandemic began

News

University announces new brand campaign “Challenge Accepted” to replace “WONK”

By Kate Corliss | April 19

New campaign will highlight University community members’ roles in global problem-solving, reshaping higher education

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University to require students with on-campus presence to be vaccinated

By Nina Heller | April 14

Requirement includes full-time, part-time, graduate and undergraduate students

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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