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

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss · Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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

University renews U-Pass program for the fall 2021 semester

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss · Monday, May 3, 2021

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

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

By Clare Mulroy · Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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

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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

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AU announces in-person commencement ceremonies for all 2020 and spring 2021 graduates

By Kate Corliss | April 14

Graduates to be recognized in Bender Arena following virtual commencement events in May

Coronavirus

DC residents can now pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of their eligibility

By Jordan Young | April 10

Pre-registration opens to all residents over 16 starting April 12

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AU receives second-highest number of applicants during online application season

By Adriana Doria | April 9

University expects to welcome class of around 2,005 first-year students

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AU announces new details about campus return plan for fall 2021 semester

By Kate Corliss | April 8

Information regarding in-person classes, campus housing shared at student media briefing

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AU unintentionally exposed thousands of students’ data in violation of federal law

By Dan Papscun | April 5

University has since restricted the myAU portal data, which included names, AUIDs and survey results

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Students say AU’s response to anti-Asian violence is not enough

By Kelsey Carolan | March 30

Following Atlanta-area shootings, the AU community reflects on rising anti-Asian hate and bias amid the pandemic

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Board of Trustees talks 2022 fiscal year budget and Black Affinity Housing

By Grace Newton | March 30

The board’s March meeting came amid backlash over a new appointee

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What's next for AU after US colleges reckoned with racism amid BLM protests

By Fariha Rahman and Nina Heller | March 22

Students, community reflect on AU’s past and future when it comes to race

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Former AU president passes away at retirement community in DC

By Zoe Bell | March 17

Joseph Duffey served as the University’s president in the early 1990s

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AU students, faculty protest new Board of Trustees member

By Abbie Veitch and Nina Heller | March 16

Wesley Bush under scrutiny for ties to defense industry

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At community forum, AU leadership talks fall reopening

By Olivia Higgins | March 5

Plans include commencement, contact tracing and more in-person summer classes

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SOC sophomore passes away in DC residence, AU says

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | March 4

Professors remember Eli Weinstock as talented and thoughtful

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Petition to cancel classes during Wellness Week grows in signatures

By Kelsey Carolan | March 2

Over 1,700 students signed the petition

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AU implements a more inclusive policy in students’ preferred names and pronouns

By Sarah Mattalian | February 26

The flexible new policy for inclusive excellence will allow students to be recognized by their names and pronouns

Working Group on Influence of Slavery Event

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Two years after presenting findings, AU working group on slavery revived, Aw says

By Fariha Rahman and Nina Heller | February 25

With additional focus on Indigenous people, AU’s working group on ties to slavery hopes to continue work

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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