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Administration and Local News

New COVID testing procedures part of ‘containment mitigation’ strategy

By Nina Heller · Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021

Implementation of surveillance testing part of lessons learned, University says

Spring 2021 COVID-19 testing for students, explained

By Nina Heller · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021

AU announces test schedule for Jan. 25 through Feb. 5

AU students reflect on a chaotic and historic transfer of power

By Rebeka Rafi · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

Biden’s inauguration comes weeks after political violence at the Capitol

News

Following US Capitol insurrection, AU reacts to DeVos resignation

By Dan Papscun | January 19

Changes to Title IX, trans student protections and school reopenings were widely criticized

News

AU community calls for reflection and accountability following Capitol insurrection

By Kelsey Carolan , Dan Papscun , Sophia Solano and Ben Johansen | January 18

“I was worried … that democracy had just died.”

News

Chief Financial Officer Doug Kudravetz to retire after over 35 years at AU

By Fariha Rahman | January 18

Announcement comes as the pandemic presents set of challenges

News

AU selects policy analyst and journalist as new SOC dean

By Sophia Solano and Ben Johansen | January 13

Sam Fulwood III will take over in May

Coronavirus

AU and WCL move in-person meetings and classes online through Jan. 24

By Dan Papscun | January 12

Officials are concerned about security threats following Capitol insurrection as inauguration nears

News

AU advises students to avoid downtown around Inauguration Day

By Sophie Austin | January 11

Fanta Aw warns of the risk of violence and COVID-19 spread

News

Burwell calls pro-Trump mob that stormed US Capitol ‘threat to democracy’

By Abbie Veitch , Dan Papscun and Nina Heller | January 6

Mayor Bowser orders curfew following riots

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU plans to return to pre-pandemic housing and class operations for fall 2021

By Dan Papscun | December 21

In email to early decision students, University announces next steps

News

AU files campus plan with D.C. Zoning Commission. Community critics say plan still needs work.

By Skye Witley | December 21

Nearby residents blame a lack of specificity and transparency in the plan-making process.

News

Despite Senate stall, DC statehood advocates in the AU community continue efforts

By Eliza Schloss | December 9

The House passed a bill in favor of D.C. statehood over the summer

News

Amid Biden health secretary candidate reports, Burwell plans to concentrate on AU

By Sophie Austin and Dan Papscun | December 6

Burwell served as health secretary under Obama

News

WAMU employees vote unanimously to unionize

By Dan Papscun and Nina Heller | December 3

Vote comes after lack of University recognition

News

ANC commissioners-elect encourage students to become involved in local politics

By Grace Newton | December 3

AU sophomore Christian Damiana will serve in the 3D07 seat

News

BREAKING: AU announces that the U-Pass program will not run in the spring

By Daniella Ignacio and Sarah Mattalian | November 30

WMATA previously suspended the program for the fall

News

Amid rising COVID-19 case numbers, students plan for holiday travel

By Nina Heller | November 25

Holidays “something to look forward to” amid pandemic fatigue

News

Pro-Trump rallies draw far-right groups, counterprotesters following Biden victory

By Skye Witley | November 20

AU College Republicans and AU SPA professor react

Coronavirus

AU will replace spring break with ‘Wellness Week’

By Cecilia Markley | November 17

Synchronous classes will continue, but assignments and exams are canceled for the week

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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