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

By Dan Papscun · Monday, Dec. 21, 2020

In email to early decision students, University announces next steps

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

By Skye Witley · Monday, Dec. 21, 2020

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

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

By Eliza Schloss · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Coronavirus

AU asks community to report travel ahead of Thanksgiving

By Nina Heller | November 16

“Health and safety are more important than ever,” Burwell says

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Friendship Heights commercial district struggling to stay afloat

By Grace Newton | November 13

Area used to be a hub for AU student life

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Updates to AU campus plan raise concerns among student body and neighboring residents

By Skye Witley | November 11

University proposes renovations to Jacobs Field and MGC

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In major shift, AU begins adoption of holistic teaching evaluation system

By Dan Papscun | November 11

While the data-driven Student Evaluations of Teaching will continue, they will be one component of a larger portfolio review

Coronavirus

With spring semester looming, students struggle to search for housing

By Rebeka Rafi | November 11

Many feel pressured to find housing in D.C. despite lack of preparation

Kenneth Clarke was a freshman in the School of International Service, pictured here.

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University says SIS professor who sued for age discrimination was terminated for misconduct

By Abbie Veitch | November 10

Lawyers for AU and professor agree to protective order

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AU community reflects on White House’s coronavirus outbreak

By Grace Newton | November 6

“This was a disaster waiting to happen from the beginning,” professor says

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Research resumes for students and faculty at the new Hall of Science

By Giovanna Aguilar Chee | November 4

The building houses the biology, chemistry, environmental science and neuroscience departments

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Whether you vote in your home state or in D.C., issues on the ballot impact American University students and our community

By Nina Heller | November 3

Nearly 283,000 people voted early in D.C., which is 90 percent of the entire turnout in the 2016 election

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Nearly 60 AU faculty and staff members sign letter supporting students protesting after election

By Dan Papscun | November 3

Signatories call on others to join them, will adjust course expectations if necessary

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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