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AU will launch an equity and Title IX office in the fall

By Sophia Solano · Sunday, July 5, 2020

New office will handle discrimination and sexual misconduct complaints

AU professor’s report shows the daily racial disparities among D.C. residents

By Eliza Schloss · Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The report comes from a collaborative analysis of surveys on perceptions of public institutions

SPA professor wins Republican Virginia Senate primary

By Dan Papscun · Friday, June 26, 2020

U.S. Army veteran and disability rights advocate hopes to unseat Democrat Mark Warner in general election

Coronavirus

American University will use all revenue from increased 2020 tuition for financial aid

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | June 19

President Burwell announces additional budget measures to mitigate impact of economic downturn

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU to hold hybrid classes for fall semester, limit dorm occupancy

By Ayelet Sheffey and Dan Papscun | June 16

On-campus housing will be offered to freshmen and some sophomores

Ibram X. Kendi, the founding director of the new Anti-Racist Research and Policy Center at AU.

News

Ibram X. Kendi will leave AU and join Boston University faculty to develop antiracist research center

By Lizzy Tarallo | June 4

Kendi is leaving AU after almost three years as a faculty member

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Third student sues American University over tuition and fee refunds

By Dan Papscun | June 3

Lawsuit alleges the University failed to provide services that students agreed to by going online

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Student organizations call on AU to end all relations with the Metropolitan Police Department

By Sarah Mattalian | June 2

AU NAACP, BSU and AU Democrats release formal statements

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Burwell, AU community address racism and police violence

By Abbie Veitch and Nina Heller | May 31

Recent email calls on AU community to ‘combat racism and foster inclusive excellence’

People stand near the Tenleytown Metro stop in 2014.

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Businesses in Tenleytown respond to COVID-19

By Sarah Mattalian | May 31

Restaurants change practices and still remain hopeful

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Ibram X. Kendi testifies in House hearing on COVID-19’s impact on communities of color

By Ayelet Sheffey | May 28

The SIS professor called on politicians to implement ‘antiracist’ policies

Coronavirus

Burwell projects up to $100 million loss for 2021 fiscal year from pandemic

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | May 26

In weekly message to AU community, Burwell outlines possible adjustments to handle the deficit

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Customs and Border Protection recruiter unintentionally releases information of 1,300 AU career fair registrants

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | May 21

The agency is investigating the incident, according to a CBP spokesperson

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AU administrators say they will support students following new Title IX rules

By Kelsey Carolan | May 20

The Office of Campus Life said in a webinar Thursday that they were still reviewing the rules

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Provost Dan Myers will step down from his position in June

By Ayelet Sheffey | May 18

CAS Dean Peter Starr will serve as acting provost

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AU students express concerns over new Title IX regulations

By Kelsey Carolan | May 9

A petition urges AU to ‘reject’ the rules and implement ‘survivor-centric’ policies

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Burwell speaks to C-SPAN about the difficulties of transitioning to an online format

By Georgina DiNardo | May 9

Graduates’ names won’t be read aloud at Saturday’s online commencement, she says

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Another student sues AU over tuition and fee refunds

By Sophie Austin | May 7

A student filed a similar class-action lawsuit against the University on Friday

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Student seeks tuition refunds in class-action lawsuit against the University

By Abbie Veitch , Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | May 5

Lawsuit alleges that AU failed to uphold its end of the bargain when classes moved online

Coronavirus

AU will be open in the fall, whether for in-person, online or hybrid classes

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | May 4

University will announce plans in June

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.

Solutions by The State News