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Mary Clark served as interim provost in 2018.

Deputy Provost Mary Clark leaves position after 18 years at AU

By Abbie Veitch · Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Clark is set to become the provost at the University of Denver

SPA and WCL professor dies from COVID-19 at 66

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan · Saturday, April 25, 2020

Joseph Kaplan was a ‘consummate mentor’ to students, SPA colleague says

American University accepts 38 percent of applicants for the class of 2024

By Sophie Austin · Thursday, April 23, 2020

This year had the most applicants in AU history

News

BREAKING: AU announces full financial divestment from fossil fuel stocks

By Dan Papscun and Nina Heller | April 22

Decision comes after a decade of student outcry

Coronavirus

Petition circulating on social media calls for a universal pass grading system

By Kelsey Carolan | April 16

University says students should not expect the optional pass/fail system to be changed

Coronavirus

Bender Library to stop onsite work for two weeks

By Kimberly Cataudella | March 29

Library will reassess reopening in two weeks, ASAC resources remain available online

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District court denies the University’s dismissal of race-based discrimination lawsuit

By Kimberly Cataudella | March 25

Court rejects AU’s arguments from the Jan. 6 motion to dismiss

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Kogod graduate student killed in car crash

By Kelsey Carolan | February 13

Arik Knapp was a first-term student in the Business Online MBA program

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Former AU vice president for development and alumni relations arrested for sex crimes

By Kelsey Carolan | January 17

Thomas Minar worked for the University from 2008 to 2015

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University announces full scholarship program for 10 D.C. students

By Brianna Crummy | December 18

Initiative aims to engage community, offer opportunities to local students

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Former SIS assistant professor sues AU for age discrimination

By Abbie Veitch and Sophie Austin | December 18

Lori Handrahan is suing after filing a complaint in May

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AU’s political groups ramp up campaigning efforts for 2020 election

By Asher Weinstein , August Clarke and Eliza Schloss | December 11

AU Democrats, College Republicans, candidate groups strategize for voter turnout

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Reported theft on campus spiked in October, nearly tripling reports last October

By Sophie Austin | December 10

Monthly reported thefts have fluctuated since 2017

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AU School of Education sees opportunity after separation from College of Arts and Sciences

By Sophie Austin and Petruce Jean-Charles | December 6

AU School of Education sees opportunity after separation from College of Arts and Sciences

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Five open federal Title IX investigations raise questions about campus resources

By Kelsey Carolan | December 5

Students, staff and local reporters weigh in on AU’s efforts to resolve Title IX cases

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College Republicans, AU conservatives unsure of impeachment inquiry

By August Clarke | November 16

AU College Republicans hope to open up dialogue with students

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University advises students to boil drinking and cooking water after main break

By Dan Papscun and Evan Margiotta | November 8

Parts of Northwest D.C. are affected, D.C. Water says

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Target makes grand opening in Tenleytown

By Eliza Schloss | November 7

Target keeps AU students in mind during product selection

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ANC 3E votes to support grocery site redevelopment in AU Park

By Sophie Austin | October 31

AU supports the commission’s decision to support project, university official says

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Hall of Fame soccer player sues AU for race-based discrimination

By Kimberly Cataudella and Dan Papscun | October 31

Alum says he was denied consideration for men's head soccer coach position

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