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

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

By Ayelet Sheffey · Thursday, May 28, 2020

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

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

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun · Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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

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

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan · Thursday, May 21, 2020

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

Mary Clark served as interim provost in 2018.

News

Deputy Provost Mary Clark leaves position after 18 years at AU

By Abbie Veitch | April 29

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

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SPA and WCL professor dies from COVID-19 at 66

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | April 25

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

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

By Sophie Austin | April 23

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

News

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

Stock Photo of Mary Graydon Center and the Flagpoles

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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

News

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

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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