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Former SG President receives over $700,000 in judgment with neo-Nazis

By Brianna Crummy · Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019

Taylor Dumpson awarded damages after being targeted by online trolls

In its first full year, AUx confronts questions of identity and community

By Kelsey Carolan · Friday, April 26, 2019

Freshman transition course has been target of petition, student criticism

Sophomores will serve as resident assistants for the first time this fall

By Julia Gagnon · Monday, April 15, 2019

Housing and Residence Life says the change follows a national trend on college campuses

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American University accepts 35 percent of applicants for the class of 2023

By Julia Gagnon | April 10

Admissions rate rises for first time in several years

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AU Police Department hosts event to answer student questions about campus safety

By Suzanne Harrison | April 4

"Students need to know about their rights and what they are entitled to as students”

AU professor Doug Hecox performed at a comedy club in Berlin in August.

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Adjunct professor facing criticism for tweets joking about school shootings, abortion

By Ayelet Sheffey | April 4

AU says it does "not condone" the tweets posted by communications instructor Doug Hecox

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University’s commencement speakers include politician Stacey Abrams, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

By Evan Margiotta | April 3

AU’s commencement ceremonies will take place on May 11 and 12

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Professors lead discussion on images “of concern” found in AU yearbook review

By Sophie Austin | March 28

Experts share historical context of blackface and other photos at sparsely attended event

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University to combine Honors and Scholars programs next fall

By Evan Margiotta | March 26

Students express concern over changes to merit scholarships

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The HQ2 divide

By Sophie Austin | March 25

How will Amazon's arrival affect AU and change the D.C. region?

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Administrators respond to student protests against tuition hikes

By Kelsey Carolan | March 23

“We’re very grateful to the students for their input”

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The fight for AU’s financial future

By Ayelet Sheffey | March 22

How administrators and students are tackling tuition increases and college affordability

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Walk signs added to Ward Circle to improve pedestrian safety

By Maria Carrasco | March 5

After community meetings in 2016 and 2017, D.C. transportation department decided to install signs

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University faith leaders grapple with United Methodist Church vote to keep ban on same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ clergy

By Abbie Veitch | March 3

“The question is: Do we leave or do we stay and fight?”

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Board of Trustees votes to increase tuition by three percent in fiscal years 2020 and 2021

By Ayelet Sheffey | March 1

Administrators say cost increase will go toward more financial aid, faculty and staff salaries

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AU commits to investing another $61 million toward diversity and inclusion initiatives

By Sophie Austin | February 21

One-year progress report lists accomplishments of Inclusive Excellence plan

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D.C. judge denies AU’s request for retrial in professor’s age discrimination case

By Julia Gagnon | February 18

University had previously been ordered to pay former SIS instructor over $1.3 million

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In press call, Burwell discusses how AU is addressing students’ mental health challenges

By Julia Gagnon | February 12

AU president argues that employers need to prepare support networks for graduates

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In review of yearbooks, American University officials uncover fifteen photos ‘of concern’

By Haley Samsel | February 11

Eagle analysis of old issues found at least four photos of people in blackface

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Man wearing Confederate hoodie in TDR wasn't AU student, university says

By Haley Samsel | February 5

Fanta Aw: Episode highlights tension between freedom of speech and inclusion

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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