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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

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AU administrators investigating reports of man wearing Confederate flag hoodie in TDR

By Haley Samsel and Abbie Veitch | February 1

University response was a result of students speaking out about incident on social media

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University group shares its findings on AU’s connections to slavery at roundtable

By Abbie Veitch | January 31

Event discussed ideas for memorial, incorporating history into curriculum

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How the Department of Education’s proposed changes to Title IX policy could affect AU

By Brianna Crummy | January 23

University would be required to hold a hearing for all complaints

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In five-year strategic plan, AU lays out its goals of improving faculty research and increasing revenue

By Julia Gagnon | January 15

University plans to spend $23.5 million over next two years on strategic initiatives

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Daniel Myers named AU’s next provost

By Maria Carrasco | December 17

Myers previously served as provost at Marquette University

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Russian operative and recent AU graduate Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy charge

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | December 13

Butina struck a deal with prosecutors that involves her cooperating with the U.S. government

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University sets up fund for students who face financial emergencies

By Ayelet Sheffey | December 11

Process for how students can obtain grants from the fund is still unclear

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AU faces fourth federal investigation into potential Title IX violations

By Haley Samsel | December 10

University remains under investigation for three complaints filed in past three years

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Burwell sparks conversation on mental health at AU with Foreign Affairs essay

By Kelsey Carolan | December 4

“Generation Stress” received criticism from students, but Burwell says discussion will take AU to a "better place"

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American’s dream

By Willard West and Vincenza Belletti | November 30

Are the payoffs from AU’s construction projects worth the costs?

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