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

By Sophie Austin · Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019

One-year progress report lists accomplishments of Inclusive Excellence plan

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

By Julia Gagnon · Monday, Feb. 18, 2019

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

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

By Julia Gagnon · Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

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

Working Group on Influence of Slavery Event

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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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Bowser, incumbent city council members win re-election

By Kelsey Carolan | November 7

Mary Cheh, the AU area's longtime representative, earns 74 percent of the vote

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Butina’s lawyers given go-ahead to subpoena for student records

By Brianna Crummy | November 5

New subpoena expected to be issued in mid-November

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Aramark worker’s controversial removal from AU position sparks calls for reinstatement

By Dan Papscun | November 5

Anthony Randolph worked at university for 17 years before he was released in September

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With Care Network, students, faculty can alert university to troubling behavior

By Emily Seymour | November 2

Some students say reporting process could be improved

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AU sees improvements in diverse faculty hires

By Emily Lytle | October 31

Some students say diversity efforts won’t come fast enough to impact them

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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