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

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy · Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018

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

University sets up fund for students who face financial emergencies

By Ayelet Sheffey · Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

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

AU faces fourth federal investigation into potential Title IX violations

By Haley Samsel · Monday, Dec. 10, 2018

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

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President’s diversity council adds student advisory board this fall

By Kelsey Carolan | October 28

Fifteen students will provide council with “pulse of the community”

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American University found responsible for age discrimination in former professor’s tenure case

By Julia Gagnon | October 24

Loubna Skalli-Hanna was awarded over $1.3 million in damages

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AU says it’s already making progress on ‘Inclusive Excellence’

By Anna Donohue | October 16

In interview, administrator says university has been focused on training, improving campus climate

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How AU students and local restaurateurs feel about the overturned Initiative 77

By Will Schick | October 15

D.C. Council repealed initiative that would have raised minimum wage for servers who rely on tips

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AU plays host to “Thinking Trans // Trans Thinking” conference

By Kelsey Carolan | October 15

Conference, co-organized by AU professor, focused on exploring trans philosophy

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Search continues for AU’s next provost

By Kelsey Carolan | October 10

Committee has narrowed down candidates to four

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American University facing subpoena from accused Russian agent Maria Butina

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | September 28

Former classmates are fighting Butina's request for class rosters

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Burwell and Corker talk bipartisanship, midterm elections at Sine Institute launch

By Maria Carrasco | September 27

Corker: "Both parties are pretty bankrupt"

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University announces new institute focused on creating bipartisan policy solutions

By Maria Carrasco | September 24

The Sine Institute of Policy and Politics will officially launch Tuesday with Newseum event

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University prepares for Hurricane Florence as D.C. mayor declares state of emergency

By Haley Samsel | September 11

Storm is currently forecasted to hit East Coast on Thursday

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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