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Map highlighting original affected areas of the water advisory created by D.C. Water and Sewer Authority.

Water advisory lifted from AU campus

By Maria Carrasco · Friday, July 13, 2018

The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority advised D.C. residents to boil their tap water for drinking and cooking as a precaution in certain D.C. areas.

How would AU react in an active shooter situation? AU police outline protocol

By Sophie Austin · Monday, June 25, 2018

AUPD began introducing students to active shooter protocol in 2016

Wellness Center rebranding to Health Promotion and Advocacy Center

By Ayelet Sheffey · Sunday, June 24, 2018

Name change intended to clarify services the center offer

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Senior vice provost Mary Clark appointed interim provost

By Brianna Crummy | May 26

Clark will take over in July following departure of Scott Bass

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Christine BN Chin named dean of SIS

By Maria Carrasco | May 24

Chin has served as interim dean since August

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Burwell: ‘All credible leads have been exhausted’ in May 2017 banana incident investigation

By Haley Samsel and Courtney Rozen | April 27

Announcement comes nearly a year since hate crime rocked American University

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AU achieves carbon neutrality goal two years ahead of schedule

By Julia Gagnon | April 25

University attributes achievement to solar panel farm, campus-wide efforts

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Search committee, timeline announced for selection of next provost

By Anna Donohue | April 24

Committee will begin meeting in May

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AUPD arrest person for unlawful entry, assaulting a police officer Saturday night

By Vincent Salandro and Haley Samsel | April 23

Individual arrested was previously banned from campus

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American University accepts 29 percent of applicants for the class of 2022

By Julia Gagnon | April 20

The acceptance rate stayed steady with last year’s rate

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AU announces commencement speakers for spring 2018

By Julia Gagnon | April 18

Washington Post reporter, Liberian activist among the speakers

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Faculty Senate: Increased attention to diversity ‘need not come at the expense of academic freedom’

By Julia Gagnon | April 13

Statement is latest in series of actions regarding academic freedom

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Burwell inaugurated as president in Bender Arena

By Nazli Togrul | April 12

D.C. mayor, former AU president among guests at ceremony

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A new era: New administrators, increased visibility and inclusion strategy mark Burwell’s first year

By Lydia Calitri | April 12

Next, she’ll craft a five-year vision for the school and fundraising campaign

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Ongoing construction outside McKinley building has end goals: new heating system, Hall of Science

By Emily Lytle | April 11

More disruptions in sidewalks and roadways are expected

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MPD arrests person for hanging anti-Semitic posters near Katzen Arts Center

By Courtney Rozen and Anna Donohue | April 9

Flyers display image of Adolf Hitler, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gun control advocate

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American University student struck by car

By Courtney Rozen and Dilpreet Raju | March 30

Freshman Kenneth Clarke is in critical condition

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Incoming freshmen organize school walkouts protesting gun violence

By Nazli Togrul | March 27

AU admissions said pending applications would not be affected

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Longtime Dean of Students Robert Hradsky leaves AU

By Matt Holt | March 27

Traci Callandrillo of the Counseling Center is serving as interim assistant VP

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Fanta Aw to lead AU diversity efforts as Vice President of Campus Life and Inclusive Excellence

By Haley Samsel | March 19

Aw to hire new staff member to assist on diversity issues

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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