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Concern mounts regarding employment plans in “unpredictable” environment
Two previous suspected cases now have "laboratory confirmation" from D.C. Department of Health
Report also showed high number of liquor-related offenses
Faculty called for emergency action and remediation
After a summer of work, the student-led Zero Waste Club and Zero Waste coordinators in the facilities management department have launched a new compost program aimed at making composting easier for students. Grace Pugh, co-president of the club, said AU had previously lost its composting contract in November 2014 due to high contamination levels, especially in residence halls.
Announcement follows reports of bacterial meningitis, whooping cough earlier this fall
Greek organizations under investigation by Dean of Students Office
Army Corps of Engineers has paused work while investigating chemical exposure incident
American University’s assistant professors earned an average compensation of $104,400 in 2016-17, according to the American Association of University Professors, a nonprofit organization that collects salary data from universities annually.
Freshmen get better access to information, upperclassmen wait to see changes
Just four months into her tenure at AU, University President Sylvia Burwell now has something in common with her predecessor, Neil Kerwin: They’ve both led AU during a racist incident.
In a D.C. courtroom Thursday, Jasper Spires admitted to stabbing and killing American University alumnus Kevin Sutherland on a Metro train on July 4, 2015.
EPA gave AU certification after meeting environmental standards
A 24-hour call center, situation room and camera footage from over 600 security cameras across campus. These are all components of Public Safety’s new building, which sits below the Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building on East Campus.
“I’ve heard a lot of sorries and tears, but no action"
Video shows suspect hanging flier on campus
Meeting to be held in Kay Spiritual Life Center
Flags found on same night as Ibram X. Kendi’s presentation on new Antiracist Research Center
Graduate students see campus resources as ‘something for undergraduates,’ researcher said
As White House phases out DACA program, Burwell will not label AU a ‘sanctuary campus’
