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Public Safety opens brand-new facility on East Campus

By Lydia Calitri · Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017

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.

American University students and administration speak out at town hall addressing Confederate flag posters

By Haley Samsel , Jonathan Bergman , Lydia Calitri and Kimberly Cataudella · Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017

“I’ve heard a lot of sorries and tears, but no action"

Public Safety released a photo and video of a person suspected of hanging Confederate flag fliers on campus Tuesday night.

American University police release videos and photos of suspect for hanging Confederate flag fliers

By Jack Stringer , Emily Martin and Abbie Veitch · Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017

Video shows suspect hanging flier on campus

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President Burwell to lead town hall Wednesday after Confederate flags hung at American University

By Courtney Rozen | September 27

Meeting to be held in Kay Spiritual Life Center

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Confederate flag fliers found hanging in four American University buildings

By The Eagle Staff | September 27

Flags found on same night as Ibram X. Kendi’s presentation on new Antiracist Research Center

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Survey: Nearly 30 percent of AU’s grad students say they’ve had an unwanted sexual experience

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | September 12

Graduate students see campus resources as ‘something for undergraduates,’ researcher said

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‘Every legal means’: Burwell reiterates University’s support for DACA, undocumented students

By Brianna Crummy | September 6

As White House phases out DACA program, Burwell will not label AU a ‘sanctuary campus’

Interim Vice President of Campus Life Fanta Aw speaks at a University town hall on May 2, 2017 about the May 1 hate crime.

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Fanta Aw named vice president of campus life

By Emily Martin | August 31

Aw will transition from interim vice president on Sept. 1

Students marching on campus in 2014 calling for the AU administration to take action against the disbanded fraternity, Epsilon Iota.

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University disciplines 19 Epsilon Iota members for conduct violations

By Matt Holt and Haley Samsel | August 28

18 students were dismissed, one member faces disciplinary probation

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The 'obvious' questions about navigating AU, answered

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | August 23

As an incoming freshman, find your way around AU’s campus and figuring out how to pay for meals can leave you with a lot of questions.

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Awaiting tenure appeal, SOC professor Carolyn Brown leaves AU

By Brianna Crummy | August 22

Carolyn Brown will teach at the University of North Texas this fall

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The Eagle’s guide to campus resources

By Anna Donohue | August 21

Offices, buildings and staff members all Eagles should know

Nic Sakurai, an AU alum and adjunct professor, is pictured at the Department of Motor Vehicles as they register for their license on June 27.

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AU alum and professor first to receive gender-neutral driver’s license

By Nazli Togrul | August 5

D.C. policy will help nonbinary individuals “feel more comfortable,” AU advocates say

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Metro increases fares, alters service on rails and buses

By Ben Foster | July 13

Late night bus service to increase, rail service to decrease

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University President Sylvia Burwell kicks off tenure with listening tour

By Ellie Hartleb | July 7

Burwell faces tricky task of balancing competing priorities of campus groups

James Goldgeier will step down as dean of the School of International Service this August.

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SIS dean to step down in August

By Emaan Khan | July 7

James Goldgeier took over in 2011

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Ward Circle Building now named Kerwin Hall

By Haley Samsel | June 27

Board of Trustees announced the name change last month

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School of Public Affairs curriculum to undergo major changes by fall 2017

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | June 26

Three degree programs in SPA will respond to revamped core curriculum requirements and student demand to double major

Interim Vice President of Campus Life Fanta Aw testifies in front of a Senate Judiciary Committee as a part of the "Free Speech 101: The Assault on the First Amendment on College Campuses” hearing Tuesday.

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Fanta Aw testifies at Senate hearing on campus free speech

By Haley Samsel | June 22

University official says free speech ‘comes with responsibility and accountability’

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Fanta Aw to testify in front of Senate committee Tuesday

By Haley Samsel | June 19

University official to deliver viewpoint on campus free speech

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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