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New core curriculum set for 2018-2019 academic year

By Brianna Crummy | March 8

Faculty senate approves revamped general education program

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Straight from print: Inside AU’s Board of Trustees

By Katherine Saltzman and Anna Donohue | March 8

This article originally appeared in The Eagle's Feb. 24, 2017 special edition. Following a year-long search, Chairman of AU’s Board of Trustees Jack Cassell announced in January that former Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell will become AU’s next president.

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Tuition to increase by 4 percent annually for next two years

By Maria Carrasco | March 6

Board of Trustees approves budget for fiscal years 2018, 2019

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Concerns over disappearing data infiltrate AU community

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | March 1

Over the past few weeks under President Donald Trump’s administration, Congress has introduced several bills to scale back efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency, and The White House has restricted communications between scientists and the media.

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Wave of robberies take place near campus

By Katherine Saltzman , Kate Magill and Courtney Rozen | February 27

Two robberies occurred in the area surrounding campus on Friday night and early Saturday morning.

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Kerwin announces plans for years nine and 10 of AU’s strategic plan

By Emily Martin | February 20

University President Neil Kerwin laid out the objectives for years 9 and 10 of the University’s strategic plan in a memorandum on Wednesday.

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Looking into snow day protocols

By Luke Huddon | February 16

Sometimes even an inch of snow can send the District into a frenzy. American University experienced several snow days over the past few years, and despite having none so far this year, AU relies on strict protocol and an extensive plan in preparation of winter flurries. When students hear about the potential for snow, their first thoughts may be whether or not they have a day off from school.

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Kerwin announces support for all students in light of DACA uncertainty

By Nora Turner | February 15

AU will not label itself a sanctuary campus, but will actively oppose President Donald Trump’s immigration ban, according to a memo written by President Neil Kerwin on Friday.

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Student government hosts budget town hall with administrators

By Lydia Calitri | February 12

Students, administration come together to address concerns prior to upcoming budget announcement

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Artist disappointed by University's removal of statue

By Grace Bird | February 2

The artist behind the nine-foot-tall statue of Native American activist and convicted criminal Leonard Peltier said he feels the University’s decision to remove the work from the Katzen Arts Center’s lawn is an affront to freedom of expression. AU unexpectedly removed the piece, by Ricardo Gouveia or “Rigo 23” from Katzen Arts Center Lawn on Jan.

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Students react to incoming President Burwell’s appointment

By Kate Magill | January 30

In her first address to the AU community on Thursday, incoming University president and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell expressed her excitement at building on AU’s progress as an institution.

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AU trustee resigns to join Trump administration

By Maria Carrasco | January 30

AU trustee Gary Cohn resigned from the Board of Trustees on Jan. 25 after accepting a position in President Donald Trump’s cabinet as Director of the National Economic Council, Student Government President Devontae Torriente confirmed during an Undergraduate Senate meeting on Sunday. Cohn, a graduate of AU, also left his post as the president and chief operating officer (COO) for Goldman Sachs upon acceptance of his new position.

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Former HHS Secretary named next AU president

By Haley Samsel and Courtney Rozen | January 26

Sylvia Mathews Burwell, the first woman to hold the position, will assume her responsibilities on June 1

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A foreign perspective

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | January 22

"I'm not here to spark anything," said Australian visitor, Matthew Hopper, referring to President Trump's inauguration on Friday.

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A sea of pink

By Courtney Rozen and Maria Carrasco | January 21

Half a million come to D.C. to protest the new administration

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A day of protests

By Katherine Saltzman , Maria Carrasco and Elisabeth Holmes | January 20

Multiple protests occur during the inauguration of President Donald Trump

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“New is good” at the inaugural parade

By Lydia Calitri | January 20

Initial skepticism did not prevent Dante Bucci from attending festivities

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