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Title IX complaint filed against AU

By Riddhi Sarkar and Ivy Kaplan · Tuesday, April 4, 2017

The University was notified of a complaint filed in August 2016 with the Department of Education

Teach-in aims to quell fears of deportation under Trump administration

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal · Wednesday, March 29, 2017

The Immigrant Justice Clinic led a teach-in, the “American University Student Forum on Immigration,” with two student attorneys and an AU law professor on March 22 to discuss the rights and possible legal options for noncitizens living in the U.S.

Title IX officer Heather Pratt to leave AU

By Brianna Crummy · Thursday, March 23, 2017

Heather Pratt, AU’s Title IX officer, will leave the University this week following 15 months in her position, The Office of Campus life announced in a memo on March 20.

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SPA dean to step down

By Courtney Rozen | March 10

School of Public Affairs Dean Barbara Romzek will step down from her position, effective July 1, according to a memo released by Provost Scott Bass on Thursday. Romzek will transition to professor in the SPA Department of Public Administration and Policy.

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Senator Russ Feingold discusses government legitimacy at dean’s discussion

By Maxim Zaino | March 10

Feingold to be SIS Distinguished Executive in Residence this semester

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Ambassador Susan Rice joins School of International Service

By Brianna Crummy | March 10

Rice to serve as distinguished visiting research fellow

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Unarmed carjacking in Tenleytown latest in a string of crime

By Ellie Hartleb | March 9

A pizza delivery man was the victim of an unarmed carjacking outside of Domino’s Pizza in Tenleytown Thursday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

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Dr. Fanta Aw named interim Vice President of Campus Life

By Anna Donohue | March 9

President Neil Kerwin announced in an email sent to the campus community Wednesday morning that Dr. Fanta Aw, Assistant Vice President of Campus Life, will be the interim vice president of Campus Life effective April 1, 2017.

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Posters targeting women found on campus on International Women’s Day

By Maria Carrasco | March 9

Posters that “denigrate” and “target” women were posted in several buildings on campus late Tuesday night, the eve of International Women’s Day, AU police said.

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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.

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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