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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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AU Dem takes in Trump inauguration

By Deanna Mudry and Jenny Evans | January 20

Standing in a sparse crowd of red “Make America Great Again” ballcaps was School of Public Affairs freshman Anthony Kuykendall, the AU College Democrats deputy chief of staff.

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AU requires new residence hall registration process for inauguration weekend

By Shannon Scovel | January 20

In response to the high number of tourists and visitors traveling to Washington this weekend for the presidential inauguration, AU Housing and Dining has mandated a new guest registration and visitor policy for on-campus residence halls.

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Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson to retire

By Katherine Saltzman | January 20

Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson will retire on March 31 following 20 years of service at AU, President Neil Kerwin announced in a memo to the campus community on Tuesday. Hanson, a leading administrator at AU, will retire a few months before Kerwin steps down as the University president in May.

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Two armed robberies occur near campus

By Anna Donohue | January 19

Armed men robbed at least two people in two separate incidents near campus Monday night. At least one of the victims was an AU student.

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Preview: Inauguration weekend events

By Maria Carrasco | January 17

With the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump on Friday, there are multiple events students can go to across campus and D.C.

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Straight from print: New “damp” campus policy goes into effect

By Ivy Kaplan | January 10

This article originally appeared in The Eagle’s December 9 special edition. For many AU students over the age of 21, not being able to consume alcohol on campus may have been a turnoff from living in a residence hall.

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By Haley Samsel | January 3

Scott O’Beirne’s return has prompted plans for a protest calling for his termination

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Kerwin signs letters committing to protect undocumented students

By KATHERINE SALTZMAN/ THE EAGLE | December 7

President Kerwin has signed onto three statements circulating among university leaders across the country, committing to protecting undocumented students under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and urging President-elect Trump to take a more forceful stance against hate, harassment and violence.

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Dunkin' Donuts to open Tenleytown location

By Emaan Khan | December 6

*Correction appendedDunkin’ Donuts is set to open a new location in the space formerly occupied by Bloo Moo Yogurt in Tenleytown in early 2017. Construction at the location has begun and will continue leading up to the opening, according to Leigh Catherine Miles, the executive director of Tenleytown ...

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AU trustee’s meeting with Trump sparks calls for resignation

By Haley Samsel | December 4

Gary Cohn’s meeting with the president-elect prompted Wednesday protest

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