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Administration and Local News

AU Alumna finds new ways to educate DC students with Raising A Village

By Phillip Kulubya · Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023

Jalessa Hall’s nonprofit organization provides effective K-12 tutoring with help from AU students

World Culture Festival comes to National Mall for three-day celebration of diversity and unity

By Ava Agostinelli and Sanya Bathia · Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023

Festival chooses U.S. capital as host location for the first time, drawing thousands of attendees

DC said goodbye to its giant pandas at National Zoo’s ‘Panda Palooza’

By Nicole Flanagan · Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023

Pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo are heading back to China in December

Investigation

Blue light tower malfunctions contribute to a ‘false sense of security’

By Izzy Fantini and Owen Auston-Babcock | October 11

Eagle investigation shows that multiple blue light towers have been malfunctioning for over a month

News

BREAKING: Burwell announces administrative promotions, retirements

By Jordan Young | October 10

Seth Grossman to become vice president and chief administrative officer

News

University releases budget report for 2023-24 fiscal year with $30M projected shortfall

By Abigail Hatting | October 6

$1.74 billion budget approved by the Board of Trustees

News

New referendum aims to grant voting power to Board of Trustees’ student representative

By Anna Peed | October 5

An unprecedented change to the Board position may be imminent

News

AU LEA celebra la cultura hispana en Fiesta DC

By Aline Behar Kado | October 5

Los miembros de LEA asistieron a Fiesta DC con banderas, orgullo y mucha emoción

News

BREAKING: University considers arming AUPD

By Penelope Jennings | October 4

Morgan State shooting prompts question

News

The Square and the two spoon theory

By Samantha Skolnick | October 4

D.C.’s newest food hall opened downtown on Sep. 5

News

Students scrambled to find COVID-19 tests as vending machines were out of service, one for nearly two weeks

By Ella Rousseau , Kathryn Squyres and Owen Auston-Babcock | September 15

AU most recently restocked the machines with new tests on Sept. 11

News

What’s new with dining at AU?

By Kathryn Squyres | September 11

An overview of new dining options and the decisions behind them

News

As her presidency comes to a close, Sylvia Burwell reflects on her time at the University

By Abigail Pritchard | September 1

Burwell reflects on promoting students’ mental health in her time at AU

News

BREAKING: Burwell to step down as University president at the end of coming year

By Abigail Pritchard | August 8

Burwell announced Tuesday that her seventh year as president will be her last

News

American University to end race-conscious admissions post Supreme Court ruling

By Kathryn Squyres | July 18

The AU community analyzes the court’s decision

News

AU dining workers win new contract after months of negotiations

By Abigail Hatting | July 12

New contract includes $20 minimum wage, free healthcare and paid parental leave

News

The Board of Trustees meet for the last time in the 2022-23 school year

By Samantha Skolnick | July 6

New chair and vice chair named

News

New Capital Jewish Museum aims to give a full picture of Jewish life in DC

By Owen Auston-Babcock | June 20

‘Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg’ exhibit visiting until Nov. 30

News

DC Peace Team board member says unarmed police forces are “highly effective,” as conflicting student opinions linger

By Francine Worsoff | June 9

Experts share insights into why unarmed civilian protection, conflict mediation and relationship building can prevent gun violence in the U.S. amid rising shooting rates

News

Peter Starr to step down as University provost

By Tyler Davis | June 7

Vicky Wilkins will serve as acting provost in interim

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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