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Administration and Local News

Rev. Mark Schaefer hired as permanent University chaplain

By Isabella Le bon · Monday, Oct. 10, 2016

Schaefer replaced Rev. Joe Eldridge as interim University chaplain in June

Kerwin speaks on the current campus climate

By Kate Magill · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016

University President Neil Kerwin said he wants to reassure the community of administrators’ commitment to ensuring all students feel safe and included, a week after news of racist attacks against black female students on campus first surfaced.

Red Line shuttle route changes

By Alec Schemmel/THE EAGLE · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016

The bus line now travels through main campus instead of directly to Spring Valley

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Former Washington College of Law building renovated and repurposed

By Zoe Morgan | September 20

Undergrads taking classes in Spring Valley building in the meantime

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University gifted Airlie Center in Virginia

By Arielle Weg | September 14

Historic site will be used by the University for academic initiatives

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Police give all clear this afternoon after reports of hand grenade in Fort Reno park

By Alix Mammina | September 6

911 call reported a hand grenade near Wilson High School

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Firing of Aramark worker sparks social media uproar

By Theresa Maher and Ivy Kaplan | September 5

Ana Ebanks claims she was fired because she missed 40 minutes of work

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University updates students on Title IX initiatives

By Courtney Rozen | August 31

AU makes new strides in sexual assault prevention, but some say school still has long way to go

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University budget process set to begin this month

By Courtney Rozen and Ivy Kaplan | August 29

It’s a budget year at AU-- what does that mean?

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AU ends four season partnership with Nationals

By Katherine Saltzman | August 25

University did not renew contract in an effort to reduce spending

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Nightlife safety zones created due to Metro closures

By DeLancey Lane | August 24

MPD to provide safe areas for D.C. residents finding alternative transportation during SafeTrack

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How to handle SafeTrack

By Theresa Maher | July 26

A breakdown of when Metro closures and delays are occurring and where

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Search continues for AU’s next president

By DeLancey Lane | July 20

More faculty input to be accepted, but role of students in the process remains undefined

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University responds to Title IX complaint

By Ellie Hartleb | June 27

Administration says it is developing new programs to help sexual assault survivors

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BREAKING: Car fire in Katzen garage

By Kate Magill | June 9

The parking garage underneath Katzen Arts Center is closed this morning following a vehicle fire. The fire occurred around 9 a.m.

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Trump speaks at Memorial Day D.C. rally

By Zach Ewell | May 31

Thousands of biking veterans from all across the nation met up in the District on Sunday and circled the National Mall for the 28th Rolling Thunder Run.

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Student Evaluations of Teaching shift to online

By Ivy Kaplan | May 24

Online format proves more convenient, but results in lower response rates

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Kerwin announces full scholarships for dependents of contracted workers

By Courtney Rozen | May 15

Scholarships to begin in fall 2017, but details of plan still to be finalized

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AU plans to house students at Wesley Theological Seminary

By Cuneyt Dil and Courtney Rozen | April 25

The arrangement will help the University make up for the delayed construction of East Campus

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University Chaplain Joe Eldridge looks back at 19 years at AU

By Ellie Hartleb | April 25

Eldridge will retire in May after a tenure that included the creation of alternative breaks and many lifelong friendships

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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