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Town halls held with candidates for Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies

By Deanna Mudry , Brooke Evans and Patrick Haggerty · Saturday, March 26, 2016

The position is currently held by Associate Professor Virginia Stallings

University, Student Government respond to new Title IX complaint

By Casey Wexler · Friday, March 25, 2016

Administration says confidentiality agreement does not prevent victims from discussing their allegations with others.

Aramark employee allowed to return to campus

By Brooke Evans · Monday, March 7, 2016

Josselyn Ebanks, who was removed from campus by Public Safety on Jan. 28, is now allowed back on campus.

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Policy changes at the Berkshire Apartments catch AU off-guard

By Jillian O'Donohoe and JILLIAN O'DONOHOE / THE EAGLE | March 4

The building's management informed residents via email of changes in the building’s roommate release program and allegations that three AU students will be expelled for marijuana possession

Photo illustration of AU on the Title IX list. Photo illustration by Chloe Johnson.

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AU welcomes full-time Title IX Coordinator

By Theresa Maher | February 26

Title IX job is no longer lumped under the role of the Dean of Students

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Former AU professor passes away

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 21

Charles Bartfeld passed away on Feb. 18

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New professor evaluations will begin this spring

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 21

An online system will be used instead of scantrons

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivers keynote at unveiling of new Washington College of Law

By David Lim | February 15

The Supreme Court Justice was one of several speakers at the official opening of the school’s new Tenley campus

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East Campus: ready in time?

By Courtney Rozen | February 12

Construction delays could lead to student housing headaches

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Spring Valley Building to house some academic programs

By Ellie Hartleb | February 11

The building is set to open in fall 2016, and the red route shuttle will continue to run

TO TENLEY - Students board the AU shuttle at the North side stop to Tenleytown. The shuttle drivers are currently attempting to unionize.

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University reinstates limited red route shuttle service

By David Lim | January 22

Administration responds to student discontent over sudden end to route

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BREAKING: Stabbing near Tenleytown AU shuttle stop

By Theresa Maher | January 20

Juvenile male stabbed at 3:27 pm

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Students, faculty discussed ideas for new general education curriculum at a town hall Wednesday

By Ellie Hartleb | January 15

The General Education Task Force co-chairs discussed plans to recreate AU’s general education program via a new core curriculum that will emphasize capitalizing on the college experience, bringing discussions on diversity to the classroom and renewing the focus on learning outcomes at a student town hall on Jan.

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Hoverboards temporarily banned on campus

By Austin Sternlicht | January 15

Due to several reports of accidents and explosions, the popular Christmas toy has been banned until further notice

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AU ends relationship with Soapy Joe’s over poor customer service

By Jillian O'Donohoe | January 12

HDP ends relationship with the laundry service after months of student complaints

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Tenleytown Whole Foods evacuated due to bomb threat

By Kate Magill | January 11

The store was evacuated due to a suspicious package call

AU President Neil Kerwin sat down with The Eagle to discuss issues of race on campus. Kerwin published an op-ed in the paper on Nov. 4, pledging to hold discussions on inclusion.

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Students of color frustrated with campus climate

By Riddhi Sarkar | December 28

Students say racist social media posts and posters on campus have created a culture of exclusion.

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AU takes months to pay students for canceling housing

By Ellie Hartleb | December 26

Students left waiting for over a month for $500 refunds

Illustration by Claire Holmberg. Photos by Bryan Park and from the University library archives.

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Contracting complications

By Katherine Saltzman and Cuneyt Dil | December 4

An Eagle investigation shows a history of mixed signals between dining contractors, workers and the unions that represent those workers. Now, many workers who have passed retirement age don’t have enough money to support themselves.

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Renovation to MGC first floor to be completed fall 2016

By Mitra Ghadjar | December 1

The University plans to add gaming consoles, Argo Tea and new furniture to the first floor of MGC,

Solutions by The State News