Administration and Local News

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American University’s Community Working Group on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment and Violence holds their final meeting

By Tyler Davis | May 2

Final recommendations are expected to be submitted to President Burwell within the next month

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‘Myrna on Main Street’ web series aims to increase engagement in local businesses

By Ellie White | May 1

The series helps independent Tenleytown businesses struggling from the pandemic 

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American University’s acceptance rate nearly doubles for the Class of 2025

By Kathryn Squyres | May 1

A deeper look at AU’s admissions

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When it comes to faculty diversity, students and faculty say AU has more work to do

By Mariana Trujillo and Katie Mass | May 1

As AU measures ‘Inclusive Excellence’ progress, students find representation falls short in the classroom

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AU ANC commissioners bring student voices to DC politics

By Abigail Hatting | May 1

“I’m young. I’m still a college student. But I do feel like I can at least try to make an impact in the community.”

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Student organization frustrated as budget requests are denied

By Tyler Davis | April 28

Issues with CSI communication leave students feeling helpless about funding requests 

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BREAKING: AUPD opens investigation into suspicious activity in Kerwin Hall

By Owen Auston-Babcock | April 27

The University is encouraging anyone with information to contact AUPD

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Another reason an on-campus ANC race tied 1-1? Incorrect ballots

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 27

Several AU students were accidentally given ballots for the wrong neighborhood commission seat in the November election

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Non-citizens will be able to vote in DC starting next year

By Abigail Hatting | April 26

A bill finalized last month will allow all permanent residents, including undocumented immigrants, to vote in the city’s municipal elections

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AU Kitchen workers demand higher wages with UNITE HERE local union

By Abigail Hatting | April 25

Compass workers across DC are organizing to negotiate new contracts with higher wages

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Students and advocates aren’t satisfied as University’s Community Working Group on sexual violence nears final recommendations

By Walker Whalen | April 25

Outside organizations levy criticism, students claim they are mistreated at meetings

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Two Supreme Court cases may threaten current admissions policies at American University

By Kathryn Squyres | April 24

‘Advancing diversity in college admissions’ panel explores the legal and political history that led to this moment 

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Investigation opened into Tenleytown building collapse

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 21

The Department of Buildings is working to determine why the wall of an under-construction building gave out

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With a rise in metro crime, AU students reflect on their transportation

By Samantha Skolnick | April 20

Life after WMATA derailment

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AU COVID-19 isolation policy forces students to improvise

By Kathryn Squyres | April 18

Students say issues with University communication led them to rely on friends or RAs for support

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When it comes to faculty diversity, students and faculty say AU isn’t living up to its promises

By Mariana Trujillo and Katie Mass | April 17

As AU measures ‘Inclusive Excellence’ progress, students find representation falls short in the classroom 

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University’s commencement speakers to include Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis

By Nina Heller | April 13

This year’s ceremonies mark the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's commencement address

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