Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 | Saturday, April 17, 2021
University to hold off on additional furloughs, hiring freeze to remain in place
Some elements of the case will move forward, but breach of contract claims dismissed
Synchronous class meetings to be canceled, University employees to receive paid day off
Three students sued the University during May and June
Leaders continue Kendi’s work and set new plans in motion
Lawsuit states Gianna Wheeler was discriminated against based on her race and mental health condition
Employees making more than $40,000 a year will undergo five-day furlough between November and March
The new Office of Equity and Title IX was launched in August
American University Student Government and the AU Library announced in an email to the student body on Friday that they are teaming up to help students register to vote, check their voter registration and request absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 general election.
The University relaunched its COVID-19 case tracker, which will be updated weekly
Christian Damiana says transportation, involvement are primary goals moving forward
The School of Education began transitioning to new system in 2019
New Title IX rules give more rights to the accused
On-campus housing is canceled and tuition will be reduced by 10 percent
AU spokesperson said the University is working on “appropriate next steps”
@blackatamericanuniversity has created a ripple effect throughout the student body
The announcement follows outcry from students and legal challenges by their universities, including AU
Rule would make students leave the US if they take only online classes
Joseph Kaplan was a ‘consummate mentor’ to students, SPA colleague says
Decision comes after a decade of student outcry
