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American University names David Marchick as new dean of Kogod School of Business

By Ben Johansen · Monday, July 18, 2022

Marchick will assume the position August 15

Progressives and incumbents triumph in DC primary elections

By Olivia Alafriz · Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Bowser expected to win third term, newcomer Frumin to represent Ward 3

Office of Campus Life lays out updates to COVID-19 health and safety protocols

By Ben Johansen · Thursday, June 30, 2022

Masks remain optional, antigen test distribution to continue during rest of summer

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DC shows support for abortion rights after Supreme Court decision

By Nina Heller and Olivia Alafriz | June 28

‘I’m here in rage’

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DC community rallies at March for Our Lives event

By Ben Johansen | June 22

Gun control activists and politicians spoke out against recent shootings and gun violence

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AUPD takes pledge to increase female representation in law enforcement

By Olivia Alafriz | June 8

36 percent of the department’s officers are female, triple the national level

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American University chooses scholar and public health expert Shannon Hader as next dean of SIS

By Ben Johansen | May 26

Hader will take over on July 1

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University updates COVID-19 policies for summer 2022

By Sarah Mattalian | May 24

Changes include a mask-optional policy on campus and an update to testing format

Coronavirus

BREAKING: East Campus COVID-19 testing site to temporarily relocate to Mary Graydon Center Monday

By Zoe Bell | April 26

Testing site will be permanently relocated to Beeghly Building, anticipated May 16

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University’s commencement speakers feature WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and prominent public figures such as Symone Sanders and Gina McCarthy

By Olivia Alafriz | April 20

AU will hold seven ceremonies across two weekends, including one for 2020 and 2021 graduates

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AU to move to Tenleytown-centered ANC and get second commissioner in Ward 3 redistricting

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 20

Under a new proposal by the Ward 3 ANC Redistricting Task Force, campus will be divided into two single-member districts

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Faculty, students reflect on SPA ranking tenth among public affairs graduate programs

By Grace Harman | April 19

SPA Dean is ‘enormously proud’ and credits an exceptionally engaged faculty

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Student email accounts to move from Gmail to Office 365

By Abigail Pritchard | April 18

Shift comes in response to an error found in the Gmail system

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Defamation, discrimination lawsuits against Current and the University dismissed

By Olivia Alafriz | April 18

Plaintiff intends to appeal the ruling

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American University releases budget plan for fiscal years 2023 and 2024

By Mina Allen | April 14

Plan includes focuses on increased financial aid, compensation and new faculty and staff hires

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In transit-focused forum, Ward 3 DC Council hopefuls vow to focus on safety and expand public transportation access

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 14

Candidates largely agreed that significant transportation changes are needed as soon as possible

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American University switches health insurance provider as rates increase

By Maya Cederlund | April 13

The switch follows significant rate hikes by previous provider

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Adjuncts, graduate student workers and staff protest ‘Change Can’t Wait’ event at the Kennedy Center

By Abigail Pritchard | April 13

Union workers continue contract negotiations in the wake of the fundraising event

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University mishandled multiple disability accommodations, students allege

By Alisha Chhangani | April 12

‘It felt like I was being dismissed’

Coronavirus

BREAKING: American University to reinstate indoor mask mandate in all campus buildings Tuesday

By Zoe Bell | April 11

Officials cite increase in levels of COVID-19 transmission in DC region in decision

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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