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

By Grace Harman · Tuesday, April 19, 2022

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

Student email accounts to move from Gmail to Office 365

By Abigail Pritchard · Monday, April 18, 2022

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

Defamation, discrimination lawsuits against Current and the University dismissed

By Olivia Alafriz · Monday, April 18, 2022

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

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Burwell nominated for election to board of directors of paper product company Kimberly-Clark

By Nina Heller | April 8

If elected, Burwell expected to receive about $290,000 in various annual compensation

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Nebraska Avenue sidewalk will soon expand between AU and Tenleytown

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 6

The project aims to give cyclists and pedestrians enough space to share the sidewalk and stay out of the road

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Spring Valley shuttle bus stop moves locations

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | April 6

Moving from the 48th Street to Massachusetts Avenue, the bus will share the stop with metro buses

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AU students organize climate strike on global climate strike day

By Weslan Hansen | April 1

Sunrise AU brought over 100 protestors to the streets of DC

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DC teachers, students react to wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation amid Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’

By Clare Mulroy and Abigail Pritchard | April 1

‘I think of my prospective classroom as one that’s a safe space for all my students,’ education majors say

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Ward 3 DC Council candidates turn to canvassing as signature collection ends

By Gabe Castro-Root | March 31

AU alum Monika Nemeth ended her bid for the seat, but nine other candidates are competing to replace Cheh

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Lawsuit against AU alleging ‘unfair’ tuition during online learning revived by Court of Appeals

By Abigail Pritchard | March 25

The lawsuit alleges that the University violated an agreement when classes moved online in 2020

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‘I don’t think we should be hiding from our students’: Faculty and staff union members discuss working conditions with classes

By Mina Allen | March 25

Adjuncts connect with students outside of class about their wages

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AU community shows support for adjunct, graduate student and staff unions amid negotiations

By Abigail Turner | March 24

Tenured faculty address letter to Burwell advocating for union negotiations

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Increased minimum wages for tipped workers will appear on ballot in DC for second time

By Grace Harman | March 17

The initiative’s proposer and experts say odds that the initiative will pass are better this time

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University to remove mask mandate next week

By Zoe Bell | March 15

The policy change makes masks optional in classrooms and most campus locations

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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