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

By Abigail Pritchard · Friday, March 25, 2022

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

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

By Mina Allen · Friday, March 25, 2022

Adjuncts connect with students outside of class about their wages

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

By Abigail Turner · Thursday, March 24, 2022

Tenured faculty address letter to Burwell advocating for union negotiations

News

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

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AU students rally for Ukraine on campus, around DC and abroad

By Gabe Castro-Root and Chloe Baldauf | March 5

AU students rally for Ukraine on campus, around DC and abroad

News

Burwell salary increased by more than 9 percent in 2019, new report says

By Nina Heller | March 2

AU ranks in top 25 percent of private schools for presidential compensation

News

BREAKING: Board of Trustees approves tuition increase by 5 percent each year for the next two years

By Nina Heller | March 1

Financial aid will increase, housing and dining fees to go up

Coronavirus

DC rolls back indoor vaccination and masking requirements, prompting response from University

By Olivia Alafriz | February 25

Students and faculty offer mixed reactions to the district’s decision

Coronavirus

AU will not enforce surveillance testing for community members, officials say

By Olivia Alafriz | February 25

Testing is not the ‘definitive measure’ of University’s COVID-19 response, spokesperson confirms

News

University now distributing authentic KN95 masks, expert says

By Zoe Bell | February 24

New batch were inspected before distribution, AU spokesperson says

News

Center for the study of disability, advocacy and education is in the works in the School of Public Affairs

By Abigail Pritchard | February 24

Community members excited at possibility while the project awaits approval and funding

(Courtesy Barbara L. Salisbury/Mary Cheh's office.)

News

Mary Cheh ends reelection bid as DC Council hopefuls jockey for position

By Gabe Castro-Root | February 22

The Ward 3 Councilmember, who has served since 2007, will no longer seek another term

News

University freezing student accounts for those without boosters as of Monday

By Abigail Pritchard | February 22

Consequences for non-compliant faculty and staff remain unclear

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Circulating photo of Sylvia Burwell unmasked at fundraising event was taken outside, officials confirm

By Zoe Bell | February 21

Social media post sparks student outcry

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Housing and Residence Life raises hourly wage for desk receptionists by $1.50

By Olivia Alafriz | February 15

The change applies only to night shifts and will last one semester

News

DC Representative Norton speaks about DC statehood and COVID-19 at ANC meeting

By Abigail Pritchard | February 10

Norton addressed locals’ concerns and getting Build Back Better passed in the Senate

News

Metrobus resumes full service after month-long route reduction

By Gabe Castro-Root | February 9

As Omicron wave eases, bus drivers are returning to work

News

Ward 3 task force assembles to deliberate district boundaries

By Grace Harman | February 8

Changes to ANC and SMD borders could increase student representation

News

AU’s Sylvia Burwell to travel the country to promote ‘Change Can’t Wait’ campaign

By Weslan Hansen | February 8

Campaign has raised more than half of $500 million goal so far, officials say

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.

Solutions by The State News