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American University dining staff member died on campus Monday night

By Kyle Galvin · Tuesday, April 1, 2025

‘No suspicion of foul play or concern for community safety,’ the University wrote

BREAKING: Matthew Eynon selected as vice president of university advancement

By Luna Jinks · Monday, March 24, 2025

Eynon joins American University from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

BREAKING: U.S. Department of Education to open civil rights investigation into American University

By Cara Halford · Thursday, March 20, 2025

The department will investigate complaints of antisemitism filed by the Brandeis Center, Jewish on Campus

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Department of Education warns AU, 59 other colleges and universities of federal action over alleged antisemitism

By Kyle Galvin | March 14

Education Secretary McMahon condemns ‘antisemitic eruptions’ on campuses

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BREAKING: American University raises tuition by 4 percent for 2025-2026 academic year

By Abigail Turner | March 4

Mandatory fees increasing for first time in 10 years, average financial aid to increase by 12.9 percent

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BREAKING: AU decides against arming AUPD, maintains status quo

By Abigail Hatting , Abigail Turner and Payton Anderson | March 4

Announcement comes after over a year of review

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Princeton Review names AU No. 2 in 2025 Top Green Colleges List

By Kyle Galvin | February 20

Ranking is University’s highest ever — here’s what that means

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BREAKING: Individual wearing ‘ICE’ jacket not a legitimate agent, AU says

By Kathryn Squyres and Maya Cederlund | February 14

AU Police Department working to identify individual

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BREAKING: AU now classified as R1 research institution

By Gabrielle McNamee | February 13

Alger says new status will boost AU’s reputation, create more research opportunities

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Longtime Kogod professor gifts largest individual donation in AU history for School of Education

By Soumya Sahay | February 11

SOE to be renamed after H. Kent Baker and his late wife Linda, in her memory

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President Jonathan Alger delivers first report to Board of Trustees in November meeting

By Kathryn Squyres | February 11

Meeting highlights progress in campus safety review, policy updates, enrollment issues

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BREAKING: New strategic plan to be developed over the next year

By Cara Halford | February 7

Alger’s plan starting in 2026 to focus on community, civic engagement

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BREAKING: AU mobilizes resources to respond to Trump executive orders

By Owen Auston-Babcock | February 6

University working to implement guidance to protect immigrants, research funding and transgender students

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AU President Jonathan Alger named board chair of the American Association of Colleges and Universities

By Kathryn Squyres | January 27

Organization advocates for free expression, academic freedom in higher education

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American University navigates budget shortfall for 2026 budget

By Abigail Turner and Soumya Sahay | December 13

University proposes early retirement packages, housing requirements

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AU Encounters to replace current AUx2 requirement in the spring as University reviews AU Core

By Abigail Turner | December 13

University cuts designated first-year advising, shifting advisors to major-based advising after spring 2025

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$68 Million Short

By Kyle Galvin , Gabrielle McNamee and Soumya Sahay | December 13

Students, faculty uncertain of path forward amid budget shortfall

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BREAKING: Rodney Hopson to serve as interim dean of SOE as University determines school’s future

By Penelope Jennings | December 12

Current senior associate dean will take over for Dean Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy

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Administration grapples with antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus

By Cara Halford | December 12

Students and faculty say University response has fallen short

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Change Can’t Wait campaign ends, efforts to continue initiatives do not

By Kadie Fishman | November 25

Campaign success includes Heydt Scholarship, Kogod Endowment, Student Thriving Complex

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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