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BREAKING: Glover Gate graffitied with Pro-Palestine messaging

By Kyle Galvin · Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

‘Divest Now,’ ‘Free Palestine’ among signage

BREAKING: Updated Facilities Use, Social Media policies take effect

By Sophie Milner-Gorvine · Friday, Oct. 4, 2024

Policies updated from student, faculty forums and comments

BREAKING: President Alger announces search for Provost and Vice President of Advancement

By Alia Messina · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

Students and staff will be involved in the search process via nominations

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BREAKING: American University ranked at No. 91 in U.S News and World Report 2025 college rankings

By Kyle Galvin and Sophia Cooper | September 24

University rose 14 spots from 2024’s ranking

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AU anuncia el fin de la campaña Change Can’t Wait

By Jack Stashower | September 13

La campaña recaudó más de 500 millones de dólares

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BREAKING: American University continues to review arming AUPD

By Penelope Jennings | September 10

Working group to complete security review by end of semester

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BREAKING: AU announces end of the Change Can’t Wait campaign

By Jack Stashower | September 10

The campaign raised over $500 million

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BREAKING: Updated chalking, tabling and expression policies now in effect

By Payton Anderson | September 4

Social media, facility use draft policies posted for feedback at upcoming forums

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BREAKING: University President Jonathan Alger reverses ban on indoor protesting

By Payton Anderson | August 13

Email announces upcoming student forum for future policy revisions

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BREAKING: University to continue following 2020 Title IX regulations

By Kyle Galvin | August 12

Injunction affects implementation of new Title IX regulations nationwide

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Administration unveils proposed expression policies at forum for staff and faculty

By Gabrielle McNamee | August 9

Proposals include allowing indoor protests with time, place and manner restrictions

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BREAKING: American University enrollment below target for fall semester

By Penelope Jennings | July 19

University continues to address budget shortfall

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Breaking down early action, American University’s newest way to apply

By Kathryn Squyres | July 17

University aims to compete with peer institutions and offer students more decision time

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One year later: What American University has changed since the Supreme Court ended race-conscious admissions

By Kathryn Squyres | July 1

A behind-the-scenes look at undergraduate admissions

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Board of Trustees discuss policies on student organization conduct with administrators at May meeting

By Cara Halford | June 24

The Board also discussed decreased enrollment

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BREAKING: Change Can’t Wait Campaign reaches $500 million goal

By Abigail Hatting | June 18

President Burwell announces completion of largest fundraising goal in AU history

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BREAKING: Child Development Center to close end of August

By Luna Jinks | June 17

Administration cites staffing and enrollment issues, annual deficit

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BREAKING: Staff in Student Affairs, OIT and UCM now represented by staff union

By Luna Jinks | June 17

University reaches tentative contract agreement with union

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Heather Hughes named interim dean for WCL

By Payton Anderson | June 12

Hughes previously served as senior associate dean in the law school

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BREAKING: Army Corps of Engineers discover multiple munitions-related items on campus

By Kyle Galvin | June 4

Nine objects found near Fletcher Gate pose “no known threat to campus”

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