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Student government calls for transparency in University review of unconfirmed allegations against SIS professor

By Ella Altman | February 17

American University’s Student Government Undergraduate Senate voted to pass Resolution 21-009, advocating for transparency from the administration regarding unconfirmed allegations against School of International Service Professor Earl Anthony Wayne on Feb. 7. Wayne’s name was identified within ...

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Buddhist monks pass through campus during “Walk for Peace”

By Sydney Hemmer | February 17

Nearly two dozen Buddhist monks arrived at American University on Tuesday morning, Feb. 10, marking one of the final stops of their months-long pilgrimage.   According to Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who led the group, the Walk for Peace is rooted in the belief that peace begins within oneself ...

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AUSG votes to provide 21-plus spaces on campus

By Ella Altman | February 16

As the spring election season approaches, American University’s Student Government Undergraduate Senate will present students with the chance to vote on establishing 21-plus spaces on the University’s campus.  AUSG voted to pass Resolution 21-007 and approved a referendum on Saturday, Jan. ...

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Students protest amid unconfirmed allegations found in Epstein files

By Safia Malhotra and Owen Auston-Babcock | February 6

University reviewing claims against SIS professor and former ambassador to Mexico Earl Anthony Wayne

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Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema gives students a glimpse into her political career

By Sela Quiniones | February 2

On Jan. 22, former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat-turned-Independent from Arizona, spoke at American University about her career accolades, political friendships and future ambitions. The event, hosted by the Kennedy Political Union and the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics, included Sinema’s ...

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Meltzer Center unveils Well-Being Corner for all students

By Sela Quiniones | January 30

The shiny new doors of American University’s Meltzer Center, the premier athletic facility on campus, have officially opened.  Located between Reeves Field and Bender Arena, the center opened on Jan. 16 as part of the $500 million investment to the AU Change Can’t Wait campaign. The Meltzer ...

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Community members protest one year of President Trump’s second term

By Yuri Perelman | January 27

A small crowd convened on American University’s quad on Jan. 20 to protest President Donald Trump one year after his second inauguration. The demonstration was one of several Free America walkouts taking place across the country that day and began at 2 p.m. in front of the Mary Graydon Student Center. ...

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Dialogue around new AU Hillel center reveals tension running far deeper

By Rachel Novick | January 27

The American University administration’s establishment of a new, on-campus Hillel center ignited polarizing reactions among AU’s Hillel and an anti-Zionist Jewish student group, spotlighting divisions within the campus’ Jewish community.  AU’s Anti-Zionist Jewish Student Front — named ...

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‘Cooled’ job market puts pressure on AU Career Center as students continue to look for work, internship opportunities

By Jumana Alsaadoon | December 17

Career Center introduces drop-in and small group advising due to increased student need

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Post-grad plans shift amid federal research and government cuts

By Siobhan Stubbe | December 16

As the fall semester comes to a close, some seniors are completing their time at American University and forging ahead into an uncertain future and unprecedented job market. Following the recent government shutdown and federal research cuts, the current job market presents instability and a shift in ...

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What is The Civic Life Initiative?

By Sophia Cooper | December 12

A Deep Dive into President Alger’s vision for AU

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Punks, Riot Grrls, and Mosh Pits, Oh My!

By Adaobi (Myles) Nwatu | December 9

Fans pack Battelle-Tompkins atrium to see performances from indie and punk artists at WVAU’s Capitol Boogie

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Getting to the Core: 100 years of AU curricular change

By Olivia Wood and Sophie Milner-Gorvine | December 8

Faculty provide insight into ongoing changes amidst strategic plan process

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The future of liberal arts

By Cara Halford , Neil Lazurus and Gabrielle McNamee | December 8

From the Newsstands: This article appeared in The Eagle’s December 2025 print edition which can be viewed here.  When she commented on a TikTok video about conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s death on Sept. 10, College of Arts and Sciences professor Mandy Berry did not expect her job to ...

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ÚLTIMA HORA: La Universidad verifica que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas no está en el campus

By Natalie Hausmann | December 3

ICE fue visto en el estacionamiento cerca a Nebraska Hall

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BREAKING: University verifies Immigration and Customs Enforcement were not on campus

By Natalie Hausmann | December 3

ICE seen stationed in neighboring parking lot to Nebraska Hall, agents have since left the area

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The Eagle Centennial Speaker Series brings in AU journalism alumni

By Anaha Prabhakaran | December 1

Political reporters from major outlets speak to students on the power of journalism in the government

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