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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 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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DPA budget realignment prompts changes to Applied Music program

By Yuri Perelman | November 24

Duration, eligibility and length of music lessons have changed this semester

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Students gather at Woods-Brown Amphitheater to urge Alger to reject Trump loyalty compact

By Kadie Fishman and Sophia Cooper | November 21

Organizers express concerns over the compact’s restrictions on freedom of speech

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BREAKING: All Anderson Hall residents required to pay $25 vandalism fee

By Ella Altman | November 20

HRL cites repairs to emergency signage and fire safety systems

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Fifteen students relocated after sprinkler floods Letts-Anderson-Centennial Hall complex

By Abigail Hatting and Owen Auston-Babcock | November 16

No fire Sunday night, fire department says

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American University student senate ousts colleague for neglecting duties

By Jake Mittleman | November 10

Class of 2027 Senator Javier Benzan removed from position due to alleged unprofessionalism, lack of effort

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KPU presents Pulitzer Prize winner Caitlin Dickerson for National Immigrants Day

By Cara Halford | November 10

‘I have a real opportunity to address these misconceptions’ 

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