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Spring 2021 plan leaves students fighting to reinstate spring break

By Gianna Matassa · Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021

AU replaced spring break with “Wellness Week”

AU launches virtual 2021 Martin Luther King Day of Service Challenge

By Daniella Ignacio · Monday, Jan. 18, 2021

Program leader and volunteer with the Center for Community Engagement and Service discuss MLK’s legacy, importance of giving back

Winona LaDuke discusses biodiversity and renewable energy at AUSG Women’s Initiative event

By Jordan Young · Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021

The event was co-sponsored by the American University Office of Sustainability, the AU Women & Politics Institute, Fossil Free AU and the AU Department of Critical Race, Gender and Culture Studies

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After virtual semester, KPU looks ahead

By Nina Heller | December 18

Looking back at a semester of high-profile speakers and successful student engagement

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AUSG encourages students to report professors who require on-camera participation

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | December 6

SG president also urges professors to accommodate international students dealing with time differences

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AU students battle stress amid tense political climate

By Jordan Young | December 3

Counseling center expands services and professors enact more lenient policies in order to help students cope with stress

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AU’s SASA hosts annual Jalwa Show

By Alisha Chhangani | December 2

“Zoom Machale” celebrates South Asian diaspora virtually

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Bob Woodward discusses his reporting process, the media’s influence on politics at KPU event

By Kate Corliss | December 1

School of Communication co-sponsored the event

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Andrea Mitchell announced as commencement speaker for virtual December ceremony

By Sara Winick and Gloria Li | November 20

American University announced Tuesday that journalist Andrea Mitchell will be the commencement speaker for the online graduation ceremony for summer and fall 2020 graduates. Mitchell, NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent and host of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” will be a ...

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Clubs find ways to create community virtually

By Isabella Goodman | November 20

From virtual concerts to lobbying from bedrooms, students stay connected through clubs

Coronavirus

Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

By Rebeka Rafi | November 20

Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

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AU implements a new resource for virtual mental health services

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | November 19

Students can use YOU@American to assess and track their quality of health

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Arab and Muslim studies professor discusses Palestinian human rights at AU event

By Eliza Schloss | November 13

Professor Rabab Abdulhadi encouraged students to pursue activism as "labor of love"

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Women of color leave Greek life after a series of racism allegations

By Fariha Rahman | November 12

Five women of color tell their stories

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AU’s Center for Advocacy and Student Equity announces changes to their policy

By Sarah Mattalian | November 10

During a time of difficulty and confusion among students, CASE has adapted to new online circumstances

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On Election Day, AU community worked at the polls and on campaigns

By Nina Heller | November 9

“I feel like I'm doing a small part of supporting everyone's right to vote and making sure that everyone's voice is heard,” staffer says

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American University community reacts to news of Biden’s victory

By The Eagle News Staff | November 7

“AU students have their work cut out for them.”

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At KPU event, Andrew Yang discusses ‘universal basic income,’ while the election takes a backseat

By Nina Heller | November 6

Kogod School of Business, Asian American Student Union and AU College Democrats cosponsored the event

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Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Bob Woodward to speak at Nov. 12 virtual event

By Dan Papscun | November 5

Moderated by SOC professor Leonard Steinhorn, event will cover the evolution of investigative journalism

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The Eagle Election Night Live Blog

By The Eagle Staff | November 3

Live state updates and professor, student and organization reactions to be posted all night

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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