Campus Life

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Student government shakeup: What’s next for the organization

By Kelsey Cartelli and Sarah Mattalian | July 23

Internal and student body elections will select replacements for the president, speaker

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AU students denounce Trump administration’s decision to reverse transgender health protections

By Sarah Mattalian | July 19

Student Health Center discusses impacts on LGBTQ community at AU

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Students leave social Greek life following allegations of racism, sexual assault

By Fariha Rahman and Nina Heller | July 13

Entire fraternity chapter disaffiliates after students put pressure on Greek life

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University’s fall plan leaves students scrambling for housing

By Nina Heller | July 12

Many are concerned about housing security

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School of Education holds virtual conference about uplifting women through antiracist teaching

By Sarah Mattalian | July 9

The Summer Institute on Education, Equity and Justice hosts a series of webinars on education inequity

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AU College Democrats’ leaders resign following complaints over lack of diversity, inclusivity

By Ayelet Sheffey | July 6

Group should heal harm done to Black community, AU BSU says

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Following concerns about handling of sexual misconduct allegations, AU responds

By Kelsey Carolan | June 29

Students put pressure on Greek life to take action

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At virtual Black Lives Matter rally, alumni share thoughts and experiences with racism and activism

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 29

Rally was designed to be accessible for those who couldn’t protest in-person

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BREAKING: AUSG President Nikola Jok resigns, citing mental health concerns and allegations against fraternity

By Dan Papscun and Sarah Mattalian | June 27

Announcement comes less than a month into Jok’s term

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Coronavirus

Students consider taking fall semester off as they await American University’s decision

By Sophia Solano and Amelia Reuben | June 11

Some worry about increased risks, others are concerned about challenges online classes could present

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TDR staff member dies at 32, after 15 years at American University

By Kelsey Carolan | June 9

Anthony Johnson remembered as passionate and kind by co-workers and family

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American University alumni will join students for virtual Black Lives Matter rally

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 9

Speakers hope to expand University’s role in addressing racism and providing a safer space for Black students

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At a virtual service, AU chaplain mourns deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 9

‘We despair of the violence done by white privilege and racism,’ Oskvig said

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Coronavirus

Petition circulating on social media calls for extending academic forgiveness

By Nina Heller | May 30

AU says existing policies won’t change

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AU College Democrats run scholarship for student coronavirus relief

By Emily Walsh | May 19

Scholarship money was provided by a national Democratic program

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AU community awaits a fall opening for the Hall of Science

By Grace Newton | May 4

Building remains under construction while students are away

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Coronavirus

Despite professors’ best efforts, students struggle with online classes

By Dan Papscun | April 24

Lack of motivation, connection and community makes participation difficult 

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