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AU renews contract with composting facility

By Riddhi Sarkar · Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

After more than a year of sending its compostable waste to landfills, AU will begin composting again this April after renewing its contract with the Prince’s George’s County composting facility in Maryland. The facility suspended its contract with the University in November 2014 after receiving contaminated waste.

AU bookstore adopts textbook price match policy

By Casey Wexler · Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

Students can get a discounted price for their books, but it isn’t an easy process

Karl Rove to speak at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe · Monday, Feb. 1, 2016

The former White House senior advisor will address students on Feb. 16

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Panhellenic sororities see high turnout during annual recruitment weekend

By Theresa Maher | January 22

Four hundred fifty students registered for recruitment

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Bill Nye to speak at AU on Feb. 9

By Kate Magill | January 15

The popular scientist will speak to students in Bender Arena

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#BlackLivesMatter founder speaks at AU

By Theresa Maher | January 14

Patrisse Cullors discussed the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and her experience with racial strife.

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Founder’s Day to be held at National Portrait Gallery

By Kate Magill | January 11

This year’s ball will be held on Feb. 20 and be the largest in AU’s history

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AU Panhellenic Association passes "Events with Recognized Fraternity" policy

By Theresa Maher/THE EAGLE | December 29

Policy mandates that sororities only participate in events with fraternities in 'good standing' with University.

Students celebrate commencement ceremony in Bender Arena on Dec. 16. Photo Credit: Devin Mitchell/THE EAGLE

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AU’s summer and fall graduates celebrated at December commencement

By Riddhi Sarkar | December 16

The University held its first unified ceremony in a decade

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Black Lives Matter co-founder speaking at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | December 14

Patrisse Cullors will speak on Jan. 13 at an event co-hosted by KPU and six minority student organizations

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Kay center celebrated at 50th anniversary celebration

By Katherine Saltzman | November 30

The center was the creation of Jewish businessman Abraham Kay and former AU president and Methodist Hurst Anderson.

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David Trone encourages students to embrace failure and experiment with innovative business ventures at KPU event

By Courtney Rozen | November 24

Total Wine & More founder addressed AU students on Nov. 18 and shared business strategies and personal stories.

Amanda Gould hopes the new program will help continue to spread the word about consent. Gould serves as the SG executive director of sexual assault awareness and prevention.

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SG and PEERS to develop sexual assault prevention training for Greeks

By Theresa Maher | November 23

Four chapters have already started the trainings in a pilot program, and adjustments will be made before they become available to all Greek organizations.