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Student organizations call on AU to end all relations with the Metropolitan Police Department

By Sarah Mattalian · Tuesday, June 2, 2020

AU NAACP, BSU and AU Democrats release formal statements

First-generation students looked forward to graduation for years. Then the pandemic hit.

By Kelsey Carolan · Tuesday, June 2, 2020

‘I am paving the way for both of us’

Staff Editorial: The University has institutional power to act.

By The Eagle Editorial Board · Sunday, May 31, 2020

With a nation in crisis, AU must listen to Black activists on and off campus

News

Burwell, AU community address racism and police violence

By Abbie Veitch and Nina Heller | May 31

Recent email calls on AU community to ‘combat racism and foster inclusive excellence’

People stand near the Tenleytown Metro stop in 2014.

News

Businesses in Tenleytown respond to COVID-19

By Sarah Mattalian | May 31

Restaurants change practices and still remain hopeful

Coronavirus

Petition circulating on social media calls for extending academic forgiveness

By Nina Heller | May 30

AU says existing policies won’t change

Ibram X. Kendi, the founding director of the new Anti-Racist Research and Policy Center at AU.

News

Ibram X. Kendi testifies in House hearing on COVID-19’s impact on communities of color

By Ayelet Sheffey | May 28

The SIS professor called on politicians to implement ‘antiracist’ policies

Coronavirus

Burwell projects up to $100 million loss for 2021 fiscal year from pandemic

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | May 26

In weekly message to AU community, Burwell outlines possible adjustments to handle the deficit

News

Customs and Border Protection recruiter unintentionally releases information of 1,300 AU career fair registrants

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | May 21

The agency is investigating the incident, according to a CBP spokesperson

News

How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting vulnerable players in the fashion industry

By Delilah Harvey | May 20

The pandemic leaves small businesses, employees and garment workers without protection and support

News

AU administrators say they will support students following new Title IX rules

By Kelsey Carolan | May 20

The Office of Campus Life said in a webinar Thursday that they were still reviewing the rules

News

AU College Democrats run scholarship for student coronavirus relief

By Emily Walsh | May 19

Scholarship money was provided by a national Democratic program

Guest Columns

Opinion: A letter to the Class of 2020 from a 2020 AU graduate

By Ryan Barto | May 18

Our experience at AU taught us how important it is to speak up, show up and stand out

News

Provost Dan Myers will step down from his position in June

By Ayelet Sheffey | May 18

CAS Dean Peter Starr will serve as acting provost

News

AU students express concerns over new Title IX regulations

By Kelsey Carolan | May 9

A petition urges AU to ‘reject’ the rules and implement ‘survivor-centric’ policies

News

Burwell speaks to C-SPAN about the difficulties of transitioning to an online format

By Georgina DiNardo | May 9

Graduates’ names won’t be read aloud at Saturday’s online commencement, she says

News

Another student sues AU over tuition and fee refunds

By Sophie Austin | May 7

A student filed a similar class-action lawsuit against the University on Friday

News

Student seeks tuition refunds in class-action lawsuit against the University

By Abbie Veitch , Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | May 5

Lawsuit alleges that AU failed to uphold its end of the bargain when classes moved online

Coronavirus

AU will be open in the fall, whether for in-person, online or hybrid classes

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | May 4

University will announce plans in June

News

AU community awaits a fall opening for the Hall of Science

By Grace Newton | May 4

Building remains under construction while students are away

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.

Solutions by The State News