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

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

By Ayelet Sheffey · Thursday, May 28, 2020

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

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

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun · Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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

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

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan · Thursday, May 21, 2020

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

News

How student groups used style to support primary presidential candidates

By Lizzy Tarallo | May 3

Before Biden was the presumptive nominee, students sported campaign pins and t-shirts

Silver Screen

Coronavirus has caused international upheaval in the film industry

By Kelly McDonnell | May 2

Box offices stand to lose almost $33 million every day that theaters remain closed

News

SOC junior turns his hobbies into a clothing brand

By Stephanie Mirah | May 1

Gabe Hultberg gets inspiration from his grandmother

Opinion

Satire: Professor actually conducts class competently online

By Owen Boice | April 30

Students are not the only ones struggling to adapt to remote instruction

Coronavirus

New restrictions change how District farmers markets can operate

April 30

Markets have limited vendors and stopped food sampling

Mary Clark served as interim provost in 2018.

News

Deputy Provost Mary Clark leaves position after 18 years at AU

By Abbie Veitch | April 29

Clark is set to become the provost at the University of Denver

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