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Founders' Day 2013 at the American History Museum

Snowe calls for bipartisan Senate

Former Sen. Olympia Snowe spoke at the University Club on Feb. 25 for the first time since leaving office. Much of her speech was focused on the divisions in Congress today and the dangers of uncertainty in legislature.

Board of Trustees chair's "focus is on growing the endowment"

Board of Trustees Chairman Jeff Sine warned in a townhall Feb. 21 that social issues can distract from the University's focus on growing its endowment. "We are not stock pickers," the Chair of the Board of Trustees Jeff Sine said at the meeting. "Our focus is on growing the endowment." "We do not ...

Students dance among American history at Founders' Day Ball

Over 1100 AU students attended this year's Founders' Day Ball, which celebrated the 120th anniversary of the founding of American University.

Eagle Rants: Feb. 26, 2013

Here are your Eagle Rants for Feb. 26. Happy National Pistachio Day!

Eagles promote Anabel Jimenez to head women's soccer coach

The Eagles have a new women

Phillips Collection offers comprehensive look at leaders of abstract expressionism

By curating an entire exhibit of abstract expressionist painting, the Phillips has opened the door to a whole new level of understanding this movement and its individual titans.

Eagle Rants: Feb. 25, 2013

Here are your Eagle Rants for Feb. 25. Happy National Chili Day!

Quick Take: What are the implications of President Obama's plans to increase the minimum wage?

What economic and social implications would this have for the working people of the U.S.? Why should AU students be concerned with this change?

Adjunct professor selected for Google Journalism Fellowship

Jan Boyles, a professor in the School of Communication, was one of seven winners chosen from more than 2,300 applicants.

Tuition will increase 2.95 percent next year

The Board of Trustees approved AU's budget for the next two years, raising tuition and financial aid as well as investing less in AU's long-term fund.

Eagle Rants: Feb. 24, 2013

Here are your Eagle Rants for Feb. 24. Happy National Tortilla Chip Day!

Hot shooting Black Knights beat mens basketball, sweep season series

The Eagles could not secure a win on Senior Day as AU dropped its second straight game in a 72-58 loss to Army.

Eagle Rants: Feb. 21-23, 2013

Editor's Note: I apologize severely for forgetting to post Eagle Rants. I deserve all the Eagle Rant hatred for this heinous crime. I'm setting a daily reminder on my phone as we speak. •@the creepy RA ranter... Throw us a bone, what floor? Please??? •@girl who likes the older guy: I know ...

AU students perform at Ford's Theatre for anniversary of 'Our Town'

Ford’s Theatre teamed up with AU, Howard University and Georgetown University to stage three of Wilder’s works.

Linda Nyakundi

“Henry V” captures bloody encounters, love, a bit of humor

Before the production of “Henry V” starts, Richard Sheridan Willis, who plays the semi-omnipotent chorus throughout the play, sits listening to the sounds of the audience filing into their seats. He soon rises and addresses the audience, hands tied and condemned to death, stating that the events ...