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BREAKING: American University enrollment below target for fall semester

By Penelope Jennings · Friday, July 19, 2024

University continues to address budget shortfall

Advice: The light that peeks through the imposter syndrome struggle

By Sara Shibata · Thursday, July 18, 2024

Overcoming personality imposter syndrome is going through it, not around it

Breaking down early action, American University’s newest way to apply

By Kathryn Squyres · Wednesday, July 17, 2024

University aims to compete with peer institutions and offer students more decision time

News

Student Government announces commission to research AU’s divestment from Israel

By Cara Halford | July 15

The commission will include student organizations and faculty

News

National Organization for Women hosts rally outside SCOTUS

By Gabrielle McNamee | July 12

Speakers and participants advocate for equal rights, reproductive rights amidst counter protests

Investigation

Second AU student charged with secretly recording students in bathrooms

By Owen Auston-Babcock | July 10

University did not alert campus of crimes

Podcast

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

By Connor Sturniolo , Josh Markowitz and Gabrielle McNamee | July 9

Sports

Pay to Play in youth sports

By Richa Sharma | July 8

Financial barriers in youth soccer leave out children

News

One year later: What American University has changed since the Supreme Court ended race-conscious admissions

By Kathryn Squyres | July 1

A behind-the-scenes look at undergraduate admissions

News

Board of Trustees discuss policies on student organization conduct with administrators at May meeting

By Cara Halford | June 24

The Board also discussed decreased enrollment

Guest Columns

Guest Column: American University takes important steps to remove antisemitism

By Jake Schlanger | June 21

Banning indoor protests and putting SJP on probation will keep Jewish students safe

News

BREAKING: Change Can’t Wait Campaign reaches $500 million goal

By Abigail Hatting | June 18

President Burwell announces completion of largest fundraising goal in AU history

News

BREAKING: Child Development Center to close end of August

By Luna Jinks | June 17

Administration cites staffing and enrollment issues, annual deficit

News

BREAKING: Staff in Student Affairs, OIT and UCM now represented by staff union

By Luna Jinks | June 17

University reaches tentative contract agreement with union

News

BREAKING: Former AU student pleads guilty to Leonard Hall sex abuse, burglary

By Owen Auston-Babcock | June 14

David Kramer-Fried reverses not guilty plea, accepts prosecutor’s deal

Podcast

In this grand finale, hosts Sydney Hsu and Sara Winick say their goodbyes and give updated lists of their current favorite shows. Listen along and compare the new lists to those from the very first episode! To all the loyal listeners, it has been a great run, but all good things must come to an ...

Podcast

Episode 6: This Week on Glee

June 13

Features

The Tortured Economics Department: New course to explore Taylor Swift’s impact on economy

By Abigail Hatting | June 13

Class aims to build interest in economics among female students

News

Heather Hughes named interim dean for WCL

By Payton Anderson | June 12

Hughes previously served as senior associate dean in the law school

News

Summer wardrobe essentials for the cool girls

By Gamze Mercan | June 11

Five must-haves for the summer

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.

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