News

News

‘A robust opportunity for the community:’ New discrimination and Title IX policy in revision

By Ella Altman and Hannah Pietropaolo | December 17

Community members share grievances with University’s potentially harmful changes

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News

Sine Institute Poll finds many young Americans believe in importance of learning AI

By Kadie Fishman | December 16

Fourth annual survey focuses on higher education, AI

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Features

Professor Sherri Williams book on ‘Black Twitter’ explores impacts of digital activism

By Abigail Hatting | December 16

‘The power to get shows taken off the air and to block them from ever getting on the air’

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Investigation

AU’s annual security review of campus safety and crime data released this fall

By Olivia Wood | December 16

2024 had rise in criminal offenses compared to 2022 and 2023, and hate crime offenses compared to previous 10 years

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Campus

Post-grad plans shift amid federal research and government cuts

By Siobhan Stubbe | December 16

As the fall semester comes to a close, some seniors are completing their time at American University and forging ahead into an uncertain future and unprecedented job market. Following the recent government shutdown and federal research cuts, the current job market presents instability and a shift in ...

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Local

Americans react to White House renovation

By Siobhan Stubbe | December 12

Amid the government shutdown, White House began ballroom construction

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Investigation

A year of cuts and uncertainty for federally-funded research at AU amid DEI crackdown

By Natalie Hausmann | December 12

Over $3 million in STEM research grants terminated and foreign policy research program to be suspended

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Features

At the heart of the Election: Battleground Virginia students see democracy in action

By Caroline Shinney | December 12

AU students gain firsthand experience through their involvement in Virginia’s historical gubernatorial elections

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Campus

What is The Civic Life Initiative?

By Sophia Cooper | December 12

A Deep Dive into President Alger’s vision for AU

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Local

Immigrant businesses in DC share story to success

By Kadie Fishman | December 12

‘It’s only their help and support that’s made it possible’

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News

All’s Fair in Love & Wages

By Adaobi Nwatu and Anaha Prabhakaran | December 11

AU Staff Union celebrates wins, but recognizes emotional turmoil it took to get there

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Features

The School of Public Affairs celebrates Thanksgiving

By Madeleine Olive Beal Redd | December 11

Annual SPA Thanksgiving and SPA Graduate Council cater dinner and community

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Features

A snapshot of the American University student ‘news diet’

By Natalie Hausmann | December 11

Habits, perceptions and trends for student news consumption

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News

The growing influence of AI in American University classrooms

By Jake Mittleman | December 10

New Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence expanding use, particularly in Kogod School of Business

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News

Punks, Riot Grrls, and Mosh Pits, Oh My!

By Adaobi Nwatu | December 9

Fans pack Battelle-Tompkins atrium to see performances from indie and punk artists at WVAU’s Capitol Boogie

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News

‘This clearly is a fascist takeover’

By Kyle Galvin and Payton Anderson | December 9

DC residents, commissioners report fear, uncertainty amid continued federal deployment

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Features

DC coffee culture provides comfort during uncertain times

By Olivia Wood | December 9

Nestled between imposing buildings on American University’s campus lies what many students would consider a staple of their campus life. Visitors could easily miss it if it weren’t for The Bridge Cafe’s booming stereo, hum of student chatter and beloved reputation. Jess Moskowitz said The Bridge, ...

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