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Turning Point Tour brings Erika Kirk and Karoline Leavitt to George Washington University

By EK Thomas , Madeleine Olive Beal Redd and Hannah Pietropaolo | May 6

Conservative speaker Erika Kirk and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt kick-started the “This is the Turning Point Tour” at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium on April 2, bringing a mix of attendees — hesitant and enthusiastic.  This event was part of Turning Point ...

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Campus

‘A real capital-T tradition’: annual Campus Beautification Day

By Sela Quiniones | May 6

Student volunteers and organizations joined American University’s Grounds team for the annual Campus Beautification Day on April 7, planting new greenery, painting campus walls and more. To prepare for the highly anticipated, day-long event, facilities management and student volunteers pre-dug areas ...

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Project on Civic Dialogue holds exhibit with Innocent Knowledge

By Kadie Fishman | May 1

American University community members observed a display of Israeli and Palestinian children’s drawings of home as part of a collaborative exhibit event hosted by the Project on Civic Dialogue and Innocent Knowledge in McDowell Formal Lounge on April 13. The Innocent Knowledge project was created ...

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Amnesty AU wins Amnesty International USA’s ‘Leading Change! Student Group of the Year Award’

By Siobhan Stubbe | May 1

American University’s chapter of Amnesty International won the 2026 “Leading Change! Student Group of Year Award” in March, an accolade for student groups whose work and dedication have furthered Amnesty International USA’s mission.   The award was created in 2019 by the AIUSA Youth Collective ...

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Features

From Hillternships to local businesses, women across D.C. amplify their voices

By Ella Altman and Gabrielle McNamee | April 30

The UN has reported that American women comprise only 7 percent of the 12 million jobs in STEM fields, and in North America and Europe, women represent just 37 percent of officials in local deliberative governing bodies.  In Washington, D.C., women across the city are working to remedy these statistics.  Though ...

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Investigation

Staff Union secures immigration enforcement protections in agreement with AU

By Adaobi (Myles) Nwatu | April 30

After the sighting of a man impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on campus in February 2025 and the recent surge in ICE enforcement activity in the broader Washington, D.C., area, American University Staff Union Representative David Kaib said staff and faculty were put on edge.  Rather ...

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Features

The Middle Eastern North African Student Association reactivates, celebrates Arab American Heritage Month

By Kadie Fishman | April 30

With the Middle Eastern North African Student Association frozen last semester because previous leaders graduated, Jude Kamme and Hammoudeh Qandeel found themselves looking for a new place to celebrate their Arab culture. Qandeel lived in Palestine for 18 years and said he missed practicing his culture. ...

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Investigation

A little-known team to address inclusion concerns is in limbo after quiet launch

By Sela Quiniones and Kadie Fishman | April 30

American University launched its Campus Climate Action Response Team two years ago with no official announcement. With the program now on hiatus, some students and staff remain confused.  Following several protests regarding the Israel-Hamas war, CART launched in 2024 with the Office of Inclusive ...

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Campus

Long desired renovations meet mixed student reviews

By Gabrielle McNamee | April 29

In April 2024, the general managers of WVAU told then-Rebbeca Haghnegahdar and other club members that they likely wouldn’t have a studio next year.  Haghnegahdar, an e-board member and DJ, would have no studio, no media space and no communication from American University administration moving ...

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Features

AU students find their herd on YikYak

By Yuri Perelman and Ella Altman | April 28

When Erek Williams, a freshman in the School of International Service, ran for president of the Residence Hall Association, he thought he could distinguish himself from the competition by creating an on-campus parody of President Donald Trump’s outspoken campaign.  That all changed the day his ...

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News

Students wonder: does AU’s renamed DEI office still uphold its mission?

By Rachel Novick | April 27

Students weighed whether American University’s renaming the Center for Diversity & Inclusion indicated a shift in its core values of “diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusive excellence.” Some students, many of whom The Eagle interviewed in Fall 2025, said the name change has been insignificant, ...

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American University raises tuition by 4 percent, leaving students frustrated

By Adaobi (Myles) Nwatu | April 27

President Alger sent an email on March 17 announcing a 4 percent tuition increase. The University’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America is now urging students to sign a “Tuition Hike” petition to protest against the raise. On March 18, YDSA posted an infographic regarding President ...

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News

Racing to rebrand: Inside ‘Meet Our Moment’

By Abigail Hatting , Madeleine Olive Beal Redd and Sophia Cooper | April 27

Out with “Changemakers for a Changing World,” in with “Meet our Moment.” With the expiration of former American University President Sylvia Burwell’s seven-year strategic plan, President Jonathan Alger is ushering in a new era of civic life.  In January, President Alger announced the ...

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Campus

‘You can’t laugh too much:’ Scott Dikkers finds meaning through satire

By Hannah Pietropaolo | April 27

For Scott Dikkers, former co-owner and editor-in-chief of the nationally known satirical publication The Onion, humor isn’t just a natural talent, but a skill that anyone can develop. The Onion is a satirical news outlet known for its parody articles that mimic traditional journalism while commenting ...

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Local

Student Travel Plans Affected by DHS Shutdown

By Anaha Prabhakaran | April 23

When she went home to Oklahoma for spring break, Valery Gutierrez, a freshman in American University’s School of International Service and School of Communication, couldn’t have predicted her return to Washington, D.C. would take much longer than usual. However, lines at Transportation Security ...

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Campus

The Bridge’s annual pop-up gives a sweet farewell to their seniors

By Siobhan Stubbe | April 23

As the month of April kicked off, American University students ventured to The Bridge for their pre-class coffees to be greeted with bright colors, drink specials and elaborate decorations.  The Bridge’s annual week-long spring pop-up features a new theme each year. This year’s “Candyland” ...

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AU hosts a panel in honor of FDR wheelchair statue

By Unity Jirkovsky-Gual | April 22

In partnership with the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee, American University hosted a Disability Representation in America panel on March 31 to honor the 25th anniversary of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Wheelchair Statue.  The wheelchair statue in the Tidal Basin was added in 2001 after a group ...

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