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Body positive group wants to start a ‘REbeLution’ at AU

By Hannah Rapoport | November 16

REbeL aims to educate students about body image, eating disorders

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New political group founded by AU students, alumni hopes to mobilize young progressives

By Taylor Moore | October 26

Blue Future aims to match college-aged volunteers with progressive campaigns

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Alum’s app puts music theory at your fingertips

By Daniella Ignacio | October 24

It’s a sunny Friday afternoon on the Don Myers Plaza, and American University alum Matt Fagan can’t hide his excitement.

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‘We can make a big difference’: SIS junior volunteers at Syrian refugee camp

By Charly Slavick | October 16

It’s 4 p.m. on the Greek island of Chios and the place is swarming with human activity. Parents sip tea.

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AU grad student places third runner-up in Miss America pageant

By Julia Gagnon | September 22

Despite losing her voice during competition week, Briana Kinsey finished fourth

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Part-time student, full-time star: 63-year-old actress hopes to earn AU degree

By Lydia Calitri | September 6

‘Dreamgirls’ performer Arnetia Walker sacrificed college for acting

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AU grad student crowned Miss DC

By Julia Gagnon | August 4

An AU graduate student stepped away from finals in June and onto the Miss America stage, taking home the crown for Miss D.C.

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For some incoming students, campus hate crimes are cause for concern

By Matt Holt | July 14

Petition started by freshman earned over 1,400 signatures

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First Latinx student trustee hopes to improve connection between board and students

By Lydia Calitri | July 10

Valentina Fernández hopes to bring fresh perspective to Board of Trustees.

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Straight from print: AU is leader in Peace Corps participation

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | May 9

AU alumna Katherin Sibel spends her days speaking Guarani, the national language of Paraguay. That’s where she’s stationed as a Peace Corps volunteer, managing several women’s agribusiness projects and social development programs within the Latin American community.

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Straight from print: AU aims to archive artifacts from Women’s March on Washington

By Brianna Crummy | April 24

Inside AU’s Archives and Special Collections lie posters from Vietnam protests, pro-choice marches, anti-Apartheid rallies and gay rights movements.

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AU alumna Tara Palmeri has a front row seat to Trump's White House

By Jonathan Bergman | April 22

Politico correspondent discusses her career path and why Sean Spicer sees her as a "threat"

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AU to host four events for Environmental Film Festival

By Brianna Crummy | March 23

The annual festival is runs until March 26

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Students to End Abortion Stigma makes presence known on campus

By Brianna Crummy | March 10

New student organization creates space for women’s reproductive rights

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Straight from print: Decades of dedication

By Ellie Hartleb | March 7

This article originally appeared in The Eagle's Feb. 24, 2017 special edition. Dr. Gail Hanson will retire from her post as Vice President of Campus Life in March, leaving behind 20 years of leadership at AU, and what her colleagues describe as a legacy of vision, dedication, composure and an uncanny sense of humor.

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Straight from print: Inside Jamie Raskin’s campaign to victory

By Anna Donohue | March 6

This article originally appeared in The Eagle's Feb. 24, 2017 special edition. It’s clear that Professor Jamie Raskin of AU’s Washington College of Law is passionate about politics.

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AU alumna earns spot on “Forbes 30 under 30”

By Maria Carrasco | March 6

AU Ph.D alumna Davina Durgana has received a spot on this year’s “Forbes 30 Under 30" list in the science category. Forbes “30 Under 30” list is compiled of people younger than 30 years old that are “the brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators and game changers.” Durgana is mentioned in the list’s science category and is 28 years old. Durgana, who graduated in 2015 from AU created a statistical model, called the Human Vulnerability Diagnostic Tool (HVDT), that tracks human trafficking and its vulnerabilities around the world.

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