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Americans react to White House renovation

By Siobhan Stubbe · Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Amid the government shutdown, White House began ballroom construction

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

By Natalie Hausmann · Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

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

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

By Caroline Shinney · Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

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

Campus

What is The Civic Life Initiative?

By Sophia Cooper | December 12

A Deep Dive into President Alger’s vision for AU

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’

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

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

Features

A snapshot of the American University student ‘news diet’

By Natalie Hausmann | December 11

Habits, perceptions and trends for student news consumption

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

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

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

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, ...

News

Admin, community members express concern over islamophobic social media posts

By Kyle Galvin | December 8

Posts by College Republicans at AU ‘do not reflect the values of our community,’ AU says

News

Getting to the Core: 100 years of AU curricular change

By Olivia Wood and Sophie Milner-Gorvine | December 8

Faculty provide insight into ongoing changes amidst strategic plan process

News

The future of liberal arts

By Cara Halford , Neil Lazurus and Gabrielle McNamee | December 8

From the Newsstands: This article appeared in The Eagle’s December 2025 print edition which can be viewed here. When she commented on a TikTok video about conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s death on Sept. 10, College of Arts and Sciences professor Mandy Berry did not expect her job to ...

Features

AU alum honors Uvalde tragedy through new novel ‘The Mural’

By Hannah Pietropaolo and Sophia Cooper | December 4

Journalist turned author captures a community’s pain and emerging hope

News

Italian embassy reverts to batch submissions for student visas

By Isabella Polak | December 4

Back and forth changes in visa process prompts uncertainty for prospective abroad students

Local

One-year anniversary of Trump’s election win memorialized with protest

By Yuri Perelman and Jake Mittleman | December 3

‘Refuse Fascism’ asks what resistance means amid so many anti-Trump protests

Campus

ÚLTIMA HORA: La Universidad verifica que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas no está en el campus

By Natalie Hausmann | December 3

ICE fue visto en el estacionamiento cerca a Nebraska Hall

Campus

BREAKING: University verifies Immigration and Customs Enforcement were not on campus

By Natalie Hausmann | December 3

ICE seen stationed in neighboring parking lot to Nebraska Hall, agents have since left the area

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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