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Students come together to form the Bipartisan Group of American University

By Tyler Davis · Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The group aims to foster fruitful dialogue and create networking opportunities among the AU community

AU COVID-19 isolation policy forces students to improvise

By Kathryn Squyres · Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Students say issues with University communication led them to rely on friends or RAs for support

When it comes to faculty diversity, students and faculty say AU isn’t living up to its promises

By Mariana Trujillo and Katie Mass · Monday, April 17, 2023

As AU measures ‘Inclusive Excellence’ progress, students find representation falls short in the classroom

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Student Government resolution urges University to end 6-8 counseling session limit

By Abigail Hatting | April 14

“It’s an issue and a policy that’s not equitable at all”

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University’s commencement speakers to include Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis

By Nina Heller | April 13

This year’s ceremonies mark the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's commencement address

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George Washington professor files Copyright Claims Board complaint against American University for alleged plagiarism

By Samantha Skolnick and Tyler Davis | April 13

“It’s simply the most grievous academic sin”

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Consulting firm used by AU to find new officials has history of unsuccessful searches

By Nina Heller | April 12

AU President Sylvia Burwell identified Storbeck as the firm it would use to fill the new positions in a Feb. 10 email to the AU community announcing the search for candidates.

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Class-action lawsuit seeking partial tuition refunds from AU will proceed

By Abigail Turner | April 12

AU is not exempt from consumer protection for spring 2020 tuition and fees, according to district court

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American University’s Board of Trustees reflects on current mission and plans

By Tyler Davis | April 11

American University’s Board of Trustees reflects on current mission and plans

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AU will be under constant construction until 2026

By Natasha LaChac | April 11

The University held three budget community forums in March discussing the plans, emphasized transparency

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AU alum Sarah McBride talks about transgender pride, legislation and her personal journey

By Sarah Mattalian | April 10

'Rejection creates an excuse, while acceptance creates a standard'

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Student Government presidential candidates discuss advocacy, campus issues and goals at debate

By Kendall Thompson and Owen Auston-Babcock | April 7

American University Student Government president candidates discuss advocacy, campus issues and goals at debate presidential debate

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'We will not be erased’: Protesters gather on Capitol Hill to demand protections for LGBTQ+ youth

By Maeve Fishel | April 5

The protest organized by Queer Youth Assemble offered stories of hope, calls on lawmakers to fight anti-transgender legislation

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AU ANC’s one-vote tie raises concerns over lack of student engagement in local politics

By Abigail Hatting | April 5

Numerous barriers limit students from voting and running for office in DC

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AU launches new meal plans based on student feedback

By Kathryn Squyres | April 4

Updates to meal plans include unlimited meal swipes for TDR, limited retail meal exchanges, dining dollars, mobile ordering credit and guest meals

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Undergraduate Senate passes sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights

By Owen Auston-Babcock | March 31

Students urging University to adopt it into official policy

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Kennedy Political Union hosts scholar and activist Angela Davis

By Tyler Davis | March 31

The political activist discussed the goals of Black liberation and her work in movements such as prison abolition

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Check out these events at the National Cherry Blossom Festival

By Abigail Hatting | March 24

This year’s annual festival hosts a variety of performances, celebrations and food

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Duo multi-factor authentication expansion to Canvas is just one of many steps in University-wide push for cybersecurity

By Abigail Pritchard | March 24

Multi-factor authentication will eventually be used for staff and Eagle Service, officials say

Features

A legacy three decades in the making, Fanta Aw says adieu to AU

By Clair Sapilewski | March 23

The AU vice president leaves to become CEO of NAFSA

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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