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Secretary Janet Yellen delivers remarks on digital assets at Kogod’s Center For Innovation

By Olivia Alafriz · Friday, April 15, 2022

Yellen outlined the Treasury’s strategy to regulate digital assets and ensure responsible innovation

American University releases budget plan for fiscal years 2023 and 2024

By Mina Allen · Thursday, April 14, 2022

Plan includes focuses on increased financial aid, compensation and new faculty and staff hires

In transit-focused forum, Ward 3 DC Council hopefuls vow to focus on safety and expand public transportation access

By Gabe Castro-Root · Thursday, April 14, 2022

Candidates largely agreed that significant transportation changes are needed as soon as possible

Coronavirus

COVID-19 testing site closures impact some students involved in athletics, performing arts

By Zoe Bell | April 14

Temporary closures pose challenges for some students who rely on regular testing

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Asian American Student Union and Project Pengyou discuss importance of teaching and preserving Asian history

By Maeve Fishel | April 13

Panel featured speakers focused on uplifting Asian American stories

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New chapter of Claudia Jones Club focuses on supporting AU and larger DC community

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | April 13

Club strives to create a new space for AU students to get involved in advocacy

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American University switches health insurance provider as rates increase

By Maya Cederlund | April 13

The switch follows significant rate hikes by previous provider

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Adjuncts, graduate student workers and staff protest ‘Change Can’t Wait’ event at the Kennedy Center

By Abigail Pritchard | April 13

Union workers continue contract negotiations in the wake of the fundraising event

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University mishandled multiple disability accommodations, students allege

By Alisha Chhangani | April 12

‘It felt like I was being dismissed’

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Clubs take advantage of new semester guidelines with food-based community events

By Rebeka Rafi | April 12

Club Council guidelines include changes to inviting external guests to events and restrictions on food handling

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Congressman Jim McGovern speaks on his time at AU and perspective on the state of American politics

By Maeve Fishel | April 11

‘It's not enough for us to be able to think good thoughts or to be able to argue in a classroom over policy’

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SOC and SPA collaborate for ‘Battleground Pennsylvania’ course this fall

By Emma Nicholson | April 11

Students will go on the ground to cover the Pennsylvania primary and gubernatorial races

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Disabled students raise concerns about ADA violations on AU shuttle bus, campus buildings

By Zoe Bell | April 11

Service dog handlers and wheelchair users cite inadequate administration response

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Over a year in the making, SPA is launching a race, justice and politics minor

By Grace Harman | April 8

The new minor is the first of its kind in the US and will be available this fall

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Burwell nominated for election to board of directors of paper product company Kimberly-Clark

By Nina Heller | April 8

If elected, Burwell expected to receive about $290,000 in various annual compensation

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Rep. Adam Schiff discusses the state of American politics, offers advice for aspiring public servants

By Vera Tsang | April 7

Event is latest installment of the Thurber Dialogues on Democracy

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Nebraska Avenue sidewalk will soon expand between AU and Tenleytown

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 6

The project aims to give cyclists and pedestrians enough space to share the sidewalk and stay out of the road

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Spring Valley shuttle bus stop moves locations

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | April 6

Moving from the 48th Street to Massachusetts Avenue, the bus will share the stop with metro buses

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BREAKING: Chyna Brodie elected to second term as student government president

By Abigail Turner | April 4

Undergraduate Senate reverses decision after CSI involvement, certifies the presidential race

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Student activists call on The Bridge Cafe to return to cultural hub for BIPOC community

By Zoe Bell | April 4

Members of The Bridge Takeover host sit-in to resurrect ‘graveyard of Black pride’ in the space

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.

Solutions by The State News