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Coronavirus

American University unknowingly distributed counterfeit KN95 masks during return to in-person class

By Skye Witley | February 4

University is taking steps to provide adequate masks, officials said

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: American University to implement mandatory surveillance testing

By Nina Heller | February 4

About 1,800 of students will be required to take PCR tests each week

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News

Burwell talks college and COVID-19 ahead of return to in-person classes

By Zoe Kallenekos | February 2

Burwell discusses new masking requirements and reflects on lessons learned during the pandemic

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU shortens isolation period, expanded testing announced

By Olivia Kozlevcar | February 1

University expected to announce surveillance testing guidelines Friday

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News

University removes decommissioned campus smokestacks over winter break

By Olivia Alafriz | February 1

Removal concludes AU’s transition to a greener heating system

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The Counseling Center shares new initiatives to meet student needs by diversifying staff

By Phoebe Damsky | February 1

This year hosts the most diverse staff in the center's history, center says

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Discrimination lawsuit against AU by student moves forward

By Mina Allen | January 31

DC federal district court granted discovery in a lawsuit involving a 2019 mental health incident and AUPD

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Coronavirus

COVID-19 testing explained: AU continues partnership with Shield T3 for spring semester

By Zoe Bell | January 31

University spokesperson cites $1 million cost to build testing clinic, 1:1 testing style

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News

New indoor vaccine requirement presents few challenges for DC businesses in first week

By Gabe Castro-Root | January 28

DC employees say checking proof of vaccination has been mostly painless, though some still have concerns

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Incoming Tenleytown Wegmans adds to list of part-time job opportunities for AU students

By Grace Harman | January 28

Students can seek convenient part-time employment in and around AU

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News

Title VI investigation opened over AUx2 Black affinity sections

By Abigail Turner and Abigail Pritchard | January 28

University cooperating with Office of Civil Rights Investigation after external complaint

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: University updates mask requirement: KN95, N95 or KF94 masks now required indoors

By Abigail Pritchard | January 27

Previous guidelines told students KN95 masks were “expected,” but not required

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Features

Black men on campus didn’t feel like there was a space for them, so with the help of Sister Sister they created their own

By Rebeka Rafi | January 27

Brother Brother fills a gap by bringing back a Black men’s coalition onto AU’s campus

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News

Spring study abroad students report confusion and lack of communication from the University

By Weslan Hansen | January 27

COVID-19 restrictions and delayed starts complicate students’ study abroad plans

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Coronavirus

University confirms return to in-person learning, students ‘expected’ to wear KN95 or N95 masks

By Zoe Bell | January 26

Professors must wear masks while teaching, AU says

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News

American University students report ongoing U-Pass issues for spring semester

By Ellie White | January 21

Students express frustration with U-Pass problems and University response

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First semester of Black affinity housing: Creating a sense of belonging and community for Black students

By Isabella Brown | January 21

‘You know you can always come home to your safe space’

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