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University unveils “AU Forward: Fall 2021 Health and Safety Plan” to go into effect starting Aug. 1

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 22

Document provides details on return to in-person campus operations

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American University announces addition of Juneteenth to next year’s academic calendar

By Kelsey Carolan | June 18

The University will be closed on June 19 in 2022 and onward in observance of the new federal holiday

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Student petition stirs up questions about Islamophobia within SIS

By Alisha Chhangani and Zoe Bell | June 17

Students and staff reflect on representation and teaching methods in SIS

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Graffiti found on campus criticizes University and MPD

By Nina Heller and Gabriel Ferris | June 16

Messages critical of board of trustees member, AUPD and MPD

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Sexual assault and Greek life: is reform effective?

By Sarah Mattalian | June 9

Students and staff at American University grapple with the possibilities of reforming Greek life to lessen risks of assault

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Coronavirus

University lifts outdoor mask requirement for fully vaccinated individuals

By Ben Johansen | June 7

Indoor mask requirements stay in place, with some exceptions

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AU receives $5 million neuroscience gift from University trustee

By Skye Witley | June 2

Donation comes as University looks to expand STEM efforts

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While progress has been made, Muslim students say administration’s support during Ramadan is lacking

By Kate Corliss | May 25

AU’s Muslim Student Association talks funding, community during the pandemic

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University to require faculty and staff members to be vaccinated

By Nina Heller | May 24

AU to host on-campus vaccine clinic for students, faculty, staff, contract workers and immediate family

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Comptroller Max Rubin announces resignation from position in statement to SG body

By Ben Johansen | May 24

Rubin’s resignation comes only five weeks after he took over the role, leaving the position unfilled until a successor is appointed

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2021 graduates’ payment information compromised after Herff Jones cyberattack

By Jordan Young | May 17

Graduates used Herff Jones to buy caps, gowns and other graduation items

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University announces “Change Can’t Wait” campaign with $500 million goal

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss | May 12

AU has raised 54 percent of goal, now calls on community to “sustain” momentum

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Here’s what the proposed AU Police Department Oversight Board might look like

By Dan Papscun and Sophia Solano | May 12

Outgoing SG President Eric Brock's plan is currently under consideration by the University

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Sister Circle's "C.U.R.L.S." talk dives into colorism and texturism

By Mina Allen | May 11

Author Donna Oriowo discusses the connection between anti-Blackness and white supremacy and how they affect relationships

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Coronavirus

Despite under-testing students, AU wraps up spring semester with low COVID-19 count

By Skye Witley | May 10

How the University expanded in-person operations in the middle of a pandemic

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University renews U-Pass program for the fall 2021 semester

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss | May 3

Following a year without the U-Pass, AU will resume pre-pandemic operations

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AU community shares concerns and relief over guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | April 26

Police officer who killed George Floyd in May 2020 convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter

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