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BREAKING: University reinstates indoor mask requirement

By Kelsey Carolan | July 30

This update is in accordance with Mayor Bowser’s new indoor mask mandate

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Ex-American University chaplain sued for sexual assault by former student

By Skye Witley | July 21

Lawsuit alleges that University, church failed to investigate

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The Women’s Network, dedicated to redefining female ambition, opens American University Chapter

By Abigail Turner | July 19

The national club will begin operations on campus in the fall

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BREAKING: University announces partnership with Pepsi as official beverage provider

By Nina Heller and Kate Corliss | July 16

Five-year deal includes Pepsi products on-campus and event sponsorships

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University remains confident in plan to reopen campus despite increase in delta variant cases

By Ben Johansen | July 14

Health experts believe the available vaccines are effective in fighting the variant

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Housing and Residence Life displaces returning students currently assigned to Leonard Hall

By Zoe Bell | July 13

Increased number of first-year students demands new housing assignments for some

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Kogod professor sues University in gender discrimination lawsuit

By Sophia Solano | July 7

Professor Jennifer Oetzel is alleging she is paid less than male counterparts of equal skill and experience

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BREAKING: University shares interim faculty and staff travel approval plan set to go into effect on Aug. 14

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 30

Guidelines are the latest update in AU’s plan to return to in-person campus operations

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DC deals with a massive cicada invasion for the first time in 17 years

By Abigail Pritchard | June 30

Cicadas return to campus, bringing loud noise and dead skin with them

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AU PRIDE wraps up Pride Month celebrations while looking forward to a new, in-person semester

By Abigail Turner | June 29

Club leadership prepares to develop the group’s focus on community-building, political activism

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Coronavirus

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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