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Meena Harris, entrepreneur and author, to speak at virtual Founders Week event

By Dan Papscun | February 22

Discussion will focus on institutional efforts to address racism and inequity

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BREAKING: AU will not raise tuition next academic year for the first time

By Skye Witley | February 22

Administrators emphasize a continued focus on financial aid and student services

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SG President Eric Brock calls on University to implement AUPD community advisory board

By Dan Papscun , Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | February 21

Proposed board could be stepping stone to defunding AUPD, Brock says

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Bill Gates speaks about his book ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster’ at virtual event

By Zoe Bell | February 21

Webinar focuses on Green Premium, net zero carbon future and unity

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Stacey Abrams, famed voting rights activist, to speak during Founders Week

By Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | February 18

Abrams is widely credited with helping Democrats retake the Senate after founding nonprofit Fair Fight

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Coronavirus

AU to modify operations Thursday due to inclement weather

By Dan Papscun | February 17

Coronavirus testing to halt for the third day in three weeks

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At KPU event, CNN correspondent Abby Phillip talks journalism, politics and media diversity

By Nina Heller | February 17

The event was moderated by SOC professor Sherri Williams

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Coronavirus

Freshmen navigate off-campus spring semester housing amid the pandemic

By Rebeka Rafi | February 16

Students adapt to living in D.C. for the first time

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AU students volunteer through service learning program, despite pandemic

By Rebeka Rafi | February 15

Even remotely, program offers service experiences to a small number of students

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Features

AU alumni named to positions in the Biden administration

By Sarah Fahn and Amelia Reuben | February 13

SPA alumna Shuwanza Goff was the first Black woman to serve as floor director in the House

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AU PhD students give Metro cards to unhoused residents before the inauguration

By Sophia Solano | February 12

The pandemic brought on various challenges for unhoused residents

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AU Club Feature: Latinx and American Student Organization continues work despite pandemic setbacks

By Cecilia Markley | February 11

Members of the Latinx cultural club plan virtual events for spring semester, including hosting speakers, releasing newsletter

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Counsels for AU, student who was forcibly removed from apartment motion for protective order

By Sarah Mattalian | February 10

The University also motioned to add co-counsel to case

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Burwell updates AU community on ‘Changemakers,’ ‘Inclusive Excellence’ plans

By Eileen Murray | February 10

“I am proud that our community not only remained committed to our strategy, but also demonstrated creativity and flexibility”

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Activist Spotlight: ‘The Cultural Reset’ connects BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists, fans and music executives to create a more inclusive industry

By Clare Mulroy | February 7

AU alum’s organization will feature “all Black everything” for Black History Month

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AU Library hosts event on the prevalence of fast food outlets in communities of color

By Jordan Young and Zoe Bell | February 6

Georgetown University professor Marcia Chatelain addresses topic at Exploring Social Justice event

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Sigma Phi Epsilon, IFC host guest speaker for sexual violence prevention

By Zoe Bell | February 4

Speaker Tim Mousseau urges AU students to create safer environment on campus

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