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Spring 2021 COVID-19 testing for students, explained

By Nina Heller · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021

AU announces test schedule for Jan. 25 through Feb. 5

AU students reflect on a chaotic and historic transfer of power

By Rebeka Rafi · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

Biden’s inauguration comes weeks after political violence at the Capitol

Months before Inauguration Day, AU students drove 30 hours to vote

By Maegan Seaman · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

Two AU juniors made the drive from D.C. to Texas

Features

Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars make history as first all-Black female cohort

By Alisha Chhangani | January 19

“FDDS is a reminder that I deserve to be here and that I am smart and capable.”

News

Following US Capitol insurrection, AU reacts to DeVos resignation

By Dan Papscun | January 19

Changes to Title IX, trans student protections and school reopenings were widely criticized

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AU moves spring and summer 2021 alternative breaks online

By Asher Weinstein and Sarah Mattalian | January 19

Online experience reduces risk of spreading COVID-19 to local residents, leader says

News

Spring 2021 plan leaves students fighting to reinstate spring break

By Gianna Matassa | January 19

AU replaced spring break with “Wellness Week”

News

AU launches virtual 2021 Martin Luther King Day of Service Challenge

By Daniella Ignacio | January 18

Program leader and volunteer with the Center for Community Engagement and Service discuss MLK’s legacy, importance of giving back

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AU community calls for reflection and accountability following Capitol insurrection

By Kelsey Carolan , Dan Papscun , Sophia Solano and Ben Johansen | January 18

“I was worried … that democracy had just died.”

News

Chief Financial Officer Doug Kudravetz to retire after over 35 years at AU

By Fariha Rahman | January 18

Announcement comes as the pandemic presents set of challenges

News

AU selects policy analyst and journalist as new SOC dean

By Sophia Solano and Ben Johansen | January 13

Sam Fulwood III will take over in May

Coronavirus

AU and WCL move in-person meetings and classes online through Jan. 24

By Dan Papscun | January 12

Officials are concerned about security threats following Capitol insurrection as inauguration nears

News

AU advises students to avoid downtown around Inauguration Day

By Sophie Austin | January 11

Fanta Aw warns of the risk of violence and COVID-19 spread

News

Burwell calls pro-Trump mob that stormed US Capitol ‘threat to democracy’

By Abbie Veitch , Dan Papscun and Nina Heller | January 6

Mayor Bowser orders curfew following riots

News

Winona LaDuke discusses biodiversity and renewable energy at AUSG Women’s Initiative event

By Jordan Young | January 2

The event was co-sponsored by the American University Office of Sustainability, the AU Women & Politics Institute, Fossil Free AU and the AU Department of Critical Race, Gender and Culture Studies

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU plans to return to pre-pandemic housing and class operations for fall 2021

By Dan Papscun | December 21

In email to early decision students, University announces next steps

News

AU files campus plan with D.C. Zoning Commission. Community critics say plan still needs work.

By Skye Witley | December 21

Nearby residents blame a lack of specificity and transparency in the plan-making process.

Features

Former AU postdoctoral fellow urges Indigenous recognition beyond Native American Heritage Month

By Sophia Solano | December 21

Elizabeth Rule is the director of Indigenous policy center at GWU

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News

After virtual semester, KPU looks ahead

By Nina Heller | December 18

Looking back at a semester of high-profile speakers and successful student engagement

Features

Lonnie Bunch, AU alum and Smithsonian secretary, works to capture tumultuous time in US history

By Sarah Mattalian | December 14

Bunch hopes to find "the right tension between tradition and innovation"

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.

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