Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.

Delivering American University's news and views since 1925

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026

Support The Eagle

News

BREAKING: AU announces that the U-Pass program will not run in the spring

By Daniella Ignacio and Sarah Mattalian · Monday, Nov. 30, 2020

WMATA previously suspended the program for the fall

Amid rising COVID-19 case numbers, students plan for holiday travel

By Nina Heller · Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020

Holidays “something to look forward to” amid pandemic fatigue

AU student launches petition calling for Yom Kippur to become a non-instructional day

By Maegan Seaman · Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020

Petition collected over 500 signatures

News

Pro-Trump rallies draw far-right groups, counterprotesters following Biden victory

By Skye Witley | November 20

AU College Republicans and AU SPA professor react

News

Andrea Mitchell announced as commencement speaker for virtual December ceremony

By Sara Winick and Gloria Li | November 20

American University announced Tuesday that journalist Andrea Mitchell will be the commencement speaker for the online graduation ceremony for summer and fall 2020 graduates. Mitchell, NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent and host of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” will be a ...

News

Clubs find ways to create community virtually

By Isabella Goodman | November 20

From virtual concerts to lobbying from bedrooms, students stay connected through clubs

Coronavirus

Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

By Rebeka Rafi | November 20

Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

News

AU implements a new resource for virtual mental health services

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | November 19

Students can use YOU@American to assess and track their quality of health

Features

AU Club Feature: ZARON club feels effects of being moved online, but looks to future

By Cecilia Markley | November 18

ZARON centers around Asia-Pacific cultures and studies

Coronavirus

AU will replace spring break with ‘Wellness Week’

By Cecilia Markley | November 17

Synchronous classes will continue, but assignments and exams are canceled for the week

Eagle Graphic Students w Disabilities_Jake Raimer copy.jpg

News

Students with disabilities share the ups and downs of online classes

By Abbie Veitch and Kelsey Carolan | November 17

“I was incapable of performing at the level I usually am,” one student says

Coronavirus

AU asks community to report travel ahead of Thanksgiving

By Nina Heller | November 16

“Health and safety are more important than ever,” Burwell says

News

Arab and Muslim studies professor discusses Palestinian human rights at AU event

By Eliza Schloss | November 13

Professor Rabab Abdulhadi encouraged students to pursue activism as "labor of love"

News

Friendship Heights commercial district struggling to stay afloat

By Grace Newton | November 13

Area used to be a hub for AU student life

News

Women of color leave Greek life after a series of racism allegations

By Fariha Rahman | November 12

Five women of color tell their stories

News

Updates to AU campus plan raise concerns among student body and neighboring residents

By Skye Witley | November 11

University proposes renovations to Jacobs Field and MGC

News

In major shift, AU begins adoption of holistic teaching evaluation system

By Dan Papscun | November 11

While the data-driven Student Evaluations of Teaching will continue, they will be one component of a larger portfolio review

Coronavirus

With spring semester looming, students struggle to search for housing

By Rebeka Rafi | November 11

Many feel pressured to find housing in D.C. despite lack of preparation

Kenneth Clarke was a freshman in the School of International Service, pictured here.

News

University says SIS professor who sued for age discrimination was terminated for misconduct

By Abbie Veitch | November 10

Lawyers for AU and professor agree to protective order

News

AU’s Center for Advocacy and Student Equity announces changes to their policy

By Sarah Mattalian | November 10

During a time of difficulty and confusion among students, CASE has adapted to new online circumstances

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.

Solutions by The State News