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AU moves to dismiss joint lawsuit over spring tuition and fee refunds

By Dan Papscun | October 1

Three students sued the University during May and June

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The Antiracist Research and Policy Center’s new interim leaders look to strengthen engagement

By Sarah Mattalian | October 1

Leaders continue Kendi’s work and set new plans in motion

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Features

After first year at Sine Institute, Amy Dacey looks toward future

By Nina Heller | September 30

More diverse programming, new fellows both goals for moving forward

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Students launch organization to advocate against child marriage in the US

By Asher Weinstein | September 29

Student Against Child Marriage was created in the spring

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AU students remember the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Dan Papscun | September 28

Students gathered at the Supreme Court to honor her memory after she died from cancer at 87

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Student who was forcibly removed from her apartment by AUPD in 2019 sues AU

By Dan Papscun | September 25

Lawsuit states Gianna Wheeler was discriminated against based on her race and mental health condition

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Coronavirus

Petition calling on AU to extend pass/fail option surpasses 1,000 signatures

By Ayelet Sheffey | September 24

Pass/fail option was extended throughout the spring semester

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Study finds that young Black voters hold less trust in political establishment than older Black voters

By Kelsey Carolan | September 23

Black voters under the age of 30 are less enthusiastic to vote this November

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Angela Davis calls for justice, not just diversity and inclusion, at virtual AU event

By Sarah Mattalian | September 23

Event was part of Black Lives Matter speaker series

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Yamiche Alcindor of PBS NewsHour will join KPU virtual event in October

By Kelly McDonnell | September 22

SOC and The Blackprint are co-hosting the Oct. 1 conversation

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At virtual discussion, former presidential candidate Julián Castro talks voting, 2020 election prospects

By Sophia Solano | September 22

“We need to speak up for accuracy and the truth,” Castro said

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Coronavirus

AU announces a change to employee furlough plan

By Abbie Veitch and Nina Heller | September 21

Employees making more than $40,000 a year will undergo five-day furlough between November and March

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Coronavirus

Burwell draws on HHS experience at AU to deal with COVID-19

By Nina Heller | September 17

“Pandemic more challenging in a university setting,” Burwell says

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AU students impacted by changes to USPS through voting and more

By Eliza Schloss | September 15

USPS head suspended controversial measures in August

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AU community gathers for virtual 9/11 vigil

By Dan Papscun | September 14

Speakers highlight the importance of educating younger generations in the lessons learned since the 2001 attacks

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During the online semester, AU’s food pantry offers items to students in need

By Kelsey Carolan | September 14

Students with emergency housing have automatic access to The Market

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Coronavirus

Six months on, the coronavirus’ impact on AU is striking

By Dan Papscun | September 12

Virtually no aspect of the University community has gone untouched

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