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LGBTQ+ Activist Spotlight: Intersectional Ally Network gives space for discussion of LGBTQ+ BIPOC experiences

By Clare Mulroy · Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020

Alumna creates social media network for advocacy and dialogue

Eric Brock elected as new Student Government president in special election

By Kelsey Cartelli and Sarah Mattalian · Thursday, July 30, 2020

Voter turnout decreased by 71 percent from the spring election

BREAKING: AU announces it will go fully online for the fall semester

By Dan Papscun · Thursday, July 30, 2020

On-campus housing is canceled and tuition will be reduced by 10 percent

News

Three candidates file in the special election for new SG president

By Sophia Solano and Sarah Mattalian | July 26

Voting starts Monday, and results will be announced on Thursday

Coronavirus

D.C.’s new quarantine travel rules explicitly affect college students

By Dan Papscun | July 24

AU spokesperson said the University is working on “appropriate next steps”

News

Student government shakeup: What’s next for the organization

By Kelsey Cartelli and Sarah Mattalian | July 23

Internal and student body elections will select replacements for the president, speaker

News

Instagram account creates space for Black students to anonymously post their experiences

By Fariha Rahman | July 22

@blackatamericanuniversity has created a ripple effect throughout the student body

Features

AU senior raises over $10,000 for BLM with virtual 5K

By Ayelet Sheffey | July 21

Over 400 people signed up for the event on Facebook

News

AU students denounce Trump administration’s decision to reverse transgender health protections

By Sarah Mattalian | July 19

Student Health Center discusses impacts on LGBTQ community at AU

Coronavirus

Trump administration rescinds controversial international student online education rule

By Dan Papscun | July 14

The announcement follows outcry from students and legal challenges by their universities, including AU

Coronavirus

AU backs lawsuit challenging Trump administration rule on international students

By Abbie Veitch | July 14

Rule would make students leave the US if they take only online classes

News

Students leave social Greek life following allegations of racism, sexual assault

By Fariha Rahman and Nina Heller | July 13

Entire fraternity chapter disaffiliates after students put pressure on Greek life

News

University’s fall plan leaves students scrambling for housing

By Nina Heller | July 12

Many are concerned about housing security

News

School of Education holds virtual conference about uplifting women through antiracist teaching

By Sarah Mattalian | July 9

The Summer Institute on Education, Equity and Justice hosts a series of webinars on education inequity

Podcast

Beyond the Byline Episode 14: Students Protest Racism and Police Brutality

By Evan Margiotta | July 8

Interviews with student activists who participated in Black Lives Matter demonstrations

News

Burwell announces additional steps toward racial equity at AU

By Dan Papscun | July 7

Steps include additional training for police officers and focus on recruiting faculty of color

News

AU College Democrats’ leaders resign following complaints over lack of diversity, inclusivity

By Ayelet Sheffey | July 6

Group should heal harm done to Black community, AU BSU says

News

AU will launch an equity and Title IX office in the fall

By Sophia Solano | July 5

New office will handle discrimination and sexual misconduct complaints

News

AU professor’s report shows the daily racial disparities among D.C. residents

By Eliza Schloss | July 1

The report comes from a collaborative analysis of surveys on perceptions of public institutions

News

Following concerns about handling of sexual misconduct allegations, AU responds

By Kelsey Carolan | June 29

Students put pressure on Greek life to take action

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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