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AU community awaits a fall opening for the Hall of Science

By Grace Newton · Monday, May 4, 2020

Building remains under construction while students are away

Mary Clark served as interim provost in 2018.

Deputy Provost Mary Clark leaves position after 18 years at AU

By Abbie Veitch · Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Clark is set to become the provost at the University of Denver

SPA and WCL professor dies from COVID-19 at 66

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan · Saturday, April 25, 2020

Joseph Kaplan was a ‘consummate mentor’ to students, SPA colleague says

Coronavirus

Despite professors’ best efforts, students struggle with online classes

By Dan Papscun | April 24

Lack of motivation, connection and community makes participation difficult

News

American University accepts 38 percent of applicants for the class of 2024

By Sophie Austin | April 23

This year had the most applicants in AU history

Coronavirus

AU community shows support for furloughed food service workers

By Kelsey Cartelli | April 22

Many have been left without source of income

News

BREAKING: AU announces full financial divestment from fossil fuel stocks

By Dan Papscun and Nina Heller | April 22

Decision comes after a decade of student outcry

News

Henry Louis Gates Jr. is the commencement speaker for class of 2020

By Kelsey Carolan | April 21

May commencement ceremony will be online

News

SG referendum supporting divestment from fossil fuel industry passes

By Kelsey Cartelli and Nina Heller | April 17

Student body shows support for potential future Board of Trustees action

Coronavirus

University projected to lose $27 million due to the COVID-19 response

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | April 17

In email to AU community, executive team outline changes to staffing, payment, long-term projects

News

On The Record: “We are...all in this together”

By Brianna Crummy | April 17

The Eagle shares how we’re all united as we continue through the coronavirus pandemic

News

Jok, Saldanha, Pillai and Levine elected to 2020-2021 Student Government executive board

By Kelsey Cartelli and Nina Heller | April 16

Turnout increased by 16.5 percent this year, with 2,265 students voting

Coronavirus

Petition circulating on social media calls for a universal pass grading system

By Kelsey Carolan | April 16

University says students should not expect the optional pass/fail system to be changed

Coronavirus

AUSG takes action in response to coronavirus disruptions

By Kelsey Cartelli | April 16

Under state of exception, SG aims to provide relief to struggling students

News

Jok campaign accuses Eric Brock of campaign violations

By Nina Heller | April 15

Ethical questions, election violations raised in Judicial Board inquiry

News

Online SG president and comptroller debate interrupted by anonymous harassment

By Dan Papscun and Kelsey Cartelli | April 9

Despite disruption, moderators say the discussion was worthwhile

News

On The Record: The Eagle decides to no longer endorse SG candidates

By Brianna Crummy | April 3

As a student newspaper, we must inform students, not influence their decisions

Coronavirus

AUSG elections shift requirements in the wake of COVID-19

By Nina Heller | April 2

Deadlines extended, in-person interactions moved online

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU suspends in-person spring commencement amid coronavirus disruptions

By The Eagle News Staff | March 30

Ceremony to take place online with special December option for May graduates

Coronavirus

Bender Library to stop onsite work for two weeks

By Kimberly Cataudella | March 29

Library will reassess reopening in two weeks, ASAC resources remain available online

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