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Petition circulating on social media calls for extending academic forgiveness

By Nina Heller · Saturday, May 30, 2020

AU says existing policies won’t change

Ibram X. Kendi, the founding director of the new Anti-Racist Research and Policy Center at AU.

Ibram X. Kendi testifies in House hearing on COVID-19’s impact on communities of color

By Ayelet Sheffey · Thursday, May 28, 2020

The SIS professor called on politicians to implement ‘antiracist’ policies

Burwell projects up to $100 million loss for 2021 fiscal year from pandemic

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun · Tuesday, May 26, 2020

In weekly message to AU community, Burwell outlines possible adjustments to handle the deficit

News

Customs and Border Protection recruiter unintentionally releases information of 1,300 AU career fair registrants

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | May 21

The agency is investigating the incident, according to a CBP spokesperson

News

AU administrators say they will support students following new Title IX rules

By Kelsey Carolan | May 20

The Office of Campus Life said in a webinar Thursday that they were still reviewing the rules

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AU College Democrats run scholarship for student coronavirus relief

By Emily Walsh | May 19

Scholarship money was provided by a national Democratic program

News

Provost Dan Myers will step down from his position in June

By Ayelet Sheffey | May 18

CAS Dean Peter Starr will serve as acting provost

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AU students express concerns over new Title IX regulations

By Kelsey Carolan | May 9

A petition urges AU to ‘reject’ the rules and implement ‘survivor-centric’ policies

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Burwell speaks to C-SPAN about the difficulties of transitioning to an online format

By Georgina DiNardo | May 9

Graduates’ names won’t be read aloud at Saturday’s online commencement, she says

News

Another student sues AU over tuition and fee refunds

By Sophie Austin | May 7

A student filed a similar class-action lawsuit against the University on Friday

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Student seeks tuition refunds in class-action lawsuit against the University

By Abbie Veitch , Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | May 5

Lawsuit alleges that AU failed to uphold its end of the bargain when classes moved online

Coronavirus

AU will be open in the fall, whether for in-person, online or hybrid classes

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | May 4

University will announce plans in June

News

AU community awaits a fall opening for the Hall of Science

By Grace Newton | May 4

Building remains under construction while students are away

Mary Clark served as interim provost in 2018.

News

Deputy Provost Mary Clark leaves position after 18 years at AU

By Abbie Veitch | April 29

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

News

SPA and WCL professor dies from COVID-19 at 66

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | April 25

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

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