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John Kasich named 2019 Wonk of the Year

By Maria Carrasco · Friday, March 8, 2019

AU will play host to the former Republican governor and presidential candidate later this month

Center for Media and Social Impact hosts two-day conference focused on civic media

By Kelsey Carolan · Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Over 20 speakers gathered at AU to discuss storytelling’s impact on social justice

Walk signs added to Ward Circle to improve pedestrian safety

By Maria Carrasco · Tuesday, March 5, 2019

After community meetings in 2016 and 2017, D.C. transportation department decided to install signs

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 6: AU Responds to Racist Imagery in Yearbooks

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | March 4

Reporters discuss fraternities' reactions to photos and arc of men's basketball season

News

University faith leaders grapple with United Methodist Church vote to keep ban on same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ clergy

By Abbie Veitch | March 3

“The question is: Do we leave or do we stay and fight?”

News

University partners with organization focused on promoting student voices in decision-making

By Asher Weinstein | March 3

Student Voice Index rates how colleges utilize student input in university matters

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Board of Trustees votes to increase tuition by three percent in fiscal years 2020 and 2021

By Ayelet Sheffey | March 1

Administrators say cost increase will go toward more financial aid, faculty and staff salaries

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As Board of Trustees meets, students protest tuition increases

By Kelsey Carolan | February 28

“We don’t need good words or good faith, we need action”

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Senate committee releases finance report outlining SG budget allocations, student stipends

By Dan Papscun | February 28

Report also recommends steps SG could take to improve budget transparency

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Fraternities respond to yearbook photos ‘of concern’ published in February

By Julia Gagnon | February 28

Photos are not “reflective” of where AU fraternities are today, members say

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Students plan to protest tuition increase during board meeting Thursday

By Sophie Austin | February 26

In a town hall led by organizers, students discussed frustrations with high tuition

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Students travel to Virginia for AU’s annual Founders Day Ball

By Kelsey Carolan | February 25

Over 2,500 tickets were distributed for event, making it largest ever

News

AU commits to investing another $61 million toward diversity and inclusion initiatives

By Sophie Austin | February 21

One-year progress report lists accomplishments of Inclusive Excellence plan

Features

University’s Model UN team earns highest-ever ranking

By Kelsey Carolan | February 20

The team was ranked sixth in the nation last fall

News

D.C. judge denies AU’s request for retrial in professor’s age discrimination case

By Julia Gagnon | February 18

University had previously been ordered to pay former SIS instructor over $1.3 million

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 5: The AU Working Group on the Influence of Slavery

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | February 18

What American University discovered about its historical ties to slavery and how it happened

News

Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen to speak at AU later this month

By Abbie Veitch | February 15

House Judiciary Committee member will speak to students on Feb. 28

News

In press call, Burwell discusses how AU is addressing students’ mental health challenges

By Julia Gagnon | February 12

AU president argues that employers need to prepare support networks for graduates

News

In review of yearbooks, American University officials uncover fifteen photos ‘of concern’

By Haley Samsel | February 11

Eagle analysis of old issues found at least four photos of people in blackface

News

Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale urges political organizing among young people

By Asher Weinstein | February 8

Seale spoke about his past, uniqueness of the Black Panthers

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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