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University’s Model UN team earns highest-ever ranking

By Kelsey Carolan | February 20

The team was ranked sixth in the nation last fall

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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KPU and The Hill to host bipartisan panel on criminal justice reform at Newseum

By Maria Carrasco | February 6

Event will address FIRST STEP Act on Feb. 26

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Student Government Comptroller faces two week suspension for not fulfilling job duties

By Haley Samsel and Dan Papscun | February 5

Gisselle Gladden argues that she was not properly trained or warned about her performance

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Man wearing Confederate hoodie in TDR wasn't AU student, university says

By Haley Samsel | February 5

Fanta Aw: Episode highlights tension between freedom of speech and inclusion

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Features

Chinese international students build community through campus organizations and programs

By Sophie Austin | February 3

Students from China make up the largest proportion of AU’s international students

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News

AU administrators investigating reports of man wearing Confederate flag hoodie in TDR

By Haley Samsel and Abbie Veitch | February 1

University response was a result of students speaking out about incident on social media

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University group shares its findings on AU’s connections to slavery at roundtable

By Abbie Veitch | January 31

Event discussed ideas for memorial, incorporating history into curriculum

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AU students studying in Nairobi describe experiences following deadly terrorist attack

By Dan Papscun | January 30

Classes at AU Nairobi campus canceled, other security measures implemented

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Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale to speak at AU next week

By Abbie Veitch | January 28

Seale has continued his activism through authoring several books 

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Features

Muslim prayer room in Kay Spiritual Life Center renovated after students advocate for changes

By Sophie Austin | January 25

Chaplain says renovations show that Muslim community is as important “as any other” religious group on campus

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News

In “State of Student Government” speech, SG president urges senate to increase budget transparency

By Dan Papscun | January 24

Valentina Fernández on SG: “Personal interest still triumphs over teamwork and collaboration”  

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