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AU grad, inspired by grandfather, combines passions for research and patient care

By Emily Lytle · Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018

Noy Kaufman is on her way to becoming a physician scientist

Metro permanently approves U-Pass program at AU

By Haley Samsel · Tuesday, July 31, 2018

New and returning students must pick up new U-Pass card this semester

Student government hopes to improve internal diversity after inaugural survey

By Ayelet Sheffey · Monday, July 30, 2018

Survey shows growth in racial diversity but lack of participation from LGBT, international students

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AU graduate student living off-campus tests positive for tuberculosis

By Maria Carrasco | July 27

DC health department has notified people who came into contact with student

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‘We could have died’: After campus lockdown, students speak out on AU alert system

By Haley Samsel , Maria Carrasco and Brianna Crummy | July 26

247 students said they did not receive police alerts about “armed intruder” last week

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After final tenure denial, SOC professor files complaint with D.C. human rights office

By Julia Gagnon | July 24

Carolyn Brown has led a nearly year-long fight against her tenure denial

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Attending AU was Maria Butina’s ‘cover’ while working for Russian official, prosecutors say

By Haley Samsel | July 19

Court filings: Butina used student visa as way to remain in U.S. and act as Russian agent

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Armed intruder reported near American University campus

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | July 18

Lockdown ended after three hours

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Recent AU graduate charged with acting as Russian agent in U.S.

By Haley Samsel | July 16

Maria Butina, a gun rights activist and Russian citizen, graduated in May

Map highlighting original affected areas of the water advisory created by D.C. Water and Sewer Authority.

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Water advisory lifted from AU campus

By Maria Carrasco | July 13

The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority advised D.C. residents to boil their tap water for drinking and cooking as a precaution in certain D.C. areas.

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How would AU react in an active shooter situation? AU police outline protocol

By Sophie Austin | June 25

AUPD began introducing students to active shooter protocol in 2016

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Wellness Center rebranding to Health Promotion and Advocacy Center

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 24

Name change intended to clarify services the center offer

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Senior vice provost Mary Clark appointed interim provost

By Brianna Crummy | May 26

Clark will take over in July following departure of Scott Bass

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Christine BN Chin named dean of SIS

By Maria Carrasco | May 24

Chin has served as interim dean since August

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The perfect storm

By Courtney Rozen | May 1

Features

Asian-American Student Union launches new 'family program' to build community

By Daniella Ignacio | April 30

Bigs provide mentorship and friendship for littles

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One year later, Blackprint staff reflects on covering the May 2017 banana incident

By Courtney Rozen | April 30

When someone strung bananas from nooses on American University’s campus last May, Lauren Lumpkin first heard about it from friends at The Blackprint. At the time, the publication was new to AU.

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Sophomore selected to represent AU community on advisory neighborhood commission

By Abbie Veitch | April 29

Taylor Berlin represents AU on advisory neighborhood commission

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Burwell: ‘All credible leads have been exhausted’ in May 2017 banana incident investigation

By Haley Samsel and Courtney Rozen | April 27

Announcement comes nearly a year since hate crime rocked American University

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Emma Sulkowicz discusses art and activism on college campuses

By Abbie Veitch | April 27

Artist known for Mattress Carrying performance art visits AU

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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