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KPU, Greek organizations host AU alum Rep. Donald McEachin

By Ben Foster | September 14

Congressman addresses May hate crime during remarks

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AU students protest Trump’s DACA decision

By Jonathan Bergman | September 14

About 100 people gathered Saturday outside the White House, chanting “Defend DACA”

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Survey: Nearly 30 percent of AU’s grad students say they’ve had an unwanted sexual experience

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | September 12

Graduate students see campus resources as ‘something for undergraduates,’ researcher said

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Malala Yousafzai named 2017 Wonk of the Year

By Maria Carrasco | September 12

American University will host Nobel Peace Prize recipient later this month

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5 key takeaways from the Immigrant Justice Clinic’s session on DACA

By Lydia Calitri | September 12

The Washington College of Law’s Immigrant Justice Clinic (IJC) and the Office of Campus Life hosted an informational session Friday to “generate community discussion” on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Audience members also asked questions in an anonymous Q&A session. Primarily moderated by law students Katie Conway, Liz Pinolini and Courtney Cataudella, the presentation was held following President Trump’s Sept.

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Alum and activist Sarah McBride headlines College Democrats event

By Maria Carrasco | September 7

McBride spoke about improvements in transgender rights, voting for Democrats

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‘Every legal means’: Burwell reiterates University’s support for DACA, undocumented students

By Brianna Crummy | September 6

As White House phases out DACA program, Burwell will not label AU a ‘sanctuary campus’

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, by August Wilson
Two River Theatre Company
9/9/16
Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Scenic Design: Charlie Corcoran
Costume Designer: Karen Perry
Lighting Designer: Burke Brown

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Part-time student, full-time star: 63-year-old actress hopes to earn AU degree

By Lydia Calitri | September 6

‘Dreamgirls’ performer Arnetia Walker sacrificed college for acting

Interim Vice President of Campus Life Fanta Aw speaks at a University town hall on May 2, 2017 about the May 1 hate crime.

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Fanta Aw named vice president of campus life

By Emily Martin | August 31

Aw will transition from interim vice president on Sept. 1

Students marching on campus in 2014 calling for the AU administration to take action against the disbanded fraternity, Epsilon Iota.

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University disciplines 19 Epsilon Iota members for conduct violations

By Matt Holt and Haley Samsel | August 28

18 students were dismissed, one member faces disciplinary probation

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The headlines you need to know going into the 2017-2018 school year

By Haley Samsel | August 24

Frequent protests, the selection of a new university president and a hate crime that shook the student body to its core made last year a whirlwind for AU students, faculty and employees.