Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 | Monday, January 18, 2021
Despite petitions, Hurst’s belief in education for all and personal regret for his prior treatment of Blacks, Hurst founded the University as a whites-only institution, without any explicit integration policy, in 1893.
Refusing to accept meal swipes during time off hurts students
American University women’s basketball team just competed in the NCAA Tournament for just the second time in school history.
Handled responsibly, AU’s wealth can enact real change toward ending genocide
A homily delivered by Rev. Mark Schaefer at a memorial service for freshman Kenneth Clarke
“I feel like I’ve found someone who really gets me”
Let’s help Fernández bridge the gap
Five resident assistants endorse Valentina Fernández for Student Government president
The poor, the least skilled and minorities are hurt the most by minimum wage hikes
I want to talk about something that isn’t often brought up in discussions about equality: sex education.
Public transportation is a misunderstood and underappreciated public good that provides several essential services that benefit low-income communities in particular.
She is the only AU community member to receive this opportunity
The snowflake’s dilemma
As a Jewish student, I am disappointed by the school’s lack of support for our community
There are many things about American University that I’m glad aren’t replicated at my home school, The University at Edinburgh.
Professor Dan Sayers, whose work is represented at NMAAHC, writes why venue is inappropriate
If I had gone to my local state college, I never would have found this kind of commitment
Muslim women deserve to discuss the hijab on their own terms
We should consider process, acknowledge progress before blaming “the administration”
The Eagle staff is committed to supporting Latinx and undocumented students
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