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When it comes to faculty diversity, students and faculty say AU has more work to do

By Mariana Trujillo and Katie Mass | May 1

As AU measures ‘Inclusive Excellence’ progress, students find representation falls short in the classroom

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Student organizations highlight a lack of intersectionality in campus activism

By Isabella Brown and Tyler Davis | May 1

Although some student organizations make an effort to include a diversity of voices, many still feel that political activism on campus overlooks marginalized groups

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BREAKING: AUPD opens investigation into suspicious activity in Kerwin Hall

By Owen Auston-Babcock | April 27

The University is encouraging anyone with information to contact AUPD

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Another reason an on-campus ANC race tied 1-1? Incorrect ballots

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 27

Several AU students were accidentally given ballots for the wrong neighborhood commission seat in the November election

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Students and advocates aren’t satisfied as University’s Community Working Group on sexual violence nears final recommendations

By Walker Whalen | April 25

Outside organizations levy criticism, students claim they are mistreated at meetings

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Two Supreme Court cases may threaten current admissions policies at American University

By Kathryn Squyres | April 24

‘Advancing diversity in college admissions’ panel explores the legal and political history that led to this moment 

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Investigation

“Bare minimum of legality”: Students, faculty and staff face ongoing challenges with campus accessibility

By Walker Whalen | April 21

Issues with accommodations and building accessibility have created barriers for community members with disabilities

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With a rise in metro crime, AU students reflect on their transportation

By Samantha Skolnick | April 20

Life after WMATA derailment

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AU COVID-19 isolation policy forces students to improvise

By Kathryn Squyres | April 18

Students say issues with University communication led them to rely on friends or RAs for support

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When it comes to faculty diversity, students and faculty say AU isn’t living up to its promises

By Mariana Trujillo and Katie Mass | April 17

As AU measures ‘Inclusive Excellence’ progress, students find representation falls short in the classroom 

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Sports

AU community remembers legendary volleyball coach Barry Goldberg

By Delaney Hoke | April 17

Goldberg left a legacy of altruism on and off the court

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University’s commencement speakers to include Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, Monumental Sports CEO Ted Leonsis

By Nina Heller | April 13

This year’s ceremonies mark the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's commencement address

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Consulting firm used by AU to find new officials has history of unsuccessful searches

By Nina Heller | April 12

AU President Sylvia Burwell identified Storbeck as the firm it would use to fill the new positions in a Feb. 10 email to the AU community announcing the search for candidates.  

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Class-action lawsuit seeking partial tuition refunds from AU will proceed

By Abigail Turner | April 12

AU is not exempt from consumer protection for spring 2020 tuition and fees, according to district court

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American University’s Board of Trustees reflects on current mission and plans

By Tyler Davis | April 11

American University’s Board of Trustees reflects on current mission and plans

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AU will be under constant construction until 2026

By Natasha LaChac | April 11

The University held three budget community forums in March discussing the plans, emphasized transparency

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AU alum Sarah McBride talks about transgender pride, legislation and her personal journey

By Sarah Mattalian | April 10

'Rejection creates an excuse, while acceptance creates a standard' 

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