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Prospective educators prepare to teach amid country’s mass shooting crisis

By Eliza Schloss | July 6

‘I'm an educator, I understand all of what that involves’

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DC shows support for abortion rights after Supreme Court decision

By Nina Heller and Olivia Alafriz | June 28

‘I’m here in rage’

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DC community rallies at March for Our Lives event

By Ben Johansen | June 22

 Gun control activists and politicians spoke out against recent shootings and gun violence

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Students, faculty reflect on University's efforts to support students of color on campus

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | June 21

A closer look at how students, faculty and administration address racism through activism and policy

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Students face barriers in accessing services at the Counseling Center

By Rebeka Rafi and Mackenzie Konjoyan | June 3

Long wait times, referrals to outside therapists among concerns 

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Commuter students frustrated with University fees and feel disconnected with campus

By Isabella Brown | May 31

‘It’s not a lack of money, it’s just a poor allocation of resources’

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American University chooses scholar and public health expert Shannon Hader as next dean of SIS

By Ben Johansen | May 26

Hader will take over on July 1

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University updates COVID-19 policies for summer 2022

By Sarah Mattalian | May 24

Changes include a mask-optional policy on campus and an update to testing format

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‘It just didn't feel real’: Seniors reflect on fundamental college experiences and opportunities lost to the pandemic

By Isabella Brown | April 29

After two years of living with COVID, seniors recall their struggle with the online format of virtual learning and missing out on key experiences

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Construction of new Center for Athletic Performance to displace AU community garden

By Mary Kett | April 26

The current American University community garden space will be displaced due to construction of the new Center for Athletic Performance (CAP), beginning on an unknown date after the 2022-2023 academic year.  The 2021 AU Campus Plan, which proposed the construction of a new athletic facility and ...

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: East Campus COVID-19 testing site to temporarily relocate to Mary Graydon Center Monday

By Zoe Bell | April 26

Testing site will be permanently relocated to Beeghly Building, anticipated May 16

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Students across the political divide reflect on freedom of speech amid tense campus climate

By Zoe Bell and Abigail Turner | April 26

Liberal, conservative students on when freedom of speech matters most

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As University solicits donations from alumni, majority of AU students graduate with debt

By Abigail Pritchard and Phoebe Damsky | April 25

The University continues to fundraise through alumni and campaigns.

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Women’s Initiative’s Take Back the Night rally sparks conversation about sexual violence, state of mental health support on campus

By Maeve Fishel | April 22

Attendees shared stories of sexual violence and called for changes to AU’s mental health resources

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Centennial Hall to house sophomores as well as freshmen next year

By Grace Harman | April 20

Members of the class of 2025 have mixed feelings regarding the change

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University’s commencement speakers feature WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and prominent public figures such as Symone Sanders and Gina McCarthy

By Olivia Alafriz | April 20

AU will hold seven ceremonies across two weekends, including one for 2020 and 2021 graduates

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AU to move to Tenleytown-centered ANC and get second commissioner in Ward 3 redistricting

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 20

Under a new proposal by the Ward 3 ANC Redistricting Task Force, campus will be divided into two single-member districts

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