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University officials provide updates on contact tracing procedures, general pandemic protocol at community forum

By Kate Corliss · Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021

Administrators present five-pronged approach to mitigating COVID risks during the hybrid fall 2021 semester

AU reports 202 new COVID-19 cases, one self-reported hospitalization this week

By Dan Papscun and Clare Mulroy · Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

The University rolled out an updated COVID-19 dashboard at the beginning of semester

AU institutes testing wave across four residence hall floors in wake of two positive COVID-19 tests

By Dan Papscun · Monday, Sept. 6, 2021

Decision was made out of “abundance of caution,” University said

News

Multiple sexual misconduct complaints filed against former University chaplain, Methodist records show

By Skye Witley | September 1

Mark Schaefer was allegedly fired from the University

Multimedia

For the first time since March 2020, Eagles head back to campus

By The Eagle Staff | August 30

A look into academics, campus life, vaccines and sports this semester

Sports

Reigning Patriot League champions men’s soccer looks to continue their winning ways

By Lee Clarke | August 26

First full season since 2019 sees the Eagles seeking to repeat

Sports

William & Mary quells women’s soccer 2-1 in season-opener

By Sara Campbell | August 24

The Eagles failed to capitalize on offense to score an equalizer in their first match of the season

wheelinâ€™ in â€” D.C. is planning to increase its bike lanes from 45 to 80 miles. A section of Pennsylvania Avenue running from the White House to the Capitol will even ban cars from its middle lane.

News

Proposal for new bike lane receives support from students and residents alike

By Nina Heller | August 20

Proposed bike lane would increase safety for cyclists in Glover Park neighborhood

News

Black affinity AUx2 is praised as a safe space for Black students

By Isabella Brown | August 13

While there is more work to be done, students call for program continuation and expansion

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University outlines health and safety protocols for fall semester

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss | August 6

Guidelines include indoor masking, vaccine requirements, limited in-person events

News

D.C. Zoning Commission approves American University Campus Plan

By Abigail Pritchard | August 4

Years in the making, the plan now awaits official order to begin work

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University reinstates indoor mask requirement

By Kelsey Carolan | July 30

This update is in accordance with Mayor Bowser’s new indoor mask mandate

News

Ex-American University chaplain sued for sexual assault by former student

By Skye Witley | July 21

Lawsuit alleges that University, church failed to investigate

News

BREAKING: University announces partnership with Pepsi as official beverage provider

By Nina Heller and Kate Corliss | July 16

Five-year deal includes Pepsi products on-campus and event sponsorships

News

University remains confident in plan to reopen campus despite increase in delta variant cases

By Ben Johansen | July 14

Health experts believe the available vaccines are effective in fighting the variant

News

Housing and Residence Life displaces returning students currently assigned to Leonard Hall

By Zoe Bell | July 13

Increased number of first-year students demands new housing assignments for some

News

Kogod professor sues University in gender discrimination lawsuit

By Sophia Solano | July 7

Professor Jennifer Oetzel is alleging she is paid less than male counterparts of equal skill and experience

News

BREAKING: University shares interim faculty and staff travel approval plan set to go into effect on Aug. 14

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 30

Guidelines are the latest update in AU’s plan to return to in-person campus operations

Sports

Garland Bartlett hired as head coach of AU swimming and diving

By Andrew Powers | June 28

Bartlett previously spent five a years as assistant coach

Coronavirus

University unveils “AU Forward: Fall 2021 Health and Safety Plan” to go into effect starting Aug. 1

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 22

Document provides details on return to in-person campus operations

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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