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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

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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

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News

American University announces addition of Juneteenth to next year’s academic calendar

By Kelsey Carolan | June 18

The University will be closed on June 19 in 2022 and onward in observance of the new federal holiday

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News

Graffiti found on campus criticizes University and MPD

By Nina Heller and Gabriel Ferris | June 16

Messages critical of board of trustees member, AUPD and MPD

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News

Sexual assault and Greek life: is reform effective?

By Sarah Mattalian | June 9

Students and staff at American University grapple with the possibilities of reforming Greek life to lessen risks of assault

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Coronavirus

University lifts outdoor mask requirement for fully vaccinated individuals

By Ben Johansen | June 7

Indoor mask requirements stay in place, with some exceptions

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News

AU receives $5 million neuroscience gift from University trustee

By Skye Witley | June 2

Donation comes as University looks to expand STEM efforts

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News

While progress has been made, Muslim students say administration’s support during Ramadan is lacking

By Kate Corliss | May 25

AU’s Muslim Student Association talks funding, community during the pandemic

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News

University to require faculty and staff members to be vaccinated

By Nina Heller | May 24

AU to host on-campus vaccine clinic for students, faculty, staff, contract workers and immediate family

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News

Comptroller Max Rubin announces resignation from position in statement to SG body

By Ben Johansen | May 24

Rubin’s resignation comes only five weeks after he took over the role, leaving the position unfilled until a successor is appointed

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News

2021 graduates’ payment information compromised after Herff Jones cyberattack

By Jordan Young | May 17

Graduates used Herff Jones to buy caps, gowns and other graduation items

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News

University announces “Change Can’t Wait” campaign with $500 million goal

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss | May 12

AU has raised 54 percent of goal, now calls on community to “sustain” momentum

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News

Here’s what the proposed AU Police Department Oversight Board might look like

By Dan Papscun and Sophia Solano | May 12

Outgoing SG President Eric Brock's plan is currently under consideration by the University

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News

On-campus residents and staff share dining experiences during the Mid-Semester Residential Experience

By Kelly McDonnell and Sara Winick | May 11

Through an eventful school year and mini-semester on campus, residents and staff alike had mixed reactions to AU’s food and dining services

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Coronavirus

Despite under-testing students, AU wraps up spring semester with low COVID-19 count

By Skye Witley | May 10

How the University expanded in-person operations in the middle of a pandemic

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Opinion

To the Class of 2021: Once an eagle, always a part of The Eagle

By The Eagle Staff | May 9

Editor’s Correction: This article has been corrected with the proper spelling of Fariha Rahman’s name.  As we begin the summer and prepare to transition into a new wave of staff members at The Eagle, it is important to congratulate those who have made this newspaper what it is today. The Class ...

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News

University renews U-Pass program for the fall 2021 semester

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss | May 3

Following a year without the U-Pass, AU will resume pre-pandemic operations

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