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CDI and students secure affinity stoles for virtual graduation in December

By Clare Mulroy · Monday, Nov. 23, 2020

CDI announces pick up and delivery logistics for December graduation affinity stoles after being unable to provide stoles for May 2020 graduates

Pro-Trump rallies draw far-right groups, counterprotesters following Biden victory

By Skye Witley · Friday, Nov. 20, 2020

AU College Republicans and AU SPA professor react

AU implements a new resource for virtual mental health services

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen · Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020

Students can use YOU@American to assess and track their quality of health

Coronavirus

AU will replace spring break with ‘Wellness Week’

By Cecilia Markley | November 17

Synchronous classes will continue, but assignments and exams are canceled for the week

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News

Students with disabilities share the ups and downs of online classes

By Abbie Veitch and Kelsey Carolan | November 17

“I was incapable of performing at the level I usually am,” one student says

Coronavirus

AU asks community to report travel ahead of Thanksgiving

By Nina Heller | November 16

“Health and safety are more important than ever,” Burwell says

News

Art curators and artists adjust to online museums and creative disruptions

By Stephanie Mirah and Isabella Goodman | November 13

Museums have moved their exhibitions online, but the hard work of curators who create them has not stopped

News

Women of color leave Greek life after a series of racism allegations

By Fariha Rahman | November 12

Five women of color tell their stories

News

In major shift, AU begins adoption of holistic teaching evaluation system

By Dan Papscun | November 11

While the data-driven Student Evaluations of Teaching will continue, they will be one component of a larger portfolio review

News

Comfort Foods: Naomi Greengold connects to her Nigerian heritage through jollof rice

By Clare Mulroy | November 11

The spicy dish is a reminder of family and childhood

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News

University says SIS professor who sued for age discrimination was terminated for misconduct

By Abbie Veitch | November 10

Lawyers for AU and professor agree to protective order

Sports

BREAKING: Patriot League announces men’s and women’s 2021 basketball schedules

By Alec Branch | November 9

Both teams will play a 16-game season beginning Jan. 2, face just five opponents

Features

White House Historical Association, Antiracist Research and Policy Center launch fellowship

By Kate Corliss | November 9

Historical Association explores the history and legacy of slavery in D.C.

News

American University community reacts to news of Biden’s victory

By The Eagle News Staff | November 7

“AU students have their work cut out for them.”

Features

American University students find passion and purpose through working on campaigns

By Sarah Mattalian | November 6

Working for candidates while still being a student has been a fulfilling experience

News

Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Bob Woodward to speak at Nov. 12 virtual event

By Dan Papscun | November 5

Moderated by SOC professor Leonard Steinhorn, event will cover the evolution of investigative journalism

News

The Eagle Election Night Live Blog

By The Eagle Staff | November 3

Live state updates and professor, student and organization reactions to be posted all night

News

Nearly 60 AU faculty and staff members sign letter supporting students protesting after election

By Dan Papscun | November 3

Signatories call on others to join them, will adjust course expectations if necessary

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News

AU students react to Kamala Harris’ historic vice presidential campaign

By Abbie Veitch | November 2

Students, alumni weigh-in on policy, identity

Coronavirus

University to lose up to $116 million to coronavirus expenses, raising questions about AU’s future

By Sophia Solano and Nina Heller | October 30

Weeklong furloughs, paused retirement plan contributions spark faculty concerns

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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