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Marcia Fudge and Julián Castro discuss fair and equitable housing for all communities

By Weslan Hansen · Saturday, March 5, 2022

The Sine Institute hosts its first in-person event since 2019

American University Archives and Founders Week create an exhibit about AU’s history

By Maya Cederlund · Saturday, March 5, 2022

Exhibit features various student archives, acknowledges Hurst’s history with slavery

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Unchained at Last founder speaks to American University students about forced, child marriage

By Ellie White · Friday, March 4, 2022

Webinar presented by AU Women’s Initiative

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Revolutionary love: How Fredrika Newton keeps her husband’s legacy alive

By Fariha Rahman | March 4

Former Black Panther Party member rounds out Kennedy Political Union’s celebration of Black History Month

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BirdieLight founder and mother of former AU student addresses harm reduction strategies and the fentanyl epidemic

By Nina Heller | March 3

‘We have to be bold in our solutions’

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Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses 1619 Project and democracy at Founders Week event

By Abigail Turner | March 2

‘It is not the sign of a healthy society when you start banning books’

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SG Senate passes resolution urging University to include three-ply surgical masks under KN95, N95 and KF94 mandate

By Vera Tsang | March 2

Resolution sparks debate within Undergraduate Senate

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Disability rights activist Imani Barbarin on the systemic obstacles facing the disabled community

By Maeve Fishel | March 1

The writer discussed social media and the effects of the pandemic at virtual event

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'I’m you': Rev. Wendy Hamilton speaks to AU students about identity, politics and voting rights

By Mina Allen | February 28

Student Government hosts Hamilton in the School of International Service

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BREAKING: DC Fire Department responds to smoking laundry machine in Cassell Hall

By Clare Mulroy | February 27

AU spokesperson confirms no open fire, no injuries

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Students give back to community for Black History Month day of community service

By Maeve Fishel | February 25

Students spent the day volunteering at non-profits across DC

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Student organizations celebrate Black History Month on campus

By Maya Cederlund | February 24

Students reflect on spaces to have important conversations and comfortable spaces

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Uahikea Maile speaks to American University students on settler aloha 'āina

By Ellie White | February 23

Event part of first lecture in Settler Colonialism Event Series by student organizations

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School of Education receives $5 million grant to close the equity gap for Black and Latina women

By Daniella Jimenez | February 22

The donation helps efforts to make early childhood education more equitable for DC residents

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Washington College of Law invites Representative Jamie Raskin to introduce his new book

By Mina Allen | February 21

Raskin discusses trauma and democracy in the newly published book

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Founders Week explained: A guide to one of the University’s most notable traditions

By Abigail Turner | February 21

The celebration will look different this year because of operational and COVID-19 related changes

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Founders director Jeremy Ward is revamping the University’s annual celebration

By Abigail Turner and Vera Tsang | February 18

Founders Week to focus on individual and AU-wide community building

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Southeast Asia Student Network offers a chance for students to explore their identities

By Maya Cederlund | February 17

Curious students of all backgrounds are encouraged to join, celebrate and learn more about Southeast Asian culture

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The Indigenous Initiative: Carving out space for Indigenous students

By Isabella Brown | February 17

Students created the organization to represent and advocate for Indigenous students and communities

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Arts and science students reflect on beginning the semester virtually

By Eliza DuBose , Sara Winick and Anna Woodward | February 16

Students grapple with everything from engagement in lab classes to hybrid music lessons

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