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When it comes to faculty diversity, students and faculty say AU isn’t living up to its promises

By Mariana Trujillo and Katie Mass · Monday, April 17, 2023

As AU measures ‘Inclusive Excellence’ progress, students find representation falls short in the classroom

Student Government resolution urges University to end 6-8 counseling session limit

By Abigail Hatting · Friday, April 14, 2023

“It’s an issue and a policy that’s not equitable at all”

AU alum Sarah McBride talks about transgender pride, legislation and her personal journey

By Sarah Mattalian · Monday, April 10, 2023

'Rejection creates an excuse, while acceptance creates a standard'

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Santos, Islam, Wolfe and Comino elected to 2023-2024 Student Government executive board

By Owen Auston-Babcock | April 7

Turnout decreased by 46 percent, with 1,356 students voting

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American University releases plans for new Student Thriving Complex

By Sara Winick and Connor Sturniolo | April 7

Construction to begin in 2024 for new athletic facilities, renovations to Mary Graydon Center

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Student Government presidential candidates discuss advocacy, campus issues and goals at debate

By Kendall Thompson and Owen Auston-Babcock | April 7

American University Student Government president candidates discuss advocacy, campus issues and goals at debate presidential debate

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Meet the 2023-2024 Student Government executive board candidates

By Kendall Thompson | April 5

Voting opens April 5 at noon

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Undergraduate Senate passes sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights

By Owen Auston-Babcock | March 31

Students urging University to adopt it into official policy

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Kennedy Political Union hosts scholar and activist Angela Davis

By Tyler Davis | March 31

The political activist discussed the goals of Black liberation and her work in movements such as prison abolition

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School of Communication hosts panel discussion on transgender life in higher education

By Zoe Bell | March 10

Panelists discussed challenges of being trans in higher education, cisgender normativity and lack of representation

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AU students work with women’s group Task Force Nyx to highlight voices of Afghan women

By Maeve Fishel | March 10

Participants created panel, other events to amplify and support activists’ voices

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Students gather to honor Disability Day of Mourning at candlelight vigil

By Sarah Mattalian | March 9

Members of the AU community and Disabled Student Union recognized and mourned victims of filicide

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In its second year, AU's Black affinity housing continues to foster and affirm Black student experiences

By Tyler Davis | March 6

The living-learning community is dedicated to fostering and affirming Black student experiences

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Student Government hosts candlelight vigil in honor of Tyre Nichols

By Tyler Davis | February 21

Students gathered to honor yet another victim of police violence

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Three months after AU announced a working group to address concerns about sexual violence, students say it isn’t doing enough

By Walker Whalen | February 21

"It prevents people from getting involved and staying engaged"

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Muslim Student Association joins Cornell students, others in Capitol Hill protest for Uyghur rights

By Maeve Fishel | February 17

Speakers demanded government action to address Uyghur abuses in China

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Students reflect on State of the Union, current political climate

By Kathryn Squyres | February 15

What students at one of America’s most politically active campuses thought about President Joe Biden’s address

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Traveling exhibit from the Anne Frank Center is coming to Bender Library after spring break

By Zoe Bell and Samantha Skolnick | February 15

AU partners with University of South Carolina team to train student tour guides in being ‘upstanders’ rather than bystanders

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Student-led Asian American Pacific Islander organizations hold candlelight vigil for victims of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings

By Maya Cederlund and Abigail Hatting | February 8

Organization leaders call out AU administration failure to address incidents of AAPI hate

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Sylvia Burwell discusses the value of free expression on college campuses at Bipartisan Policy Center event

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 6

Conversation focused on finding balance between free speech and inclusion

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