Campus Life

News

Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses local government and leadership with College Democrats

By Olivia Alafriz | September 29

‘Don’t take your foot off the gas — we have a lot to do as Democrats to promote our values and fight for them every day’

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Swastika found on ceiling tile of Anderson Hall bathroom

By Zoe Bell | September 26

University pursuing further information about incident, Burwell said

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Coronavirus

University, D.C. Department of Health gives update on monkeypox at webinar

By Abigail Turner | September 22

Student Health Center working to get vaccines on campus

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‘Gen Z Takes on the Midterm Elections’ panel event explores what political issues matter most to young voters on both sides of the aisle

By Weslan Hansen | September 20

Students engaged with panelists on abortion rights, mental health

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AU’s Students Supporting Israel hosted first guest speaker event featuring Palestinian activist Bassem Eid

By Ellie White | September 16

Eid spoke to students on the Israel-Palestine conflict and the role of Israel in the Middle East

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Student Government stipends increase for executive board members

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | September 2

Budget passed over the summer after being considered by the Undergraduate Senate

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Coronavirus

American University will no longer provide isolation housing for students living on campus

By Jordan Young and Isabella Brown | September 1

Students residing in on-campus housing expected to isolate in place

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Students walk out of convocation in support of Staff Union strike

By Sarah Mattalian and Abigail Turner | August 26

Students left Bender Arena as Burwell spoke

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American University launches the Center for Well-Being Programs and Psychological Services

By Sarah Mattalian | August 18

The new center will combine the services of the Counseling Center and the Health Promotion and Advocacy Center 

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Student email accounts to transition to outlook starting next week

By Grace Harman | July 29

OIT plans to provide resources and support for students

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University receives $10M donation for new athletic center

By Kate Corliss | July 26

Second-largest naming gift in AU history is part of “Change Can’t Wait” fundraising campaign

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American University opens investigation into eight Washington College of Law students, concerning free speech advocates

By Weslan Hansen | July 11

At least one student cleared after students investigated for sentiments expressed about Roe v. Wade in class group chat

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Prospective educators prepare to teach amid country’s mass shooting crisis

By Eliza Schloss | July 6

‘I'm an educator, I understand all of what that involves’

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Coronavirus

I was hospitalized for COVID-19 while in isolation housing

By Jordan Young | June 24

Here is what the AU community should know 

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Students, faculty reflect on University's efforts to support students of color on campus

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | June 21

A closer look at how students, faculty and administration address racism through activism and policy

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Students face barriers in accessing services at the Counseling Center

By Rebeka Rafi and Mackenzie Konjoyan | June 3

Long wait times, referrals to outside therapists among concerns 

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Commuter students frustrated with University fees and feel disconnected with campus

By Isabella Brown | May 31

‘It’s not a lack of money, it’s just a poor allocation of resources’

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