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Former AU student crowdfunds thousands to pay off balance at AU after being cut off from parents

By Ayelet Sheffey | September 17

After coming out as transgender to his family, student has not been able to continue his education

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Student creates political action committee to support Democratic candidates

By Anna Donohue | September 11

Noah Levy’s Fact PAC provides free data analysis to candidates who can’t afford it

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DCist moves back into the neighborhood

By Emily Lytle | September 9

WAMU gives local news site a second life after November shutdown

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New club aims to support underrepresented students in STEM

By Emily Seymour | September 6

Underrepresented Students in STEM (USS) started at AU this fall

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Looking to join a student organization this fall? Here are some of your options

By Julia Gagnon | September 4

Ahead of AU’s involvement fair, club leaders discuss how they’re gearing up for the semester

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With ‘Portraits of Immigrants,’ AU alumna uses art to tell immigrant stories

By Jessily Crispyn | August 29

Betsy Ashton’s portraits have been shown in galleries and churches across the country

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AU’s LA intensive program connects participants to entertainment industry

By Jessily Crispyn | August 27

SOC took 20 students and recent alumni to Los Angeles in May

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Get to know the history behind some of AU’s most prominent buildings

By Brianna Crummy | August 21

Founders, donors recognized in naming of different schools, residence halls

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Resident assistants share their advice on how to manage dorm life

By Ayelet Sheffey | August 19

Going from living in the privacy of a family home to living in a freshman residence hall with one or two roommates can be a rocky transition.

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How Tamir Harper is already making his mark on the public education system

By Sophie Austin | August 10

The incoming AU freshman founded a nonprofit focused on improving urban education

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AU grad, inspired by grandfather, combines passions for research and patient care

By Emily Lytle | August 1

Noy Kaufman is on her way to becoming a physician scientist

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Asian-American Student Union launches new 'family program' to build community

By Daniella Ignacio | April 30

Bigs provide mentorship and friendship for littles

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Sophomore selected to represent AU community on advisory neighborhood commission

By Abbie Veitch | April 29

Taylor Berlin represents AU on advisory neighborhood commission

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SPA professor to launch project on civil discourse this fall

By Alec Schemmel | April 20

Project aims to help students become “architects of their own speech”

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Professor, service dog travel world to compete in agility competitions

By Laura Romero | April 16

AU professor Chip Gerfen never expected his service dog, Trudi, to take him across the globe, winning numerous awards in national and international agility competitions.

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University announces plans to research AU’s possible ties to slavery

By Sophie Austin | April 12

Committee was formed after Eagle editor published op-ed on AU founder

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Alumna Susan Wild runs for Pennsylvania congressional seat

By Abbie Veitch | April 10

Wild is the only female candidate seeking the Democratic nomination

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