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Michelle Obama, Laura Bush headline conference led by SPA at the National Archives

By Courtney Rozen | September 19

It’s rare to see a sitting and former first lady in one room, but it’s equally uncommon to hear them share their own stories as spouses of the Commander in Chief. That’s exactly what happened at the National Archives on Friday morning, where first lady Michelle Obama and former first lady Laura Bush emphasized their shared support for military service members and their families at the School of Public Affairs sponsored conference America’s First Ladies: In Service to our Nation. The private event was part of an ongoing series on the legacy of the nation’s first ladies spearheaded by Anita McBride, the event’s coordinator and SPA’s executive in residence. “This theme today was the thread that binds all first ladies together because no matter what issue that they choose while they are in the White House, they are all spouse of the commander in chief,” McBride told The Eagle following the event.

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Faculty, staff reflect on their memories of 9/11

By Theresa Maher and Alisha Rajan | September 13

In commemoration of last weekend’s 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, The Eaglehas collected stories from AU faculty describing their experiences from that day

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Aramark employee hospitalized during shift last week

By Ivy Kaplan | September 7

An Aramark housekeeping staff member was taken to the hospital last Tuesday afternoon after suffering from severe pain during her shift.

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How to land the perfect federal work-study job this fall

By Nora Turner | August 22

These five tips and tricks will help students prepare for work-study

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Student award winners reflect on their AU experience

By Shannon Scovel | June 6

AU honors graduates for their achievements both in and out of the classroom

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After AU: Alumna Mindy Myers talks politics, taking advantage of D.C.

By Riddhi Sarkar | April 28

Myers has worked everywhere from the Clinton White House to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s campaign

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After AU: Alumnus Ryan Hansan, founder of ScratchDC

March 28

Hansan talks about the inspiration behind the healthy meal delivery system, his company's part in food delivery and his journey to success in the D.C. food industry

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Campus prepares for record-breaking blizzard

By Deanna Mudry | January 22

Public Safety and Facilities Management have been getting ready to keep the AU community safe during the storm

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College of Arts and Sciences establishes Department of Health Studies

By Courtney Rozen | January 19

The focused program will give health students more opportunities and attention

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Univision’s Maria Salinas talks immigration, upcoming election at SOC event

By Nadia Palacios | November 30

Salinas talked to a full room about the voice of Latino youth and her life in news.

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After AU: Alumnus Chris Obermeyer, teacher and lobbyist

By Ellie Hartleb | November 6

Chris Obermeyer moved to D.C. to study the evolution of fish as a PhD student at George Washington University.

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AU ranked among top Teach for America producers

By Courtney Rozen | October 30

Students have mixed feelings as to whether TFA is a positive program recruiting on campus

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SIS professor’s documentary explores history of Islam in Europe

By Riddhi Sarkar | October 26

Ambassador Akbar Ahmed’s film “Journey into Europe” was viewed by a full house Thursday night.

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Mindful Mondays bring meditation and intention to students

By Aubrey Violeta Gelpieryn | October 13

Two AU advisers created the program to help students adjust to the often stressful college environment.

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