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American University’s Board of Trustees reflects on current mission and plans

By Tyler Davis | April 11

American University’s Board of Trustees reflects on current mission and plans

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AU will be under constant construction until 2026

By Natasha LaChac | April 11

The University held three budget community forums in March discussing the plans, emphasized transparency

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

By Sarah Mattalian | April 10

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

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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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'We will not be erased’: Protesters gather on Capitol Hill to demand protections for LGBTQ+ youth

By Maeve Fishel | April 5

The protest organized by Queer Youth Assemble offered stories of hope, calls on lawmakers to fight anti-transgender legislation

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AU ANC’s one-vote tie raises concerns over lack of student engagement in local politics

By Abigail Hatting | April 5

 Numerous barriers limit students from voting and running for office in DC

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AU launches new meal plans based on student feedback

By Kathryn Squyres | April 4

Updates to meal plans include unlimited meal swipes for TDR, limited retail meal exchanges, dining dollars, mobile ordering credit and guest meals

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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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Check out these events at the National Cherry Blossom Festival

By Abigail Hatting | March 24

This year’s annual festival hosts a variety of performances, celebrations and food

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Duo multi-factor authentication expansion to Canvas is just one of many steps in University-wide push for cybersecurity

By Abigail Pritchard | March 24

Multi-factor authentication will eventually be used for staff and Eagle Service, officials say

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A legacy three decades in the making, Fanta Aw says adieu to AU

By Clair Sapilewski | March 23

The AU vice president leaves to become CEO of NAFSA

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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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DC activists and lawmakers call for action to prevent gun violence

By Ella Rousseau and Abigail Hatting | March 9

“We know that what deters crime and creates healthy communities isn’t stiff penalties: it’s sufficient support and resources.”

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American University installs period product dispensers across campus

By Katie Mass | March 9

All 330 dispensers will be installed and stocked by March 14

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