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WATCH: Icons Of Investigative Journalism Speak Out

The Huffington Post | Jack Mirkinson | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Video, Charles Lewis, Investigative Journalism, American University, Slideexpand, Investigating Power, Investigating Power Charles Lewis, Media News

A new project at American University is celebrating some of the milestones of investigative journalism. The project, called "Investigating Power," ...

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Why Subcontracting Causes More Problems Than it Solves

Ethan Miller | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Aramark, United Students Against Sweatshops, American University, Education Policy, Student Protest, Subcontracting, Adidas, Workers Rights, Corporations Universities, College News

How can we keep both our university administrations and these large corporations in check and help fix some of the problems that subcontracting causes?

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Obsessed With Success: David Brooks Warns of Cultural Decline

Nicole Glass | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Success, Reason, American University, Karl Popper, David Brooks, Synchronicity, Rene Descartes, Productivity, College News

This fixation we have on productivity is an epidemic that is destroying character and transforming men into automatons.

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American University Honors Cherry Blossom Centennial With Art Exhibition

AP | Posted 04.06.2012

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WASHINGTON -- The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in Washington is opening two new exhibits marking the 100th anniversary of Japa...

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Sexual Assault Awareness: Not Just a Month

Ethan Miller | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: Men Can Stop Rape, Rape, Violence Against Women, College, One in Four, Rape Culture, Masculinity, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Sexual Assault, Consent, Take Back the Night, American University, College News

How do we end rape culture? We have to make sure these messages of change reach everyone within our campus communities, not just feminist activists and allies.

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Why College Students Need to Support Their Professors

Ethan Miller | Posted 05.28.2012

Read More: Education Unions, Student Loans, Teacher Unions, Education Policy, American University, Cost of College, Student Protest, College Tuition, Teacher Protest, Education Protest, Video, Unions, College News

So what causes professors who have advanced degrees to be paid poverty wages while students go into thousands of dollars of debt to pay for school? A lot of this comes from the increasing corporatization of colleges and universities, a trend that was started in the late 20th century and has continued since.

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University Swim Team Films 'Sexy' Lip Synch On South Beach

Posted 05.05.2012

Read More: Lmfao, American University Eagles, Video, Lip Synch, American University Swim Team Miami, American University, Youtube, American University Swim Team Video, South Beach, Lmfao Sexy and I Know It, Miami News

Judging by the American University swim team's recent hijinks in the 305, it's like the rest of the U.S. just thinks Miamians walk around half-naked ...

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Are Georgetown Students Part Of the 1 Percent?

THe Huffington Post | Posted 11.15.2011

Read More: DC News, Video, Georgetown, Occupy Protest, American University, Georgetown University, Occupy Wall Street, The Hoya, Washington DC, Dc Protesters, Occupy Dc, DC News

WASHINGTON -- Are Georgetown University students part of the 1 percent? According to the Hoya, there's been a lack of involvement by Georgetown Univer...

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Applying To College With ADD

Posted 01.07.2012

Read More: College Admissions, Add, American University, Yourtake, University of Denver, Lesley University, Learning Disabilities, Adhd, Dyslexia, University of Arizona, College Applications, High School News

Besides the usual stress over getting good SAT scores, writing a powerful personal statement, and making the perfect college list, having a learning d...

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GW Student Leads Massive Trick-Or-Treat Food Collection

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Tepper | Posted 12.31.2011

Read More: Howard University, College Students, Halloween, University of Maryland, Video, George Washington University, American University, Capital Area Food Bank, Dc Impact, Dc Around Town, Trick or Treat, DC News

WASHINGTON -- George Washington University senior Jake Stewart didn't know what he was getting himself into when he and a few friends went door to doo...

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From Intern to Solar Champion

Brian Keane | Posted 09.20.2011

Read More: Internships, Education, American University, College, Sustainability, Washington DC, Clean Energy, Interns, Solar Power, College News

Leadership by example is one of the most effective ways to encourage others to buy solar power. AU is clearly providing the leadership. Now it's time for all U.S. colleges to follow AU's example.

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You Won't See a Soccer Ball in This Workshop!

Rita M. Solnet | Posted 09.13.2011

Read More: Politics, Save Our Schools, Education, Education Reform, American University, Public Education, Education Policy, Parents Across America, Education News

Looking for a soccer mom or a helicopter parent? You won't find one in the workshops that Parents Across America will conduct at American University ...

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Higher Education's Dirty Little Secret

Arvind Ganesan | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Corruption, Siemens AG, Lse, Lincoln University, Jennifer Douglas, London School of Economics, American University, Nigeria, University Funding, Bribes, Peter Odili, University, Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, Human Rights Watch, College, Siemens, Atiku Abubakar, College News

Western universities are undoubtedly under pressure to find financial support, but this does not mean they should allow abusive and corrupt foreign dictators, officials or their families launder their images in exchange for money.

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College Basketball Duo Makes Absurd Trick Shot Video

Posted 05.25.2011

Remember that last "best" trick shot video? Well here's another one... and this one really might be the best one yet. This time, American University...

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Egypt, Meet Kurdistan: American University of Iraq

Russ Baker | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: American University, Cheney, Kurdistan, Neocons, Oil, Rumsfeld, Iraq, Auis, Sulaimaniya, Aui-S, World News

Anyone who still wonders why the Bush administration invaded Iraq would do well to become familiar with an institution whose existence few Americans are aware of: the American University of Iraq-Sulaimaniya.

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Elected D.C. Students Begin to Bridge Representation Gap

Stefanie Dazio | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dc Students Speak, Anc, Marcus Afzali, House of Representatives, Advisory Neighborhood Commission, Marisol Valles GarcíA, Deon Jones, 112th Congress, Chronicles of Higher Education, Umd, Scott Stirrett, American University, Tom Smith, College News

Come Jan. 5, 2011, congressmen will be back in school, learning how to read bills. Across town, another freshman has a similar agenda -- but add homework to his list.

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Suspect In Death Of American Prof Identified

The Eagle Online | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sue Marcum Murder, Deandrew Hamlin, The South, Sue Marcum, Sue Marcum News, The Eagle, Sue Marcum Dead, American University, College News

Deandrew Hamlin is a potential suspect in the homicide investigation of the late Professor Sue Marcum being conducted by Montgomery County investigato...

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American University Professor Found Dead In Bethesda Home

The Eagle Online | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sue Marcum Murdered, Sue Marcum Murder, Sue Marcum Homicide, Sue Marcum, Sue Marcum Dead, Sue Marcum News, The Eagle, American University, College News

Sue Marcum, the executive in residence and an accounting and taxation professor in the Kogod School of Business, was found dead in her home Monday mor...

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'Tis the Season to Give Back -- Digitally

Chris Curtin | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: American Observer, Social Media, Holidays, Heifer International, Foodspotting, United Way National Capital, Goodsearch, Hp Company, 2010 Holiday Spotathon, Digital, Ouibox, Ceo, American University, Yahoo, Technology News

Many people celebrate the holidays by giving back to their communities. People are discovering, though, that they can do more and have an even greater impact via the digital ecosystem.

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Couples Misunderstand Monogamy, American U Scholar Says

The Chicago Maroon | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Understanding Monogamy, Monogamy, American University, Katherine Frank, Relationships, University of Chicago, The Midwest, College News

Whether they're cheaters or chaste, people in relationships often set the bar higher for their partners than they do for themselves. "My research ...

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Ted Sorensen, JFK's Speechwriter: A Tribute

Nancy Snow | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Usia, New Frontier, American University, Thomas C. Sorensen, Ted Sorensen, Tom Sorensen, Theodore Sorensen, Kennedy Speech at American University, Jfk, Edward R. Murrow, Politics News

Just yesterday I was reading about Ted Sorensen and his involvement with choosing the head of America's propaganda agency, USIA, after Kennedy's elect...

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Slain American University Professor's Car Found

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sue Marcum Murdered, Sue Marcum Investigation, The South, Sue Marcum, Sue Marcum News, Sue Marcum Dead, The Eagle, American University, Sue Marcum Jeep, College News

The 1999 tan Jeep belonging to slain American University professor Sue Marcum was recovered after a chase Monday night, according to the Associated Pr...

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Know/Wonk? American University Branding Effort Underwhelms Students

The Eagle Online | Posted 05.25.2011

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After two years of research and discussion of what makes AU unique and reputable among hundreds of colleges and universities, a team of AU faculty, st...

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American University Expands Optional Standardized Test Program

The Eagle Online | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sat/Act Optional, Schools That Don't Require SAT, American University Sat/Act Optional, The South, American University, College News

Prospective AU students may finally be able to submit an application without standardized test scores in the near future, depending on the results of ...

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Kagan: She Had Me at Scalia

Brian Keane | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Supreme Court, American University, Kennedy Political Union, Antonin Scalia, Kagan Confirmation, Obama Supreme Court Nominee, Elena Kagan, Barack Obama, Elena Kagan Supreme Court, Politics News

Even though they clearly differ in their approaches to the law, there is little doubt that Kagan believes Justice Scalia is someone who should be on the Court. I couldn't agree more.

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