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Mar 10, 2017

Misogynistic Posters Were Posted On American’s Campus Ahead Of International Women’s Day

The provost called them “misogynistic, disrespectful, and divisive” in an email to students.

Jan 26, 2017

Former HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell Is American University’s Next President

She will be the first woman to lead the university.

Sep 19, 2016

American University Students Protest ‘Acts Of Hate’ Against Black Students

One student had a rotten banana placed in front of her dorm room, and “penises drawn on her whiteboard.”

May 04, 2016

Project 500: Mayor Bowser Launches Program To Grow East-Of-The-River Businesses

Help will come in the form of hands-on training, capacity building, mentoring, and networking support.

Apr 07, 2016

More Than 75,000 People Sign Petition To Change Sexual Assault Policy At AU

After an AU junior said she filed a Title IX complaint over how the school handled her report of a sexual assault.

Jan 04, 2016

American University Joins Americans Who Hate Hoverboards

The university issues a temporary ban on the explosion-prone fad.

Mar 18, 2014

Interview: Local Bracketologist Patrick Stevens AKA D1scourse

DCist chatted with Patrick about the upcoming tournament, the rigors of scheduling, and even his favorite places to grab a bite before tipoff in the region.

Mar 13, 2014

American University Is Headed To The NCAA Tournament

For the first time since 2009, the American University men’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament.

Jan 15, 2014

District Hoops: A College Basketball Roundup

A new year means a new season for many of the local area teams.

Dec 03, 2013

District Hoops: A College Basketball Roundup

The DCist sports team breaks down how our area teams are doing now that we’re a month into college basketball season.

 
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