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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

The door closes to the lobby of 3201 New Mexico Avenue, which houses American University's Office of Equity and Title IX.

Professor’s exit fits national pattern of Title IX falling short

Title IX offices routinely fall short of student concerns, prioritize universities, experts said.
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor December 11, 2025

After two American University professors and one student filed six sexual-misconduct reports about Wesley Lowery, they said they are disappointed with the speed and lack of communication from the Office...

Off the tenure track

Off the tenure track

AU offers early retirement program amid budget troubles.
Grace Manson, Staff Writer December 8, 2025

This year, American University reduced its budget for staff and faculty salaries by nearly $28 million, according to budget reports from fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The cut brought the total amount...

Senior Graziella Gulli stands in the Katzen Arts Center with her instrument.

Playing to a different tune

A summer budget realignment cut back AU's Applied Music Program. Music and non-music students took a hit.
Kate Kessler and Lucas Powers December 8, 2025

Throughout her college career at American University, senior Graziella Gulli became accustomed to taking music lessons as part of the Department of Performing Arts’ Applied Music Program. But when Gulli...

Waitlisted for well-being

Waitlisted for well-being

Students weigh in on current state of mental health services on campus.
Mia Kimm and Ali Filali December 8, 2025

Editor's note: AWOL grants anonymity sparingly for sources with information we cannot get on the record for reasons including concerns on privacy and retribution. A sophomore at American University...

Looking back on Asbury

Looking back on Asbury

Asbury Building faculty reminisce while awaiting the outcome of an uncertain replacement proposal.
Yuri Perelman, Staff Writer December 8, 2025

When Britten Rollo arrived at American University’s Asbury Building to interview for a position in the Department of Psychology, she found herself lost in the maze of its horseshoe-shaped layout. “I...

Ella Jane performs underneath the Pink Noise banner.

Pink Noise takes center stage

Women in Audio highlights women and queer artists with an on-campus music festival
Miles Hazo, Multimedia Contributor and PR Staff Member November 24, 2025

A crowd dressed in pink gathered to watch artists Ella Jane and American University junior Alizeh Jawaid perform as part of Pink Noise, an on-campus music festival on Oct. 17. They performed at the...

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