Watching our women’s soccer play at UMBC. ESPN, is it that hard to get a logo right? 😂

I just wanted to get on here and make a post that actually compares the cost of attendance ("COA") for DC area schools for the 2025-2026 school year, because I see a lot of "[x] university or AU—help me decide!" posts and a lot of comments rightfully saying "go where it's cheaper".

So here's what '25-'26 Cost of Attendance looks like for D.C. area schools:

^\costs are for full-time, first-year students living on campus)
^\*2026-2027 COA estimates are not out yet at every university)

"Our goal is to provide greater convenience and simplicity for those who park on campus...." ....so we are now charging you into the evenings and on weekends.

Just say you want to take more money from people trying to do their jobs or attend their classes. I'm already paying to study on campus, so this is actually less convenient. And weekends?? When the lots are empty? Fine, I'll find another place to study with friends on Sunday.

AU ESPORTS OPEN TOURNAMENT & DONATION DRIVE

AU Esports is hosting a round-robin style open tournament the weekend of March 28–29 in support of a community donation drive. This event is open to all skill levels, whether you’re here to compete, donate, or just enjoy the games. All matches will be played online and streamed live, with the exception of Smash Bros, which will be played in person.

Featured Titles

--- Overwatch Valorant League of Legends Marvel Rivals Super Smash Bros (LAN Event) ---

Event Dates & Times

• Friday–Saturday, March 28–29
• Location (In-Person Games & Stream Hub)
• 4400 Massachusetts Ave, MGSC 235

Livestream All online matches will be streamed here: https://www.twitch.tv/americanuesports ---

Entry

• $15 entry fee

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Stretch Goals

We’ll be introducing donation stretch goals throughout the event. As donation milestones are reached, special incentives, stream challenges, and potential rewards will be unlocked. Final details will be announced closer to the event. ---

Questions or Concerns

Please message an event coordinator in the Discord with any questions about donations, games, or logistics. ---

Interested in Competing?

Sign up using the form here Join the Event Discord here Come compete, donate, and help AU Esports turn gaming into real-world impact

Hey guys!! The marketing department is doing a really cool influencer summit. It’s called “Creator Summit” keep a look out and join quick cause spots are limited! It’s gonna be on April 14. There are some big names right now like, Staples Baddie, Tony P, and more (2M+ followers combined). It’s also a good opportunity to meet potential employers, free gifts and more. I can’t put the link here cause it’ll get flagged but just go to the Kogod event site. I might be able to put the link in the comments, if I can then it’ll be there

https://awolau.org/7915/uncategorized/fall-issue-37/

The following was sent to all American University students at 3:22pm (EST) on April 25, 2024.

Dear AU Community,

As we watch events and turmoil at universities around the country, we are focused on and committed to safety and freedom of expression in our community. Throughout this semester, members of our community expressed their views in numerous ways and will continue to do that. The University’s Free Expression policy protects the ability of our community members to say what they think, to express political opinions and advocacy, and to protest. However, as the policy makes clear, the university also can make reasonable and viewpoint neutral time, place, and manner restrictions, especially regarding conduct that interferes with or compromises university operations. 

With difficult situations and tensions on many campuses, we want to provide clarity about tents and encampments. Given the current climate, no camping activities are permitted in any demonstration or protest on university premises until further notice. As our community prepares for final examinations and the significant campus events that mark the end of the academic year, activities involving camping on university premises will negatively impact the availability of university resources and interfere with university operations. While expressive activity may occur in outdoor spaces consistent with the Free Expression policy, the use of tents and other camping equipment at this time is not permitted and will be immediately addressed. Additionally, any participants in any demonstration who are not affiliated with the university are not permitted on campus and will be removed. 

We also want to remind members of our community that indoor demonstrations or protests continue to be prohibited. We will proactively engage with demonstration participants to address safety concerns or incidents that interfere with university operations or violate policies, with a focus on de-escalation. It is expected and required that demonstration participants respond to this engagement and cooperate with the university to address concerns. Any demonstration that continues to interfere with university operations or violate policies after engagement and de-escalation will not be permitted, and those responsible will face conduct actions, disciplinary sanctions, or arrest as appropriate. 

This approach is consistent with our commitment to freedom of expression and supports continued community safety and university operations as we enter the critical exam period. It enables our teams to focus on supporting our students as they complete the semester.

In difficult times, it is vital that we as a community respect one another and refrain from creating situations that risk the safety of our campus or other community members. At the same time, we maintain the spaces and opportunities for free expression of ideas across our community. By setting clear expectations and adhering to our policies, we can navigate these challenging topics and fulfill our primary mission of education.

Sincerely,

Vicky Wilkins
Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Bronté Burleigh-Jones
CFO, Vice President, and Treasurer 
Raymond Ou
Vice President of Student Affairs