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Athletic department refocuses on the mental health needs of …

WebStudent-athletes have leaned on each other for support since the start of the pandemic, with help from the University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.Working …

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As her presidency comes to a close, Sylvia Burwell reflects on her …

WebBurwell took the job as AU’s president with a background in public health, rather than education. She took the position at AU after serving as President Obama’s …

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AU Student Health Center administers free COVID-19 testing for …

WebAmerican University’s Student Health Center is administering free coronavirus testing for students with or without symptoms, during the fall, while the …

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Public health education is more important now than ever

WebPublic health has naturally become a hot-button issue during 2020, due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. A field that’s existed since people understood …

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'It's literally just about keeping people alive’: Harm reduction

WebMorris, who is a Department of Health certified Narcan trainer, says AU should be doing more to make Narcan accessible to students, starting with training …

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Opinion: Campus health is more important than the University’s …

WebAlmost exactly two years later, on May 23, 2022, AU announced the removal of the mask mandate and the transition to at-home COVID-19 tests.The budget for a safe …

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Burwell sparks conversation on mental health at AU with Foreign …

WebDec 4, 2018 3:17 pm · Updated Dec 4, 2018 3:17 pm. An October essay written by University President Sylvia Burwell about mental health on campus made a splash when …

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American University launches the Center for Well-Being Programs …

WebAmerican University announced the launch of the Center for Well-Being Programs and Psychological Services as a new addition to community wellness, …

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American University releases plans for new Student Thriving …

WebApr 7, 2023 2:17 pm. In an email to the American University community on Friday, President Sylvia Burwell shared new details for the Student Thriving Complex that is expected to …

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Harm reduction in DC: what it is, where to access it and why it’s of

WebThe email also said that University police officers this semester are “working with the Center for Well-Being for AUPD officers to be trained and will carry Narcan to …

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“All the Feels” brings mental health discussion to the forefront

WebLevone said she had a great experience co-producing the show, and thinks the production is just the beginning for more spaces that encourage conversations …

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Students toe line between political involvement and mental …

WebAccording to a survey by the American Psychological Association, consuming politics daily can negatively affect mental health, particularly during an election season. …

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Analysis: Rui Hachimura’s return and the NBA’s mental health …

WebRui Hachimura returned to the court for the Washington Wizards on Jan. 9, in a victory over the Orlando Magic. Hachimura hadn’t played in an NBA game since the …

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AU Club Feature: Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association keeps …

WebThe Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association (EESA) has spent the past year finding creative ways to host events celebrating and educating about Ethiopian and …

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Opinion: The mental health crisis and the social media crisis are …

WebI’ve seen first-hand that social media is playing a major role in our generation's massive mental health decline. According to the Pew Research Center, 67 …

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BREAKING: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy announced as fall …

WebUnited States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy was announced as American University’s fall 2023 Commencement speaker in a Tuesday press release …

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Opinion: Burwell’s “Generation Stress” essay

WebThe November/December 2018 issue of Foreign Affairs features University President Sylvia Burwell’s “Generation Stress,” an essay discussing factors that contribute to rising stress …

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Sexual assault and Greek life: is reform effective

WebStudents involved in Greek life experienced higher rates of sexual assault than those who weren’t, according to a 2018 study published in the Journal of Interpersonal …

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