Abigail Hatting

Washington, D.C., United States

News Managing Editor at The Eagle

News Managing Editor for @theeagleonline | Soon: @washblade | Past: @VOANews | Journalism student @au_soc @americanu |📍Minneapolis

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Delaware marriage equality bill advances out of committee

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

The bill that would amend Delaware’s state constitution to codify same-sex marriage advanced out of the Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday and now goes to the Senate chamber for a vote. If passed, the vote would go on to the House. Three members of the committee voted favorable and one voted on its merits, meaning the member recommends the chamber take action on the legislation but does not take a position on what action should be taken.
Delaware considers enshrining same-sex marriage into state Constitution

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

Delaware is considering amending its state Constitution to codify same-sex marriage. The bill, SB 100, will be heard in committee on Wednesday. SB 100 was introduced in April 2025 by Democratic Sen. Russ Huxtable of the sixth district of Delaware and is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution.
BREAKING: AU decides against arming AUPD, maintains status quo

Mar 4, 2025 | theeagleonline.com | Abigail Hatting |Abigail Turner |Payton Anderson

After more than a year of consideration, American University President Jonathan Alger has decided against arming the AU Police Department and maintaining the current status quo — where officers are equipped with pepper spray and Armament Systems and Procedures-manufactured batons, AU Board of Trustees Chair Gina Adams said in an email Tuesday.
BREAKING: Change Can’t Wait Campaign reaches $500 million goal

Jun 18, 2024 | theeagleonline.com | Abigail Hatting

President Burwell announces completion of largest fundraising goal in AU history American University’s Change Can’t Wait fundraising campaign reached its $500 million goal, President Sylvia Burwell announced in an email Tuesday. Planning for the campaign began in 2017 soon after Burwell took over as president and was officially launched in 2021.
The Tortured Economics Department: New course to explore Taylor Swift’s impact on economy

Jun 12, 2024 | theeagleonline.com | Abigail Hatting

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 Class aims to build interest in economics among female students Economics (Taylor’s Version) is coming to American University next semester, with a themed course on the pop superstar.
BREAKING: Marnel Niles Goins announced as new SOC dean

May 8, 2024 | theeagleonline.com | Abigail Hatting

Marymount University dean and professor joins AU community Marnel Niles Goins is the new dean for the School of Communication, Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer Vicky Wilkins announced in an email Wednesday morning. Niles Goins is currently the dean of the College of Sciences and Humanities and a professor of communication at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. She will begin her role at American University on July 1.
GW encampment continues into Thursday night with no police intervention

Apr 26, 2024 | theeagleonline.com | Walker Whalen |Abigail Hatting

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 Encampment active after GW’s 7 p.m. deadline to disperse Editor’s note: This is reporting as of 10 p.m. April 25. The Eagle will monitor the situation through the night and continue to update coverage.
Solidarity encampment continues amid statements from AU and GW

Apr 25, 2024 | theeagleonline.com | Abigail Hatting |Kathryn Squyres

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 AU administrators announce ‘no camping activities are permitted’ American University students joined an encampment at George Washington University on the University Yard, along with students from other schools in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. GW students established the encampment around 5 a.m. today, according to GW’s student newspaper, The Hatchet.
‘SPA evolves as the world does’: celebrating 9 decades of learning

Apr 22, 2024 | theeagleonline.com | Abigail Hatting |Zoe Bell

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 Students and faculty reflect on the school’s transformation over the years From the Newsstands: This story appeared in The Eagle's April 2024 print edition. You can find the digital version here. Neil Kerwin thought he was finished with American University when he graduated from the School of Public Affairs in 1971.
AU’s Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities lab works to fight food insecurity

Apr 17, 2024 | theeagleonline.com | Abigail Hatting

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 Wednesday, April 17, 2024 $2.8 million grant from Novo Nordisk will help continue research A $2.8 million grant was given to American University’s Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities lab to address food insecurity in Wards 7 and 8 of D.C. and to increase the number of Black farmers producing locally grown fruit and vegetables.