Professors Doing Awesome

Communications ·

Research Presentations That Are … Fun?

“This is an opportunity to participate in Public Displays of Admiration (PDA) for dynamic communication faculty members who are making a real change in the world."
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Don Mike Mendoza.

Communications ·

Inclusion Takes Center Stage

An AU-sponsored event spotlighted the new musical Here Lies Love with members of the first-ever all-Filipino Broadway cast
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BRIJ Norwegian student Julian Mellingsæter with SOC Professor Terry Bryant

Communications ·

Investigative Journalism Students Head to Norway as Part of New Partnership

The Bridging Investigative Journalism (BRIJ) fellowship connects AU SOC and the University of Bergen’s Center for Investigative Journalism.
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The Test Documentary Film

Communications ·

New Doc Spotlights One Man’s Quest for US Citizenship and His Community of Support

Co-Directors Claudia Myers and Laura Waters Hinson's documentary, "The Test," premieres on the festival circuit.
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AU Students take home Capital Emmys

Communications ·

American University Students Take Capital Emmys by Storm

View the complete list of winners from AU.
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Mary Mohammadi being filmed in New York City

Communications ·

Film Student Collaborates with Persecuted Iranian Christian to Document Her Quest for Freedom

Film student uses expertise to help a woman fleeing religious persecution tell her own story.
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Jill Black, SOC/BA '83, delivers a speech at a podium at a Change Can't Wait event.

Alumni ·

For Alumna Jill Black, Opportunity Is Everything

Change Can’t Wait Campaign Volunteer Jill Black, SOC/BA ’83, advocates for student entrepreneurship at AU.
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SOC3's third cohort poses with Professor Pallavi Kumar

Communications ·

One Year In, Student-Run Integrated Communications Agency Going Strong

SOC3 celebrated its first anniversary in early October with several happy clients and two successful cohorts under its belt.
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Trace Dominguez Media in the Mix Story

Communications ·

From Corporate to Freelance Media: AU SOC Alum Discusses His Journey with Going Independent

Science communicator, video producer, content creator, podcaster, researcher, and owner of his own media company, Trace Dominguez, SOC/MA'10, talks all about the many hats he wears.
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The CMSI team poses with the lineup of comedians at Comedy Saves Democracy. Photo by Ari Scott.

Arts ·

Democracy is a Laughing Matter

SOC's Center for Media and Social Impact stages comedy showcase at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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