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Rodger Streitmatter and Thomas Grooms pose with the Journalism award winners.

Communications ·

SOC Celebrates Academic Excellence at Annual Journalism Awards

Honors included the Rodger Streitmatter Journalism Award for Excellence and Streitmatter prizes.
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Director Claudia Myers on set with actress La La Anthony. Photo courtesy of Lifetime

Communications ·

SOC's Myers Is Making Media That Matters

Professor and filmmaker Claudia Myers directs the impactful Lifetime film "The Bad Guardian" which explores troubling issues in the guardianship system through a story based on real-life events.
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Inclusive Excellence Week 2024

Communications ·

Unity in Diversity: A Recap of SOC's Inclusive Excellence Week 2024

Just before Spring Break, the School of Communication concluded the second annual weeklong extravaganza celebrating Inclusive Excellence in action and in our community.
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Dr. Marnel Niles Goins. Credit: Terrence Forte

Communications ·

Dr. Marnel Niles Goins Named Dean of American University School of Communication

“Dr. Marnel Niles Goins is an experienced leader, educator, and communicator who will be an incredible partner for AU’s School of Communication’s faculty, staff, and students,” said AU President Sylvia Burwell.
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Photography students and faculty at the Cuban Embassy exhibiting their work in commemoration of Black History Month

Communications ·

Endowment to Fund Experiential Learning Opportunities for Photography Students

The $50,000 endowment will enhance students' opportunities in and out of the classroom.
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Wendy Rieger during her college years

Communications ·

New Scholarship Honors Local News Legend and Alumna Wendy Rieger

The scholarship aims to empower the next generation of aspiring journalists at SOC.
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Alisyn Camerota speaks at a campus event April 2.

Communications ·

A Reporter Shares Her Own Story

CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota, SOC/BA ’88, spoke about her new memoir, her AU experience, and her path into journalism during an SOC event on April 2.
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McKinley Building at American University

Communications ·

Two Exceptional Journalism Students Share 2024 Gridiron Scholarship Award

Graduate student Josie Ansbacher and junior Alexia Partouche were honored for their impactful essays.
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Alisyn Camerota Combat Love American University

Communications ·

CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota to Share New Book at AU

"Combat Love" is a personal reflection on adolescence and the evolution of Camerota’s relationship with her mother.
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From left: SOC professor Sherri Williams and her students are producing work that will have the potential to be published in the Nation later this year. Photo by Shaun Schroth.

Communications ·

Speaking to the Nation

SOC professor Sherri Williams’ class partnership with the magazine is a win for both experiential learning and journalism.
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