Success Stories
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Romone Penny ’08 Shifts From Student Athlete to Financial Consultant to Athletes
Romone Penny, Kogod/BSBA ’08, spends his days counseling professional athletes on financial stability.
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AU Alumna Hired as Social Media Editor for TIME
Recently AU alumna Kelly Conniff, SOC/MA ’09, joined TIME as social media editor.
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Real-Life Experiences of AU Alumnus Hits the Big Screen in Blockbuster Hit Argo
American University alumnus Mark Lijek, Kogod/MBA ’76, has lived quite the adventure—one big enough to create Hollywood Oscar buzz.
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Jim Barnett: Political Communications Architect Builds on Success
AU alumnus’ expertise in political communications impacts regional and national political races.
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Alumni Offer an Unconventional Introduction to Shanghai
Jamie Barys and Kyle Long met while studying abroad and have turned their passion into a business.
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Alumna Becomes D.C. Judge, Remains Committed to AU
Rainey Ransom Brandt was recently sworn in as D.C. Superior Court magistrate judge.

