Communications
Dean's Picks: Journalism at Its Best
Latest Stories

Reporter Tackles Hot Topics with Multimedia Skills
Alexia Campbell enrolled in the MA in Journalism and Public Affairs program to learn new media and beef up her investigative chops. Read more

The Value of Cultural Exchange in Journalism
Hong Kong’s Shue University reached out to AU's Investigative Reporting Workshop to create a cultural exchange. Read more

All Internships Considered
"Through this Dean's Internship, I'm now able to experience the excitement of being on the other side of the radio waves."
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In the News
Obama's Eyes Are on 2014—and Then His Legacy
Adjunct professor Richard Benedetto wrote an op-ed for RealClearPolitics.com, where he discussed President Obama’s strategy to help Democrats win back control of the House of Representatives and ensure his legacy. Read more
D.C. Could Force Huge Wage Increase on City's Big Retailers
Adjunct professor Bob Lehrman spoke to the Washington Examiner about the D.C. Council’s Large Retailer Accountability Act to raise wages for all employees of the District’s largest employers, including Walmart, Lowes, Giant and Safeway. Read more
Gentile's New Book on Amazon
Professor Bill Gentile's "Essential Video Journalism Field Manual" now is available on Amazon. The volume is laced with compelling autobiographical content that parallels the technological revolution which makes Gentile's brand of documentary possible. It also establishes context and credibility. The manual has garnered five-star reviews from Amazon purchasers. Gentile is using the manual in his Backpack Documentary class this semester. Learn more
Upcoming Events
National Geographic's Television Film War Elephants
February 5 - 7:00 p.m., Wechsler Theater
Visiting Filmmakers Roland Legiardi-Laura and Lance Kramer Screening "To be Heard" and clips from "Green Corps"
February 14 - 6:00 p.m., Wechsler Theater, Learn more
Media That Matters 2013
February 15 - 9:00 a.m., Katzen, Learn more
DC Startup Forum: Network like an Entrepreneur
February 20 - 8:00 p.m., Wechsler Theater, Learn more
SOC Student-Alumni Networking Reception
March 5 - 7:00 p.m., MGC 4, Learn more
Visiting Filmmakers Bernardo Ruiz
Screening "Reportero"
March 7 - 5:30 p.m., Wechsler Theater, Learn more
Admitted Students Day
April 6 - 9:00 a.m., Butler Board Room, Learn more
2013 Kappa Tau Alpha Reception
April 16 - 5:30 p.m., MGC 200, Learn more
Please send your suggestions for Dean's Picks to Michael Wargo.





