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Communications

American University-POLITICO Diversity Initiative Welcomes Largest Class

POLITICO Journalism Institute will offer 16 university students and recent graduates intensive, hands-on training in political and policy reporting.

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Pallavi Kumar/Michael Kempner

Announcement

AU Partners with MWWPR to Increase PR Diversity

AU's School of Communication has partnered with MWWPR to create a new fellowship program aimed at increasing diversity among PR professionals.

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Amaya Nicolle Gomez, Bill Gentile, Laura Romero, Maria Carrasco

Communications

Hispanic Journalism Students Find a Home in NAHJ Chapter

Seeking others who share their interests, students found NAHJ chapter at AU.

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Hollywood sign

Communications

AU L.A. Intensive Gives SOC Group Unparalleled Hollywood Access

Students in SOC got the chance to travel to LA to learn more about the entertainment business and meet and network with alumni.

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Two students film for their journalism class in front of the ocean in Puerto Rico

Communications

Journalism Students Cover the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria

Professor Terry Bryant took eight of his journalism students to Puerto Rico to cover the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

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NYC visit

Communications

Networking Opportunity in New York City

Want to network with AU alums, visit the several major media organizations, and learn more about your chosen field?

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Lauren Lumpkin

Journalism

‘Black On Campus’ Aims for National Impact

A recently launched investigative journalism reporting program for black college students, has a strong presence at American University.

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John Watson

Communications

Panel Critiques Racist Stereotypes in Mass Media

The Operation Understanding DC panel discussed racism and stereotypes in the news and in commercial and entertainment media.

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Pallavi Kumar/Michael Kempner

Announcement

AU Partners with MWWPR to Increase PR Diversity

AU's School of Communication has partnered with MWWPR to create a new fellowship program aimed at increasing diversity among PR professionals.

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