Global marketing expert, Pam Kaufman, reflects on her career and spirit of reinvention -- something that each of this group of honorees embodies with curiosity, creativity, and courage.
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SOC students reflect on their experiences meeting esteemed alumni and going BTS at communications agencies and newsrooms to explore future careers on their trip to New York City.
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"Hope Works" captures growth, resilience, and the power of youth-led storytelling.
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Christina Alemayehu (SOC/MA ‘25) integrates communication strategy and faith-based mission work in her online graduate journey.
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SOC FMA graduate students find purpose, mentorship, and momentum in on-campus roles that blend passion with professionalism.
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Hollywood producer Barry Josephson reflects on how exploration at AU shaped his unexpected career path—just like this new group of honorees, who transformed curiosity into impact across media, policy, and creative industries.
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From strategic communications to launching her own podcast, American University Alumni Board Member Megan Nguyen Rummler, SOC/MA ‘19, uses storytelling to center advocacy and identity.
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Susan Zirinsky recalls her transformative experiences at SOC, connecting her pioneering journey in journalism to the remarkable accomplishments of the '30 Under 30' honorees.
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Trey Yingst (SOC/BA ‘16) returned to campus to speak to Bill Gentile’s Visual Literacy Class about his career, time at AU, and his advice for journalists.
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