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Student Presents Original Research on True Crime and Personal Safety at National Conference
Pallas Garvey shares her experience developing and presenting her work at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
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Communications ·
Recognizing Excellence at SOC’s Journalism Awards
American University School of Communication celebrates the 2025 Journalism Awards recipients.
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Communications ·
SOC 30 Under 30: Learning, Leading, and Lifting Others
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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Communications ·
Networking, Newsrooms, and Nightlife on the 2025 New York Intensive
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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Communications ·
Crafting Careers Behind the Scenes
SOC FMA graduate students find purpose, mentorship, and momentum in on-campus roles that blend passion with professionalism.
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Communications ·
DC Youth Tell Their Stories Through Film
"Hope Works" captures growth, resilience, and the power of youth-led storytelling.
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Communications ·
Leading with Purpose
Christina Alemayehu (SOC/MA ‘25) integrates communication strategy and faith-based mission work in her online graduate journey.
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SOC 30 Under 30: Paths and Possibilities
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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Alumni ·
Amplifying API Voices Through Digital Storytelling
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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Communications ·
SOC 30 Under 30: Visionaries and Pioneers
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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