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Gemma Puglisi Named PRSA 2026 Outstanding Educator
Puglisi is recognized for her commitment to supporting students both in and outside of class.
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Communications ·
The Producer’s Perspective
Joe Pirro joins SOC to teach students how creative vision and business strategy come together.
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Communications ·
Perk of Proximity: SOC Students Engage with Leading Journalists
“If you want to learn how to be a journalist, you have to learn from the best,” says professor Antoine Sanfuentes.
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Alumni ·
The City That Launched Her Career
From her first AU campus visit to an Emmy-winning career at WUSA9, Robyn Walters, SOC/BA ’21, has built her career in the city she always knew she wanted to call home.
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In the Community ·
Beyond the Bookshelves: How Librarians Turned Storytelling into Street-Level Play
AU’s Playful City Lab partnered with libraries in big cities and small towns across the country to bring history to life—one SMS at a time
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Communications ·
Building the Future of Investigative Journalism at AU
Joe Stephens is committed to training the next generation of journalists working to unearth the truth and hold power to account.
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Professional News ·
AU in the News: Week of September 18
Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives.
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On Campus ·
Bringing the ‘Quad God’ Down to Earth
Olympic champion Ilia Malinin visited AU to accept PRSSA’s Icons of DC Award—and reminded students why failure is just part of the routine.
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On Campus ·
Rewriting the Narrative
Norah O’Donnell and Kate Andersen Brower visited AU to discuss unearthing women’s lost history, confronting sexism in media, and turning preparation into power.
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International ·
Eagles as Diplomats: AU Students Bridge Cultures on Pre-Summit China Tour
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, 10 students traveled to China to build cross-cultural connections and explore shared global priorities.
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