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Get to Know SOC Dean Marnel Niles Goins
SOC student Sarah Ailor asked Dean Niles Goins about her background, advice for students, and how she finds time for herself.
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From Tragedy to Triumph: How Diane Foley and AU Students Amplify a Legacy of Courage and Advocacy
Explore how Diane Foley, with the support of American University students and Professor Gemma Puglisi, leveraged strategic communication to amplify her book and advocate for the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation.
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MET Fest and Youth Gamers: Creating Trajectories at the Local Level
AU Game Center was proud to join with thousands of youth gamers at this event focusing on Esports, gaming, and STEM educational opportunities.
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Top Summer Reading Picks from SOC
From an exposé on Amazon to a sci-fi time-travel romance, explore this great selection of reads from SOC alumni and faculty authors.
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SOC Celebrates Academic Excellence at Annual Journalism Awards
Honors included the Rodger Streitmatter Journalism Award for Excellence and Streitmatter prizes.
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SOC's Myers Is Making Media That Matters
Professor and filmmaker Claudia Myers directs the impactful Lifetime film "The Bad Guardian" which explores troubling issues in the guardianship system through a story based on real-life events.
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Unity in Diversity: A Recap of SOC's Inclusive Excellence Week 2024
Just before Spring Break, the School of Communication concluded the second annual weeklong extravaganza celebrating Inclusive Excellence in action and in our community.
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Dr. Marnel Niles Goins Named Dean of American University School of Communication
“Dr. Marnel Niles Goins is an experienced leader, educator, and communicator who will be an incredible partner for AU’s School of Communication’s faculty, staff, and students,” said AU President Sylvia Burwell.
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Endowment to Fund Experiential Learning Opportunities for Photography Students
The $50,000 endowment will enhance students' opportunities in and out of the classroom.
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New Scholarship Honors Local News Legend and Alumna Wendy Rieger
The scholarship aims to empower the next generation of aspiring journalists at SOC.
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