Dr. Marnel Niles Goins. Credit: Terrence Forte

Communications ·

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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Photography students and faculty at the Cuban Embassy exhibiting their work in commemoration of Black History Month

Communications ·

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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Participants in Bring Your Child to Work Day pose with Clawed Z. Eagle in front of Mary Graydon Center. Photo by Andie Rowe.

On Campus ·

What Do My AU Parents Do?

Take Your Child to Work Day, April 25, gave 55 Eaglets a chance to see and learn about the campus where their parents work.
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2024 commencement speakers: David M. Rubenstein, Michael S. Barr, Kwame Alexander, Caroline Aaron, British Robinson, Sherrilyn Ifill

Announcement ·

David Rubenstein, Kwame Alexander, Caroline Aaron to Send Eagles Soaring into Their Next Chapter at American University’s 2024 Spring Commencement

American University is proud to host a dynamic series of commencement speakers to celebrate the next generation of American University graduates this spring. The speakers include a financier, an author and other changemakers.
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Wendy Rieger during her college years

Communications ·

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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Photo of plant on Earth Day.

In the Community ·

Back to the Start: Commemorate Earth Day at Airlie

Mark your calendar for the inaugural Earth Day Weekend at Airlie, April 19–21, organized by students in SOC professor Gemma Puglisi’s public relations class.
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Alisyn Camerota speaks at a campus event April 2.

Communications ·

A Reporter Shares Her Own Story

CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota, SOC/BA ’88, spoke about her new memoir, her AU experience, and her path into journalism during an SOC event on April 2.
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McKinley Building at American University

Communications ·

Two Exceptional Journalism Students Share 2024 Gridiron Scholarship Award

Graduate student Josie Ansbacher and junior Alexia Partouche were honored for their impactful essays.
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Alisyn Camerota Combat Love American University

Communications ·

CNN Anchor Alisyn Camerota to Share New Book at AU

"Combat Love" is a personal reflection on adolescence and the evolution of Camerota’s relationship with her mother.
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From left: SOC professor Sherri Williams and her students are producing work that will have the potential to be published in the Nation later this year. Photo by Shaun Schroth.

Communications ·

Speaking to the Nation

SOC professor Sherri Williams’ class partnership with the magazine is a win for both experiential learning and journalism.
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