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@AmericanU's School of Communication. Inspiring leaders through excellence in teaching, research, creativity & unique real-world opportunities.
Washington, DC
Joined February 2010
This year marks #AUSOC's 30th anniversary! We're excited to continue our #SOC30Under30 campaign by celebrating Courtney Rozen, Festicia Bovell, Matt Pedretti, Sarah Cammarata, and Sara Rodrigues.
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#AUSOC professor Sherri Williams spoke to WOSU Public Media about the recent Texas storm flooding, social media, and conspiracy theories. Listen here:
wosu.org
What is the status of the nation’s weather technology? And what conspiracy theories have spread across the country?
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🎥 #AUSOC professor Patricia Aufderheid wrote a review of DC/DOX 2025 Film Festival for Film Maker Magazine! Prof Aufderheide describes how the documentary storytelling at the festival confronts urgent social, political, & ethical questions. Read more:
filmmakermagazine.com
Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources.
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#AUSOC professor Natalie Hopkinson spoke to American University Magazine about the new Go-Go Museum in Anacostia. Hopkinson served as the Chief Curator of the museum, and shared the best ways to enjoy your visit. Read more:
american.edu
The world’s only collection dedicated to the celebration and preservation of DC’s official music is bumpin’
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🌊 #AUSOC student Brynne Rardin shared her experience going from pursuing a career in sports psychology to her newest adventure: an MFA in environmental filmmaking. Read about her journey and passion for conservation filmmaking here:
american.edu
Ocean enthusiast has committed her career to conservation
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#AUSOC professor Adrienne Massanari spoke to CNN about how the ‘r’ word has become renormalized and how it symbolizes an “apparent death of empathy.” Read more:
cnn.com
The slur, which has been used to discriminate against people with disabilities, is finding popularity online again. But its implications are bigger than one word, experts say.
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The Center for Media & Social Impact interviewed #AUSOC’s Prof Filippo Trevisan about his book, Story Tech: Power, Storytelling, and Social Change Advocacy. Learn how communicators can harness the potential of digital technologies for storytelling:
cmsimpact.org
Filippo Trevisan on Storytelling, Technology, and Power A look at Story Tech: Power, Storytelling, and Social Change Advocacy, his new book with Michael Vaughan and Ariadne Vromen. In a recent...
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#AUSOC professor Aram Sinnreich co-wrote an article for The Conversation! The article explores how Jewish cultural practices like kibbitzing and futzing offer critical tools for thinking about generative AI, identity, and inclusion. Read it here:
theconversation.com
Informal research methodologies informed by a distinctly Jewish approach can provoke new and more inclusive ways of engaging with generative AI.
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#AUSOC Professor @SherriWrites was interviewed by @AP about “Beyond the Gates,” a new soap opera. Featuring a black family as its lead characters, the show celebrates black history and culture. Read more:
apnews.com
CBS' new soap opera “Beyond the Gates” has been renewed for a second season. Some of daytime’s beloved Black actors like Victoria Rowell, Darnell Williams and Veronica Redd see it as a win for both...
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🎥 SOC Film & Media Arts grad students are turning campus jobs into career launchpads. From mentoring youth filmmakers to leading student councils, students are gain real-world experience, build networks, and find their professional path. Learn more:
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#AUSOC professor Leonard Steinhorn spoke to @WashingtonPost about Biden and Trump’s continued tensions. Whether it’s to defend ego or legacy, both men have been outspoken with their opinions. Read more:
washingtonpost.com
The appearances have also allowed Biden to defend his own legacy at a time when Trump frequently blames him by name, many Democrats remain frustrated that he took so long to end his 2024 campaign and...
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Congrats to Maria Lawson (SOC/MA ‘25) for winning the Wendy Rieger Memorial Scholarship! The scholarship is in honor of Wendy Rieger (SOC/BA ‘80), who became a household name in the DMV during her career as a journalist. Learn more:
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ICYMI: #AUSOC students spent their Spring Break in NYC for the 2025 New York Intensive, where they spent 3 days networking, on newsroom tours, and learning about a career in communications. Students spoke to SOC about their time in NYC:
american.edu
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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