American University School of Communication

04/11/2025

ICYMI: alum Trey Yingst spoke to professor Bill Gentile’s Visual Literacy class about his career, time at AU, and gave some advice. Trey is the Chief Foreign Correspondent for Fox news, which has taken him all across the globe and into warzones. Trey was in DC to accept a First Amendment Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association.

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Trey Yingst (SOC/BA ‘16) returned to campus to speak to Bill Gentile’s Visual Literacy Class about his career, time at AU, and his advice for...

04/10/2025

Congratulations to student Samiya Amrani for earning a nomination for Best Student Director at the London Directors Awards for her short documentary, “Behind the Sidewalk.” The film shines light on Rachel Ellison, an unhoused woman who has faced systemic struggles. Samiya has also worked with Anacostia Youth Media, an experience where she mentored local youth. Read more:

Amrani’s journey highlights the power of resilience, collaboration, and purpose in her films and her work with local middle and high school students.

04/09/2025

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04/09/2025

Professor Adam Konowe welcomed alumna, Kevval Hanna, to his PR Writing class as a guest speaker! Kevval is a SVP at Edelman, leading their DC social impact and sustainability practice. Her presentation, “Meeting the Moment: Navigating Complexity and Delivering Impact in Today’s World," explained the importance of persuasive writing in establishing trust and authenticity.

04/07/2025

Celebrating 30 Years of SOC | Showcasing AU's 🌟

We're excited to continue our 30th-anniversary celebration at by introducing our latest group of honorees: Alyssa Bradley, Anna Moneymaker, Aubrey Gelpieryn, David Lim, and Maximiliana Wynne.

This installment, introduced by distinguished alumna Susan Zirinsky, highlights the impressive achievements of these outstanding alumni who are shaping their respective fields, from critical roles in political communications and national news photography to innovative contributions in health journalism and international security. Each honoree exemplifies the innovation, drive, and vision nurtured at SOC.

Join us as we roll out more stories and honor the diverse accomplishments cultivated by our educational programs. Stay tuned for further inspiration from our and help us celebrate their significant impact on the media world.

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04/07/2025

04/07/2025

Congrats to professor Kylos Brannon for the launching of his project, Psychogeographies Season 5, created in collaboration with the Rorschach Theatre. The project utilizes DC’s history and locations to give subscribers an immersive experience exploring the city! Learn more about the project on Media in the Mix!

AU SOC professor Kylos Brannon and Jenny McConnell Frederick, founder and co-artistic director of Rorschach Theater, joined host Grace Ibrahim on...

04/02/2025

What a fantastic time we had at the Media Production Center for the second annual Media in the Mix experiential learning demo! 🎉 On Wednesday, February 19th, SOC students teamed up to create an episode of Media in the Mix featuring SOC Dean Marnel Niles Goins. From setting up lights to micing talent and recording the episode, our students gained real-world podcasting skills that are sure to boost their resumes. And of course, we enjoyed coffee and donuts along the way! ☕🍩

A special shoutout to the talented SOC student production team who made it all happen:

Sophie Koz

Gabi Lefkowitz

Gislene Lima Nogueira

Krystal Shaw

Todd St Hill

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04/02/2025

Discover the World of Communication is a program for students entering grades 9 through 12 and are taught by SOC faculty and communication professionals.

04/02/2025

Alisyn Camerota reminisces about her formative years at SOC, drawing parallels between her own ambitious rise in journalism and the trailblazing achievements of the '30 Under 30' honorees.

04/02/2025

alum, Dan Gottlieb (SOC/BA ‘18) guest lectured in Professor Art Swift’s political communications class. Dan worked for Senator Raphael Warnock during his contentious race against Herschel Walker in 2022, and worked to elect 9 House members in the last election cycle. He spoke to students about his experience working in politics and how to be a successful communications professional.

04/01/2025

Exciting news for future game changers! Our Master of Arts in Game Design at is ranked among the top 25 graduate programs by the Princeton Review! Out of 480 US colleges, our unique approach to blending creativity with practical applications across diverse fields stands out.

At American University, you don't just learn game design—you design games with impact. Our program, the only one of its kind in the US, prepares students to apply game design in innovative ways, from politics to science and beyond. With a focus on behavior change and expanding awareness, our graduates are ready to make a real difference.

With a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio in our Game Center, you'll receive personalized guidance from world-renowned faculty and gain hands-on experience working with Game Studio clients and conducting impactful research.

🎓 Ready to impact the world through game design? Apply now and bring your creativity into play at American University!
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The Master of Arts in Game Design drives students to stretch their capacities as designers, developers, consumers, and game administrators and...

03/31/2025

With the coming of spring and the warming weather, the are ready to talk careers with American University students and community!

Cosponsored by American University Career Center, American University Alumni Association, and American University School of Communication, these fun, engaging and valuable conversations start tomorrow with the incredible Nadia Murad followed by Tara Palmeri on April 7th and Hon. Sylvia Burwell on April 17th, all in Mary Graydon Center.

Register for each career convo on that Fellow's page and we can't wait to see you there! https://www.american.edu/sine-institute/2025-fellows.cfm

03/28/2025

APRIL 7: Join us for a career conversation with Since Institute Fellow, Tara Palmeri (SOC/BA '08)! SOC alum Polson Kanneth (SOC/BA '05) will be moderating the discussion as well. Join us in MGC 305 at 5pm for the discussion! RSVP here: https://american-spa.swoogo.com/TaraPalmeri

03/27/2025

03/26/2025

prof Aram Sinnreich wrote an article for The Conversation titled, "The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech – if it can avoid familiar pitfalls." Learn about the fediverse and its differences from Big Tech here:

SOC Professor Aram Sinnreich describes the intricacies of the fediverse and explains its differences from Big Tech.

03/25/2025

MARCH 27: Civic Innovations in Media, Storytelling, and News! Join and President Alger to learn about the various mediums used to participate in civic life. Find us in
McKinley's Media Lab from 4-5PM Thursday! Learn more: https://ow.ly/bYju50VoqUh

03/25/2025

Gabe Castro-Root, SOC/BA ’25, was selected from thousands of young journalists to join the 2025-26 The New York Times Fellowship Class this June!

This is an incredible achievement, and we can’t wait to follow his journey as he continues to make his mark in journalism. Get ready to read some amazing travel reporting from a truly talented American University School of Communication storyteller! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bKAjNx