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Trey Yingst speaking to students

Journalism ·

From AU to War Zones: Trey Yingst’s Journey and Lessons for Future Journalists

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 journalists.
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Susan Zirinsky 30 Under 30

Communications ·

SOC 30 Under 30 Visionaries and Pioneers

Susan Zirinsky recalls her transformative experiences at SOC, connecting her pioneering journey in journalism to the remarkable accomplishments of the '30 Under 30' honorees.
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Samiya Amrani, director of "Behind the Sidewalk"

Communications ·

Rising Star in Documentary Filmmaking Recognized for Community-Driven Storytelling

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

Communications ·

The fediverse promises social media without Big Tech – if it can avoid familiar pitfalls

SOC Professor Aram Sinnreich describes the intricacies of the fediverse and explains its differences from Big Tech.
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alisyn camerota 30 under 30

Communications ·

SOC 30 Under 30: Dreams, Drive and Determination

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.
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CMSI American University School of Communication

Communications ·

CMSI Receives $1M Grant to Support Civic Media and Storytelling

This is CMSI's largest grant yet from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, a longtime supporter of the Center's work.
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White House Correspondents' Association Scholarship recipient Maya Cederlund

Communications ·

White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship Winner Announced

The award carries a $6,000 scholarship this year, the highest monetary award to date.
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Dounia Benjelloun 30 Under 30

Communications ·

SOC 30 Under 30: A Tradition of Passion and Ambition

Dounia Benjelloun reflects on her journey from Morocco to SOC, paralleling her experiences with those of the "30 Under 30" honorees.
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Officers Danny Hodges and Harry Dunn

Communications ·

January 6, Four Years Later: Reflections on Courage and Accountability

Former officers Danny Hodges and Harry Dunn recount their experiences during the Capitol insurrection and call for continued vigilance against misinformation and extremism.
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Maria Lawson, Hannah Campbell, Lillian Juarez, Grace Apostol and Tayo Ojewunmi-Ojo stand outside on their first full day in Bergen.

Journalism ·

A Student's Investigative Journey Through Norway

Journalism graduate student Maria Lawson's investigative insights into all things Norway.
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