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Public Communication Capstone Award Winners

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American University Public Communication Capstone Award Winners

The PC division honors this year’s best capstone, political capstone, and public relations portfolio projects from SOC's graduating class of 2023.
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Yasmeen Jabara, Meagan Keefe, Nicolas Blanco Ballesteros and Gabriela Perez

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SOC Students Win Second Place in Global Arthur Page Case Study Competition

The winning case study explored the complexities of Starbucks’ recent worker tensions.
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Sophie Myers

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Meet Your 2023 SOC Student Commencement Speaker

Get to know PRSSA President and Stafford H. Cassell Award Winner Sophie Myers.
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Fine Art Photography Students at Exhibit

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DC History Center Exhibit Features American University Student Photography

Several AU SOC students’ works are currently on display in a featured exhibit at the DC History Center.
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AmericanU Girl Dolls say Thank you for letting me live the AU dream of being on a podcast

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From Plastic Playthings to a Powerful Portfolio

@AmericanUGirlDolls gives SOC student a unique way to build her professional portfolio through Instagram.
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Hélène Lupa

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Helping DC Students Level Up Skills in Preparation for Anacostia Youth Media Festival

MFA student strips down advanced courses to develop workshops for middle schoolers. 
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Award winners with Rodger Streitmatter and Thomas Grooms

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Top Journalism Students Honored in Annual Awards Ceremony

The focus was on student excellence at the Streitmatter Awards and KTA induction ceremony.
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Erin Logan LA Times Reporter

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A Conversation with LA Times Reporter and Alumna Erin Logan

LA Times reporter and alumna Erin Logan talks to AU SOC about her journey to the White House, her day-to-day life, and how identity shapes her work.
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Associate Professor John Watson

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Anyone Can Claim to Be a Journalist or a News Organization, and Publish Lies With Almost Total Impunity

AU SOC associate professor John Watson analyzes journalism ethics issues at the heart of the “election fraud” libel lawsuit filed against Fox News for The Conversation.
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Gemma Puglisi's PR Capstone students hold events to spread awareness on The Climate, Inc. for AU Beautification Day

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PR Students Use Strategic Savvy and Shovels to Stop Climate Change

PR students work with The Climate, Inc. on its newest Trillion Tree Campaign by planting trees across campus for AU Beautification Day.
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