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“40 Acres and a Lie” was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist in Explanatory Reporting—a collaboration between the Center for Public Integrity, the Center for Investigative Reporting, and American University’s Investigative Reporting Workshop (IRW). Read more: ow.ly/fiLx50VQ8Uh

#AUSOC prof Aram Sinnreich joined Project Poetic Justice at the D.C. Jail, helping incarcerated adults transform their poetry into music. He reminded participants that there’s no music more honest than what’s written in constraint or oppression. Read more ow.ly/7r5650VQ8AI

#AUSOC prof Sherri Williams, PhD spoke to CHCH News about the MET Gala’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” “Get people thinking about all aspects of black history, not just the pretty and fashionable parts,” Williams said. Watch the full clip: ow.ly/i6o350VQ9ia

🎉 Congratulations to Noel Massaad for being a 2025 Public Communication Capstone winner! #AUSOC

#AUSOC profJane Hall spoke to @Deadline about MSNBC’s newsroom restructuring. As MSNBC builds an independent news division post-Comcast, Hall noted the network’s ability to operate like a startup and handling of international coverage. Read more: ow.ly/mfcY50VQetW

Happy Pride Month from #AUSOC! 🦅🌈

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: ow.ly/OtIR50VS2aZ

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: american.edu/soc/news/schol…

#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: ow.ly/hRav50VS4Te

🎥 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: american.edu/soc/news/craft…

Happy Juneteenth from #AUSOC! Swipe to find ways to celebrate Freedom Day around DC! ❤️ 💚 💛 🦅

#AUSOC Professor Sherri Williams, PhD was interviewed by The Associated Press 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/article/beyond…

Congratulations to #AUSOC alumna, Samantha Noland (SOC/MFA ‘25) for being accepted as a 2025 University Film and Video Association (UFVA) Graduate Student Fellow! The UFVA is a leading U.S. nonprofit dedicated to advancing moving image education. Congrats, Samantha!

#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: ow.ly/4sJ450W5EzV

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/general/filipp…

#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: ow.ly/wwAF50W6v53

🌊 #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/magazine/artic…

🌈 🔁 ICYMI: It's been 10 years of Marriage Equality and a few months since Jim Obergefell visited #AUSOC in December for the American Forum! During Jim's visit, he reminded students to fight for what is right and remain hopeful in the fight for civil rights.

#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/magazine/artic…

🦅 Happy Fourth of July from #AUSOC! 🇺🇸