Gabe Castro-Root shared about his trip to Antarctica during a campus event in McKinley. Photo courtesy of Claire Sapilewski, SOC-CAS/BA '26.

Communications ·

Adventure to Antarctica

Journalism student Gabe Castro-Root, SOC/BA ’25, spoke at the School of Communication on January 29 about his new polar perspective from a December Space2Sea reporting expedition to Earth’s final frontier.
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30 Under 30 First Honorees

Communications ·

SOC 30 Under 30: Meet the First Five Honorees

David Aldridge, a well-known SOC alum, contrasts his media career beginning in the static 1980s with the dynamic successes of the first-ever "30 Under 30" honorees from American Çà¹ÏÊÓƵ.
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Professor Jane Hall

Communications ·

SOC Professor Reflects on Interviewing Rosalynn Carter: Insights into a First Lady's Legacy

Professor Jane Hall reflects on the profound impact of the former First Lady's political partnership with President Jimmy Carter.
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Sanjana Feroz

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Navigating Global Media

Sanjana Feroz, SOC/MA ‘24, leverages her global journalism background to tell stories so compelling they connect with any audience.
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Abigail Turner and Natalia Quintana-Feliciano, 2024 Gridiron Scholarship Winners

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2024 Gridiron Scholarship Winners View Election Coverage with a Critical Eye

The student winners, who both graduate in May 2025, will each receive a $4,000 award.
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Jim Obergefell (photo by Grace Ibrahim)

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Jim Obergefell Discusses His Historic Role in Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

During a December 5 event at SOC, the activist admitted that he’s worried about the future of LGBTQ+ rights
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Bill Gentile Media In the Mix

Communications ·

Transforming Journalism with a Backpack and a Vision

Professor Bill Gentile’s innovative approach equips journalists to tell impactful stories independently, blending creativity, technology, and personal connection.
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Ken Biberaj, SPA/BA ’05, and Ed O’Keefe, SPA/BA ’02 (photo by Grace Ibrahim)

Communications ·

CBS Correspondent and AU Alumnus: Trump’s Victory No Surprise

Ed O’Keefe, SPA/BA ’02, joined Ken Biberaj, SPA/BA ’05, in conversation at SOC on November 19
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Adrienne Massanari: We're all playing Elon Musks's game now

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We’re All Playing Elon Musk’s Game Now

SOC Associate Professor Adrienne Massanari connects the dots between long-brewing resentment in the libertarian tech community toward DEI initiatives and Musk's role in Trump 2.0.
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Camila DeChalus, White House Reporter for CNN

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From AU to the White House: Camila DeChalus’ Journey to Political Journalism

Camila DeChalus, SOC/BA ‘16 reflects on the challenges of covering the White House for CNN, the value of diverse perspectives, and her path to uncovering stories that shape our world.
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