American University OIE welcomes incoming & returning students to live out our values of inclusive excellence. Join us for food & fun as we kick off the year by celebrating American University 's commitment to Dialogue Across Differences. Visit american.edu/diversity/dial… to learn more. #AUInclusion

🎙️ Words, Media, & Persuasion: #AUSOC professor emeritus W. Joseph Campbell, wrote a piece for The Conversation U.S. about how former Pres. Nixon demonstrated how one speech can save a campaign with his ‘Checkers’ speech back in 1952. Read the article here: ow.ly/8uAQ50STWYy

🟦 Blue Collars & Blue Walls: #AUSOC professor Leonard Steinhorn spoke to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the potential VP’s efforts to appeal to the working class. Read more here: ow.ly/NW9k50SW2BU

To kick off the new year at AU, join President Jonathan Alger and the campus community for Celebrate AU. Enjoy food and treats, lawn games, and getting together with friends on the quad today from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Clawed will also make a special appearance! 🦅 #AUWelcome24

Congrats to #AUSOC student Felicity Chapman on being named a 2024 #VoyagerScholarship recipient! Chapman plans to enhance disability representation in the K-12 curriculum, aiming to combat stigma and empower disabled youth. #AmericanUniversity Learn more: ow.ly/Iubk50T8O1b

📖 #AUSOC professor Margot Susca spoke to Boise State Public Radio about her new book, Hedged! Hedged reviews the origins and impact of private investments on the newspaper industry. Listen to learn more: ow.ly/wzaE50SW2ER

Congratulations to AU SOC student Felicity Chapman, AU School of International Service student Melia Klingler, and School of Public Affairs student Denia Smith for becoming a 2024 #VoyagerScholarship recipient! bit.ly/4fWNdcO

#AUSOC alumna Audrey Payne's book, "Where the Rhododendrons Bloom: A Thru-Hiking Adventure on the Appalachian Trail," details her recovery & rediscovery of herself through hiking along the 14 state long trail. ⛰️Learn more in @americanu 's latest profile: ow.ly/2mxx50SYzp3

Just like that feeling when you’re a new student, our new dean, Dr. Marnel Niles Goins is joining us with fresh energy and excitement for the year ahead. Watch the video to learn more about Dr. Goins and her inspiring vision for #AUSOC. youtube.com/watch?v=uD_m7v…

This year's first week of classes is one for the books! ✔️ #ExperientialLearning #AUSOC

🗣️ Retaliatory Rhetoric: #AUSOC professor Kurt Braddock spoke to Journal Sentinel about the potential retaliation that could occur following former President Trump’s assassination attempt and drew comparisons to the Jan. 6th insurrection. Read more here: ow.ly/qTCp50STVRx

Happy Labor Day, Eagles! We hope you enjoy the day off and do something fun! 🎊

Calling all #AUSOC Alumni! Interested in becoming a SOC Alumni Mentor? 🌟 Since 2002, over 300 alumni have made a difference—now it’s your turn! Learn more and get involved with the 2024-2025 Alumni Mentor Program: bit.ly/SOCMENTOR

As the Fall semester begins, we are excited to introduce you to new members of our community this week! First up AU SOC's new dean Marnel Niles Goins. Learn more about her in her chat with Sarah Ailor, CAS-SOC/BA ’25. bit.ly/4cQbiza

Want to have the best semester, year, and career? Listen to these #MediaInTheMix podcast episodes featuring #AUSOC students and alumni to learn how! Whether you’re a freshman or graduate student, there’s an episode for you. 🎧 Learn more here: ow.ly/nZy050TeKVj

🍩 Come and meet #AUSOC’s new Dean, Dr. Marnel Niles Goins! Say hi and grab a donut Monday, September 9th from 10:45-11:45am in McKinley Lounge, outside MIL!

📖 Black Saturday: #AUSOC alum Trey Yingst recounts his experience working in southern Israel following the October 7th attack and tells the realities of the war in Gaza in his new book, Black Saturday, out on October 1st. Read more here: ow.ly/htJi50STXL4

Attention #AUSOC students! 📣 Join our virtual info session on September 11 at 5:00 PM ET to get all your questions answered about the Alumni Mentor Program. Learn how you can connect with AU alums for guidance in your academic and professional journey. 💻 ow.ly/88tO50TgNVk

🎥 Profs Jamie Sisley & Kyle Crosby, along with #AUSOC students, produced a five-part docu-series “The Ambassador’s Table,” which highlights how ambassadors use culinary arts as methods of diplomacy. They were able to meet with Ambassadors and Chefs from the nations featured!