Category Archives: Events

Conferences, public events and happenings

National Communication Association (NCA) 112th Annual Convention

The National Communication Association (NCA) Annual Convention continues to be a leading platform for advancing communication scholarship. By bringing together scholars, educators, and students from across the country to share research, exchange ideas, and connect with others in the field of communication. We are proud to have our faculty and students participate in this national… Read More: National Communication Association (NCA) 112th Annual Convention »

Hosting a Forum on “Empowering Democracy” feat. Beth Simone Noveck (Oct. 2026)

In collaboration with the Portulans Institute in Washington, DC, the School of Communication (SOC) at American University invites you to a forum entitled “Empowering Democracy.” The forum will present the first report on findings of research by the Portulans Democracy Team on innovations in democracy, entitled “To Empower Democracy”. The report will be discussed throughout… Read More: Hosting a Forum on “Empowering Democracy” feat. Beth Simone Noveck… »

Design Research: Civic Cards for Different Conversations

One strength of AU is our world-class centers on media, from games to social impact. This post describes how one center is exploring media to structure face-to-face interaction… How can we open really new conversations about media, technology, and society? One strength of being in Washington DC is the way that people can physically have… Read More: Design Research: Civic Cards for Different Conversations »

2026 Tri-School PhD Conference

The research culture of AU was proudly on display across multiple schools at the “Tri-School PhD Conference” on April 10, 2026. Several of our PhD students were featured, as well as faculty respondents. PhD programs from the School of International Service (SIS), School of Communication (SOC), and School of Public Affairs (SPA) jointly organize the… Read More: 2026 Tri-School PhD Conference »

Debriefing AoIR in Brazil with Massanari and Sinnreich

What is behind a recent faculty trip to Brazil for AoIR — the Association of Internet Researchers? In this interview, you’ll find a call for strategy in our field, and how our research connects with this set of international scholars. Two are featured: Profs. Adrienne Massanari and Aram Sinnreich. ——— Eunice Kim (interviewer): What was… Read More: Debriefing AoIR in Brazil with Massanari and Sinnreich »

Presenting at NCA: Faculty, Students and our Dean

We are proud to bring such a powerful set of faculty and students to the most influential communication conference in the United States. This year, NCA will be held in Denver from November 20-23, 2025. Sessions featuring our faculty and students Thursday, November 20th  Friday, November 21st  Saturday, November 22nd  Sunday, November 23rd  

Faculty talk: Prof. Grover at Internet Governance Lab (“Beyond the State”)

On November 13th, our own Prof. Rohan Grover gave a talk at the AU Internet Governance Lab: Internet Governance Lab – Fall Talk Title: “Beyond the State: Tech Vendors as Global Governors of Data Privacy Law” Overview: Data privacy laws have spread around the world in the decade since the EU passed the General Data… Read More: Faculty talk: Prof. Grover at Internet Governance Lab (“Beyond the… »