Category Archives: Events

Conferences, public events and happenings

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 »

Presenting at PCA: Faculty and Students

We are excited about the AU faculty and students presenting at this year’s PCA in Atlanta in April. PCA is the Pop Culture Association conference (April 8-11, 2026). It is one of the most popular and influential academic conferences in the field of popular culture and media. Sessions featuring our faculty and students Thursday, April… Read More »

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 »

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