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SOC Alumni News
ALUM NAMED CNN WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT
Dan Lothian, MA ’88, has been named White House correspondent for CNN based in the network's Washington, D.C., bureau. Before covering the White House, Lothian served as CNN's Boston bureau chief, responsible for coordinating all news and coverage from the Boston area.
Dan Lothian, MA ’88, has been named White House correspondent for CNN based in the network's Washington, D.C., bureau. Before covering the White House, Lothian served as CNN's Boston bureau chief, responsible for coordinating all news and coverage from the Boston area.
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Alumni Mentoring Program
SOC’s Alumni Mentoring Program strategically matches prominent alumni with top SOC juniors, seniors and graduate students to help bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional world of communication. SOC alumni mentor students by giving advice and insight on resumes, interviewing skills, internships and career paths. Learn more
SOC’s Alumni Mentoring Program strategically matches prominent alumni with top SOC juniors, seniors and graduate students to help bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional world of communication. SOC alumni mentor students by giving advice and insight on resumes, interviewing skills, internships and career paths. Learn more
A new SOC
A new SOC
The School of Communication is moving—with your help—into the McKinley Building, one of the most distinguished on campus. After a $20 million top-to-bottom renovation, the 1917 neo-classical structure will be a state-of-the-art lab for a digital generation of students, applying traditional values and skills to tomorrow’s dynamic, multimedia environment.
The School of Communication is moving—with your help—into the McKinley Building, one of the most distinguished on campus. After a $20 million top-to-bottom renovation, the 1917 neo-classical structure will be a state-of-the-art lab for a digital generation of students, applying traditional values and skills to tomorrow’s dynamic, multimedia environment.
SOC Alumni Profiles
FEATURED ALUMNUS: BILL THOMPSON
As Executive Vice President and Co-General Sales Manager of Picturehouse, alumnus Bill Thompson, BA '71, has been able to promote special films he believes in, such as the 2008 Oscar winner La Vie En Rose. Thompson sees great things ahead for SOC and plans to play a role in SOC's success. "I like giving back to SOC because you cannot help but be inspired by the work of Dean Kirkman."
Read more about Bill Thompson
As Executive Vice President and Co-General Sales Manager of Picturehouse, alumnus Bill Thompson, BA '71, has been able to promote special films he believes in, such as the 2008 Oscar winner La Vie En Rose. Thompson sees great things ahead for SOC and plans to play a role in SOC's success. "I like giving back to SOC because you cannot help but be inspired by the work of Dean Kirkman."
Read more about Bill Thompson
SOC Alumni Events
OCT. 24-26: SOC ALUMNI WEEKEND EVENTS
SOC has a host of alumni weekend events to help you reconnect and network, from a reception with Dean Larry Kirkman to a discussion with White House correspondents Dee Dee Myers, Mike McCurry, and Ari Fleischer moderated by Betsy Fischer, '96. For details or to catch up with other alums visit AU's alumni site
SOC has a host of alumni weekend events to help you reconnect and network, from a reception with Dean Larry Kirkman to a discussion with White House correspondents Dee Dee Myers, Mike McCurry, and Ari Fleischer moderated by Betsy Fischer, '96. For details or to catch up with other alums visit AU's alumni site
