Gordon Stables to lead USC Annenberg School of Journalism
The accomplished educator has played a prominent part in developing and teaching a wide range of courses that explore rhetoric, debate, political communication, propaganda and global media.
Oprah Winfrey urges USC Annenberg graduates to seek truth
“Show up, do the work, get your hands dirty,” the media mogul tells a captivated crowd at the school’s commencement ceremony.
Josh Kun appointed director of USC Annenberg School of Communication
The renowned scholar is acclaimed for bridging his scholarship as a cultural historian with the curation of exhibitions, installations and public humanities projects with diverse organizations.
Oprah Winfrey to speak at USC Annenberg’s 2018 commencement ceremony
The global media leader, philanthropist, producer and actress will deliver the communication and journalism school’s keynote address.
Judge Judy Sheindlin Champions Debate at USC Annenberg
A new home for informed public discourse opens thanks to a gift from Judy and Jerry Sheindlin.
USC Annenberg launches new Center for Third Space Thinking
Annenberg Foundation provides launch grant to support the center’s focus on leadership, education and community engagement.
Seattle Times reporters win USC Annenberg’s Selden Ring Award for patient care series
The dogged investigation hows how a respected medical center and one its surgeons put profits ahead of patient care and safety.
USC Annenberg interns to take part in Winter Olympic Games for the first time
Trojans will get firsthand experience with sports media industries and world cultures in and around South Korea.
USC Annenberg launches Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
The research and advocacy think tank will focus on increasing diversity on screen, behind the camera and in music.
USC Annenberg to offer course based on the TV documentary series Woman
The class will examine how media can expose violence against women.
Judge Judy Sheindlin gift establishes public debate forum at USC Annenberg
The contribution also will fund new debate programming, fellowships and a venue for USC’s Trojan Debate Squad.
Tech on the big screen: Computer users, and hackers, are more likely to be male characters
New study examines depictions of computer science in TV and films.
USC Annenberg class focuses on creating news for people who have never read a newspaper
Why the next generation of news consumers — the “future audience,” as a USC professor puts it — has no attachment to the way news organizations have always worked.
Alumna excels as TV journalist by staying true to herself, and her ‘loud personality’
Frances Wang’s ability to connect with people leads to success at a Sacramento station.
Hollywood sticks to the script: Diversity, on screen and behind the camera, remains elusive
New USC Annenberg report examines representation of gender, race/ethnicity, LGBT status and disability across 900 popular movies from 2007 to 2016.
Journalist Greta Van Susteren named a senior fellow at USC Annenberg
The former news anchor will work with the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy on issues tied to social media, broadcast news and coverage of politics and government.
USC Annenberg, Fandango team up for Rotten Tomatoes Fellowship in film criticism
The fellowship will support partial tuition for graduate students in USC’s master of arts journalism program, fostering the next generation of critics and storytellers.
Trojans get feet wet in world of surf journalism
“It teaches them to understand the community they cover and move beyond cliché,” says the course’s creator, Keith Plocek.
Veteran journalist Willow Bay named dean of USC Annenberg
The former co-anchor of ABC News’ Good Morning America/Sunday and senior editor of Huffington Post has served as director of the journalism school, where she launched its state-of-the-art Media Center.
Houston Chronicle reporter wins Selden Ring Award for investigative series on special ed
Brian M. Rosenthal’s seven-part series revealed that Texas educators denied services to children with developmental needs.
High School Journalism Day makes communication a priority
The third USC Annenberg event shows students how they can pursue careers in media and technology.
USC Annenberg students receive 15 nominations for Los Angeles Press Club awards
The stories represent efforts in hard news, investigative journalism and personality profiles.
Society of Professional Journalists honors students’ stories
The Mark of Excellence Awards recognize compelling work in news, sports and in-depth reporting.
Alumni master the art of networking
Six women take part in a Young Professionals Speaker series, giving USC Annenberg students a glimpse into the future.