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.
Associated Press receives Selden Ring Award for probe of seafood produced by slaves
The investigation prompts reforms and the release of people held captive in abject surroundings.
USC Annenberg launches new site powered by The Washington Post
The site serves as the primary publishing outlet for the school’s student-led multimedia teams.
Social media expert Nicco Mele named new Wallis Annenberg Chair
The former Los Angeles Times deputy publisher will draw on digital and traditional media experience in his USC Annenberg post.
USC Annenberg, Viterbi schools form unique partnership
Two new programs will give students a mix of communications and technological skills, finding new ways to deliver news.
CEO takes the reins of USC’s Strategic Public Relations Center
It’s the first time the center has been led by a standing chief executive officer.
USC Annenberg Summer Institute prioritizes the study of diversity
Doctoral students from around the country spend a week with USC and visiting faculty.
Scholarship recipient to enter unique film-criticism program
Monica Castillo will study at USC’s journalism and film schools, and be mentored by LA Times movie critic Kenneth Turan.
Willow Bay stays ahead of the curve
USC Annenberg School of Journalism director recalls the path that led from modeling to an MBA and much more in and out of newsrooms.
USC Annenberg’s Media Center named for Julie Chen, Leslie Moonves and CBS
Fully converged newsroom serves as nerve center of the new Wallis Annenberg Hall.
Faculty neighborhoods foster collaboration in Wallis Annenberg Hall
Digital media link the professors sharing office space and innovative ideas.
USC Annenberg unveils Wallis Annenberg Hall
The future of digital communication will come from within these walls.