First-of-its-kind media studies lab launches at USC to amplify Black social change makers on West Coast
Journalism instructor and scholar Allissa V. Richardson will lead the Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab at USC Annenberg.
Teaching students to engage with L.A.’s diverse cultures
USC Annenberg’s Oscar Garza is a veteran journalist who has worked in TV, print, radio and digital platforms and has spent most of his career in cultural journalism.
In memoriam: Bryce Nelson, 84, former director of USC Annenberg School of Journalism
After two decades as a reporter at major news organizations, Nelson devoted the final 30 years of his career to training and mentoring future journalists while tirelessly serving the USC community.
How specialization can help journalists make a difference in the community and beyond
Cater Lee was frustrated with the reactive nature of TV news, the prioritization of car chases and the portrayal of communities as “dangerous” without any context. USC Annenberg’s specialized journalism program completely changed how she sees her industry.
ProPublica wins USC Annenberg’s 2022 Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting
The team’s work exposed how the wealthiest Americans avoid paying income tax.
USC Annenberg’s resident Olympics expert has a front-row seat at his 12th Games
Award-winning sportswriter and journalism professor Alan Abrahamson is considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on the Olympic movement.
In memoriam: Michael Parks, 78, former director of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism
The news career of the Pulitzer Prize winner and former Los Angeles Times editor spanned nearly 40 years.
Trojans combine journalism and design expertise to help news organizations thrive
Students in the new News and Information Innovation minor combine USC Annenberg’s journalism expertise with the USC Iovine and Young Academy’s entrepreneurial approach to design and technology.
Stunning Virtual Reality Project Takes You to the Arctic — and Into Climate Change
Think caribou in the arctic tundra have nothing to do with you? USC students use immersive technology to explain their urgent message for us all.
Master’s student speaks out on funding for historically Black colleges and universities
Gabrielle Chenault came to USC Annenberg to tell impactful stories about underrepresented communities, and she got that chance with a recent op-ed that was published in the Los Angeles Times.
Ruben Salazar: the Chicano journalist who paved the way for a new generation of reporters
USC Libraries has the late journalist’s writings, photographs and personal belongings, which researchers use to keep his legacy alive.
New generation of advocates uses photojournalism to illuminate life in L.A.
The Digital Promotoras program — funded in part by the USC Good Neighbors Campaign — teaches teens how photography can shed light on the unseen issues in their communities.
Journalism students use immersive tech to tell stories of the past and present
Since 2015, the award-winning “JOVRNALISM” class has taught USC Annenberg students how to use emerging technologies to bring unique stories to life.
Frank Rojas tells real L.A. stories in the classroom and the newsroom
Though the South Bay native came late to storytelling, he’s found his voice as he graduates with a master’s in journalism from USC Annenberg.
Journalism students connect with L.A. Taco website to create community ‘zine’
The multimedia collaboration, led by USC Annenberg’s Amara Aguilar, will culminate in a printed independent magazine called Taco Life that will be distributed throughout Los Angeles.
One Trojan’s journey from USC Annenberg to D.C. correspondent for ABC News
ABC News congressional correspondent Rachel Scott is using skills gained at USC to make a name for herself — and make a difference — in Washington.
Associated Press team wins 2021 Selden Ring Award for uncovering exploitation in the palm oil industry
The annual investigative journalism award, which has been presented by USC Annenberg for 32 years, goes to an examination of abusive working conditions on palm oil plantations in Indonesia and Malaysia.
USC’s Crosstown project launches national data journalism partnership
Tools and training from USC will help newsrooms in Louisiana and North Carolina access and transform data into high-impact local journalism.
Expect political polarization and fake news to persist throughout 2021
New survey results from USC Annenberg’s Center for Public Relations deem it unlikely that a Joe Biden presidency will inspire national unity or limit the spread of conspiracy theories.
USC Annenberg alum Esmeralda Bermudez to be recognized by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists
The Los Angeles Times staff writer will receive the Sí Se Puede Award for her persistence and tenacity as a journalist.
USC Annenberg interns tell the stories of lives lost to the pandemic for the L.A. Times
Six Trojans — current students and recent graduates — are using their diverse backgrounds, talents and life experiences to tell touching and important stories.
Correcting grammar, one misplaced modifier at a time
A USC Annenberg breakthrough uses instant-messaging technology to put old-school stylebook information at journalists’ fingertips.
Student reporters investigate COVID-19’s impact on religion and spirituality
Students and faculty in a USC Annenberg course on religion reporting have seen firsthand how the pandemic is affecting local communities of faith.
Pulitzer Prize finalist finds his best stories within data
Award-winning reporter and USC Annenberg alum Emmanuel Martinez credits his love of math with helping him dig up stories that other journalists haven’t uncovered.