USC Annenberg’s Manuel Castells appointed Spain’s minister of universities
The University Professor and Wallis Annenberg Chair in Communication Technology and Society will oversee policymaking and funding for Spain’s 50 public universities.
New fellowship from USC Annenberg Innovation Lab supports diverse voices
The first two cohorts of the Civic Media Fellowship feature emerging leaders in leveraging popular culture, media and technology for social progress.
Examining a video’s changes over time helps flag deepfakes
A USC Information Sciences Institute team has found a new and seemingly more accurate way to aid in deepfake video detection.
Veteran USC Alumni News Broadcasters Find Stories that Matter
You’ll find them in small towns and on the big networks. Reporters and anchors from USC keep TV news alive.
How athletes are building and leveraging their personal brands
USC experts join with the NFL to guide players on everything from public speaking to social media.
Gretchen Carlson, during USC visit, says #MeToo movement ‘just getting started’
The former Fox News anchor and best-selling author also spoke about her federal policy efforts to help empower sexual harassment victims in the workplace.
Does technology fuel polarization in the current political climate?
Experts gather at USC to talk fake news, the regulation of social media and more.
NBC’s Lester Holt offers insight into fake news and hosting a debate with Trump
The anchor sits down with USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay for a revealing hourlong conversation.
USC Annenberg to offer course based on the TV documentary series Woman
The class will examine how media can expose violence against women.
Looking at the blurred lines between political news, reality TV and fake news
USC experts explain how political events become a highly watched spectacle influenced by pop culture and entertainment.
Reflections from the Washington Post’s Fred Ryan
Ryan ’77, JD ’80 brings decades of experience as a media entrepreneur and adviser to the USC Board of Trustees.
Can Journalists Help Readers Navigate the Changing Media Landscape?
These Sports Broadcasters Do What They Love
If you follow L.A. sports, chances are you’ve seen Trojans Taylor Felix and Kelli Tennant on the field and in the booth.
We’ll all be watching the Super Bowl, but why? USC experts weigh in
Sunday’s big game between Atlanta and New England will surely generate super ratings. Politics and spectacle play a big role, and so do some deflated footballs.
Who’s to blame for fake news and what can be done about it?
USC experts weigh in on the internet-driven phenomenon that has quickly changed the way we look at just about everything.