Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2025

Students in commencement regalia gather outside USC Annenberg's 2024 Commencement Ceremony.

Jane Fonda urges grads to take action and build community

Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author and activist Jane Fonda delivered the commencement address to our Class of 2025. Her reminder to students: “The people who shape society’s stories are the most powerful people in the society. That’s you, dear graduates. And I wish you courage and love as you go flex your muscles.”

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Meet our Class of 2025

Public relations and advertising major Andrea Fernandez Cruz networks in a group of people.

Pizza, Pixar and purpose

For Andrea Fernandez Cruz, the Bay Area career immersion program provides valuable industry insights, meaningful Trojan connections, and unforgettable moments at the intersection of innovation and self-discovery.

 
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Driving innovation and change

From decoding representation in Hollywood to tackling climate communication and amplifying Black media history, USC Annenberg’s Class of 2025 is using research to fuel real-world impact. 

Andre Lapeyrolerie, from the shoulders up, smiling at the camera while wearing a suit and standing in front of an ocean with an island in the background.

PRISM program fuels career growth for tech executive

A chance LinkedIn message leads Andre Lapeyrolerie to USC, where he blends his passion for technology, service and storytelling into a powerful next chapter.

 
From the shoulders up, Divya Subbiah looks into the distant golden hour sun with trees in the background.

Journalist finds power in unconventional stories

Guided by curiosity and creativity, Divya Subbiah brings voice to the overlooked by exploring authenticity, connection and the spaces in between.

Two individuals stand in front of the Annenberg School for Communication Building holding flags. On the left, a woman holds a cardinal flag bearing the name of the school, and on the right, a man holds a flag bearing symbols that represent the school.

Leading with curiosity and conviction

Anthony Moon and Ruby Chang’s paths couldn’t be more different. While one is shaped by military service and the other by a deep dive into digital culture — both represent what it means to lead with conviction and curiosity.

A student with glasses and a black shirt bends over a computer desk to help another student with his work.

From the media center to the real world

Four standout members of USC Annenberg’s Class of 2025 reflect on their transformative experiences in USC Annenberg’s Media Center, leading student-produced coverage of everything from a presidential election to live concerts.

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USC Annenberg graduates receive top university and school honors

Outstanding members of USC Annenberg’s Class of 2025 were honored this spring during USC’s annual Student Recognition Awards ceremony and Academic Honors Convocation, showcasing their stellar academics and meaningful contributions.

A PhD student looks out over the Media Wall and Forum area of Wallis Annenberg Hall while using an iPad.

Beyond the dissertation

What does it really mean to earn a PhD in 2025? Three doctoral candidates reflect on the personal and intellectual journeys behind their dissertations — and reveal the intellectual courage, emotional resilience and community support that define the PhD experience at USC Annenberg.

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USC Annenberg Instagram GIF pack

Show your USC Annenberg pride and commemorate your accomplishments with these new USC and USC Annenberg animated GIFs. You can find them on Giphy or on Instagram by searching for USC or USC Annenberg. Make sure to use the hashtags #ASCJ and #USCGrad in your posts!