Award-winning Mexican journalist León Krauze has the honor of co-moderating Mexico’s town-hall presidential debate in Tijuana on May 20. He will be the first Mexican journalist living in the United States to moderate such a debate, with the theme being “Mexico in the World.”
With 25 years of experience serving as a...
In a stirring speech that called on graduates to seek truth and help others, former talk show host turned media mogul Oprah Winfrey offered practical advice, shared personal anecdotes and challenged students to tackle real-world problems.
Winfrey, the veteran television journalist, Academy Award-nominated actress, media multi-hyphenate and...
Thando Dlomo arrived ready to learn the skills needed to become a journalist. She had the chance to interview directors, activists, journalists — even Ava DuVernay — on her path to finding her voice in order to connect with people around the world. She grew up in South Africa and was one of the first students to attend Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy, where she was taught to always “dream...
A quick look at Sebastian Vega’s Instagram page tells you a lot about this broadcast and digital journalism student who is set to graduate on May 11.
He’s a great photographer, loves art and music, has a strong social conscience, is a Trojan football fan, and is clearly comfortable as a reporter.
Vega entered USC Annenberg as a spring admit, prepared to push the boundaries of...
USC Annenberg has three sets of identical twins — each with the same major — graduating this year. We sat down and talked to all six as they prepare for commencement. They spoke excitedly about their futures and the people who have helped them along the way.
Theodora and Alexandra WestTheodora and Alexandra West '18 – Major: Communication. Photo by: Olivia Mowry
Theodora...
“One of the best parts about Annenberg has been the opportunities I’ve had access to.” – Katrina Swarthout ’18 (M.A., Strategic Public Relations).
Katrina made her time at USC Annenberg count. She worked in two centers, the Center for Public Relations and the Center on...
A communication major from the Bay Area, Joy Ofodu refused to limit herself when she came to college. She took advantage of all the resources and opportunities available to students — from getting involved in on-campus research centers and event programming to off-campus internships and a Bay Area Maymester program. Ofodu graduates on May 11 with a job secured at Instagram and the knowledge...
No matter how challenging Leighdia Sandoval de Padilla’s morning might be, she knows someone in history had it worse. And, now, she’s created an app for that.
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