For my spring break, I made a week’s worth of core memories for my career development in the Bay — San Francisco. This program provides an unforgettable week of hands-on experience at the intersection of technology and public relations. It helps students connect with industry leaders, gain real-world insights, and elevate their skills in a region buzzing with innovation. Students...
Andre Lapeyrolerie was soul searching. After decades in the tech industry, what was next? How could the Microsoft account executive continue to evolve and upskill?
At a crossroads, he found clarity through two distinct opportunities in community service and corporate philanthropy, along with a serendipitous LinkedIn message.
Lapeyrolerie was...
There’s a well-worn script about those who become the first in their families to notch certain accomplishments. Difficulties are overcome with hard work, leading to accomplishment and a piece of the American Dream.
Alejandra Campoverdi , a native Angeleno whose family resettled from Mexico, wants people to know a...
One week after graduating from USC Annenberg last May, Charlotte Phillipp began her dream job as an entertainment reporter for The Messenger , a start-up news outlet based in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The Messenger had just launched that same month.
“Being there to see a news...
Communication management alumnus Ernest Owens’ new book “The Case for Cancel Culture” seeks to reframe the conversation about this controversial topic. He points to a more mature definition, its use throughout history and...
Arturo Sierra (BA, communication, ’21) brings his Amazon bestseller, Fates of the Few, to life by utilizing all his creative, marketing and communication skills. The young adult fantasy adventure series, produced by his Fun Flow Publishing company, aims to help reluctant readers by making books as accessible and diverse as possible. Learn more about Fates of the Few and Fun Flow Publishing at...
A self-described street artist and alchemist, S.C. Mero (BA, ’10) transforms everyday street corners in downtown Los Angeles into “something that is endearing or revealing of some truth happening in the neighborhood.” After graduating from the public relations program, Mero is grateful for her time at Annenberg and uses those skills...
