Four members of the Class of 2026 — Nya Manneh, Joe Carreon, Taylor Altman and Greg Perez — reflect on the friendships, mentorships, leadership experiences, and career opportunities that shaped their time at USC Annenberg. From PRSSA and Annenberg Radio News to NYC Maymester and Classical California, see how connection and collaboration define the USC Annenberg experience and continue far beyond the classroom.

Stories about açaí bowls in East L.A., reporting on ICE raids and quinceañeras. Covering pupusas and stand-up comedy. Breaking down taxes on cannabis. Exploring $20 matcha and what it says about a changing city.

While immersing themselves in Los Angeles’ neighborhoods and cultures, students like Lizbeth Solorzano are learning how to take deeply reported, community-centered journalism...

When NBA All-Star Weekend came to Los Angeles last month, six USC Annenberg students found themselves at the center of one of the sports and entertainment industry’s most high-profile productions. Serving as production assistants for NBA Entertainment, they supported marquee events including the NBA Technology Summit, the NBA Newsmaker Breakfast and the NBA Legends Awards — live productions featuring global leaders, Hall of Fame athletes and cultural icons.

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This spring, USC Annenberg students have the opportunity to customize their academic experience through a wide range of electives that reflect the evolving media, communication and technology landscape. From courses that dive into sports, entertainment, fashion and global storytelling to those that examine the power of AI in journalism, public relations and strategic communication,...

“I tell students, ‘I’m gonna take you to cover something and it’s gonna be fly by the seat of your pants,’” says Christina Bellantoni , professor of professional practice and director of USC Annenberg’s Media Center . In her “Government and...

Students in University Professor Geoffrey Cowan ’s class follow history in real time. The conversation might center on breaking news about wildfires in California, debates over arts funding in Los Angeles or the latest international conflict. Students quickly see how the press shapes those stories and their own lives.

For some...