Annie Long’s fascination with YouTube and content creation began as so many children’s interests serendipitously do: watching older siblings. She was captivated by everything she was seeing on their screens, but when those screens were turned off, she took that fascination a step further. Long pulled out her camera and made her own videos. She started uploading comedy skits,...

From their days as young actors to undergrads, twin brothers Matthew and Benjamin Royer have always been by each other’s side. Now, their next journey together begins at USC Annenberg this fall. Pursuing their master’s degrees in journalism and specialized journalism respectively, each is excited to dive into multidisciplinary reporting and engage in their passion for storytelling in unique...

After sports icon and equality activist Billie Jean King closed out her remarks at USC Annenberg’s 2024 commencement ceremony, she added in a puckish surprise, grabbing her racquet and volleying tennis balls high into the air for graduates to catch.

A lucky dozen or so came away with keepsakes of the moment. But all in attendance received the advantage of...

Etolia Stinson’s experience in broadcast journalism and social media management helped prepare her for the MS in Public Relations Innovation, Strategy and Management (PRISM) online program.

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As a USC Annenberg Ambassador , public relations major Joyce Gao represents the school’s diverse student body by helping the next generation of Trojans learn what it’s like to study, learn and play at USC. She takes her duties seriously because she knows the importance of a campus visit. “My visit to USC's campus swayed me toward...

PhD candidate Eduardo Gonzalez has spent the last five years studying how refugees use smartphones and the internet for their general well-being and survival, and to connect to broader networks of care during processes of displacement and migration. Gonzalez believes his time at USC Annenberg allowed him to develop meaningful personal and...

Combining her passion for writing and entertainment, journalism major Kaitlyn Huamani is building a fulfilling career in the industry, propelled by #ASCJ opportunities including covering the Sundance Film Festival alongside reporters from legacy outlets. Her next steps? Finishing up an internship with the L.A. Times, then starting another one at The Associated Press.

Continuing the tradition of honoring graduating students from disciplines across the university, USC’s annual Student Recognition Awards ceremony and Academic Honors Convocation were held this spring. Outstanding members of USC Annenberg’s Class of 2024...