With a career trajectory at ABC News from production associate to White House correspondent within only four years, many would assume that Rachel Scott’s rise to the top ranks of journalism is an unalloyed success story.

So a main theme of her commencement message to USC Annenberg’s Class of 2022 may have come as a surprise. She spoke about how to deal with failure.

“Graduating...

Continuing the tradition of honoring graduating students from disciplines across the university, USC’s annual Student Recognition Awards ceremony was held on May 12. Outstanding members of USC Annenberg’s Class of 2022 were recognized with these top honors, showcasing their stellar academic achievements as well as...

Reo Sorensen has been a communicator for as long as he can remember.

At just age 9, he began giving speeches at charity events benefiting people with disabilities. Born with cerebral palsy, he uses a wheelchair, and has made it his purpose to speak out on behalf of his peers in the disability community.

“My primary focus has been always on disability and representation,” said...

For Samantha Balcaceres, hospitality is the lens through which she approaches public relations. That concept of generosity and welcoming runs deep for her; she credits it to her upbringing as part of a large family with roots in Nicaragua.

“They’ve always been the model of hospitality and hard work,” she said. “There’s a warmth in our culture, and it’s just always in my nature to be...

Lauren Alexandra Sowa’s experience as a child actor might be atypical.

“I essentially had a full career before I started high school, and I have to say, I feel very fortunate,” she said. “I loved it, and I had nothing but positive experiences with the adults I worked with.”

Starting at only 3 years old, Sowa appeared in more than 50 commercials, including national campaigns for...

As Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off, news and stories about mental health may seem to saturate media outlets. Yet a new report reveals that in top movies, mental health is rarely in the spotlight.

The study, entitled “Mental Health Conditions Across 200 Popular Films” is the second report on...

Communication management master’s student and 2022 graduate Kevin Maxwell connects his passion for screenwriting with graduate studies focusing on marketing communication as well media and entertainment management.

Journalism major and 2022 graduate Luke Scorziell shares his journey from growing up in Lake Arrowhead, Calif., to flourishing as a multimedia journalist at USC Annenberg, including as a producer of...