Ethan Ward started his postsecondary education in his mid-30s, and even lived in his car for a year to help make his college dreams come true. Now he’s a member of USC’s Class of 2021.
Washington, D.C., native Ethan Ward followed his dream of acting to Hollywood, but soon that dream turned into a nightmare when the aspiring actor found himself out of a job and out of a home.
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As the granddaughter of César Chávez, one of the questions Paloma Chávez has contended with during her life is how the legacy of her ancestors should inform the life she chooses to live. “You're in charge of writing your present and your future even if your past is written for you,” she said.
Chávez, who graduated this week with a...
Today’s news media industry — from legacy newsrooms to digital media start-ups — is facing an imperative to deliver coverage that connects and resonates with the diverse communities it serves.
Recognizing that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a critical driver of the talent needed to meet this demand, the USC Annenberg School for...
Even though he’s about to graduate with a master’s degree in journalism , Frank Rojas came late to storytelling.
Born and raised in the South Bay, Rojas went to high school in San Pedro before earning his bachelor’s degree in business from California State University, Dominguez Hills. “I discovered journalism about...
Emmy-winning television journalist Gayle King and Grammy-winning musician, DJ and culture guru Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson will be among the featured guests joining USC Annenberg’s virtual celebration for its Class of 2021 on May 13....
When she asked to cut in line behind a fellow freshman during a “Welcome Week” financial aid workshop in 2017 when she was running late, Diana Fonte had no idea that she had taken the first step towards starting her own magazine.
The student ahead of her in line, Jason Cerin, soon became her fast friend and creative partner. “I started to meet a lot of amazing people at USC and around...
Ever since she was a young girl growing up in Shandong province in northeast China, Grace Yuehan Wang knew that the city of Shenzhen, now China’s hub of high-tech commerce far to the south near Hong Kong, was unique. “I heard about this city when I was little, because my grandfather, who worked at an electronics manufacturing company, went on business trips there,” she said. “He always...
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While many K-12 students have adapted to online learning, a USC study finds that some families have had trouble accessing devices or reliable internet connections, especially Hispanics who primarily...