From decoding representation in Hollywood to tackling climate communication and amplifying Black media history, USC Annenberg students are using research to fuel real-world impact. Meet Kate Hoag, Mycah Hart-Powell, Abigail Rawlinson, and Michael Kittilson, who have led projects across the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the Center for Public Relations, the Center for Climate...
What does it really mean to earn a PhD? Soyun Ahn, Essence Wilson and Nicole Bush reflect on the personal and intellectual journeys behind their dissertations — spanning digital mapping, mental health interventions for Black teens and care-based activism. Through their stories, they reveal the intellectual courage, emotional resilience and community support that define the PhD experience at...
Four standout members of USC Annenberg’s Class of 2025 reflect on their transformative experiences in the Annenberg Media Center. Executive Editors Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan and Lyla Bhalla-Ladd, ATVN Executive Producer Vincent Demonte, and ARN Producer Enzo Luna share how they have led student-produced coverage of everything from a presidential election to live concerts, all while building...
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 2025 were recognized with these top...
Anthony Moon and Ruby Chang’s paths couldn’t be more different. While one is shaped by military service and the other by a deep dive into digital culture — both represent what it means to lead with conviction and curiosity.
As they prepare to lead their peers into the final chapter of their academic journeys at USC Annenberg’s commencement ceremony on May 16, Moon...
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...
Divya Subbiah doesn’t chase the spotlight — she looks for the stories hiding just outside of it. She gravitates toward the unconventional and the unassuming.
“I want to tell stories about people and ideas that aren’t normally focused on,” she said. “I’m interested in ideas of performance and truth, and am always looking for the ways people display their humanity...
