A quick look at Sebastian Vega’s Instagram page tells you a lot about this broadcast and digital journalism student who is set to graduate on May 11.

USC Annenberg has three sets of identical twins — each with the same major — graduating this year. We sat down and talked to all six as they prepare for commencement. They spoke excitedly about their futures and the people who have helped them along the way.

“One of the best parts about Annenberg has been the opportunities I’ve had access to.” – Katrina Swarthout ’18 (M.A., Strategic Public Relations).

A communication major from the Bay Area, Joy Ofodu refused to limit herself when she came to college. She took advantage of all the resources and opportunities available to students — from getting involved in on-campus research centers and event programming to off-campus internships and a Bay Area Maymester program. Ofodu graduates on May 11 with a job secured at Instagram and the knowledge that she gained the experience necessary to tell the kind of stories that she wants to share with the world.

5:30 am: Read for class 6:30 am: Calls with New York office 7 am: Coordinate with Marcos to make sure kids are awake, dressed and eating breakfast 7:30 am: Marcos takes kids to school, more calls to New York 8 am: Leave for work

No matter how challenging Leighdia Sandoval de Padilla’s morning might be, she knows someone in history had it worse. And, now, she’s created an app for that.

Annenberg International Programs launched its first alternative spring break program in Thailand this past March. Thanks to a donation from a generous USC Annenberg parent, a total of fourteen students were given the opportunity to travel to two of the country’s most iconic cities: Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Steven Villescas, a master’s student in the communication management program, offers a first-person account of the trip. You’ll find other student experiences here.

There was a message reverberating at BuzzFeed: Keep your eye on the rapidly evolving media landscape.

USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay has appointed Josh Kun, a renowned scholar, leading cultural historian and 2016 MacArthur Fellow, as director of the USC Annenberg School of Communication.