From decoding representation in Hollywood to tackling climate communication and amplifying Black media history, USC Annenberg’s Class of 2025 is using research to fuel real-world impact. Meet graduating students Kate Hoag, Mycah Hart-Powell, Abigail Rawlinson, and Michael Kittelson, who have led projects across the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the Center for Public Relations, the Center for Climate Journalism and Communication, and the Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab.

They’re not just learning — they’re designing campaigns, challenging media narratives, and collaborating with top industry executives to shape a more inclusive and informed world. Discover how insights, creativity and data come together to solve global challenges through student research at USC Annenberg.