Celebrating the Class of 2024
After sports icon and equality activist Billie Jean King closed out her remarks at USC Annenberg’s 2024 commencement ceremony, she added in a puckish surprise, grabbing her racquet and volleying tennis balls high into the air for graduates to catch.
A lucky dozen or so came away with keepsakes of the moment. But all in attendance received the advantage of encouraging words from one of Life magazine’s “100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century.”
After briefly surveying the disruptions that the Class of 2024 has encountered, from the pandemic to the cancellation of the university’s main commencement ceremony, she said, “You survived the physical, mental, and emotional challenges, and it’s my hope that you will be stronger because of it.”
“Remember, champions adjust.”
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Memorable moments
From lining up for the processional to walking across the stage to receive diploma covers and celebrating after, relive all the excitement of commencement day with this photo album.
Meet our Class of 2024
PhD candidate studies refugee smartphone and internet use
Eduardo Gonzalez believes his time at USC Annenberg allowed him to develop meaningful personal and professional research interests and inspire the next generation of students in educational roles.
TheWrap names journalism graduate as inaugural reporting fellow
Theatre and journalism graduate Tess Patton will get hands-on experience in editorial mastery, production techniques, and news-gathering skills.
Versatile communication coursework fuels graduate's career aspirations in tech and media
Majoring in communication allowed Eric GyuMin Choi to engage in versatile, interdisciplinary coursework — something that carried into his #ASCJ involvement.
Higher education inspires PR grad to learn, lead and transform
As a USC Annenberg Ambassador public relations major Joyce Gao helps the next generation of Trojans learn what it’s like to study, learn and play at USC.
Journalism student combines passion for entertainment with coursework and Annenberg Media skills
Kaitlyn Huamani is building a fulfilling career propelled by opportunities including covering the Sundance Film Festival alongside reporters from legacy outlets.
For master’s graduate, specialized journalism program makes for a career turning point
Embarking on a new chapter in his career, Ray Troncoso will lean on his dedication to putting in the work — and the lessons he learned on campus.
PRISM graduate unlocks PR potential in the inaugural cohort
Etolia Stinson’s experience in broadcast journalism and social media management helped prepare her for the MS in Public Relations Innovation, Strategy and Management (PRISM) online program.
USC Annenberg graduates receive top university and school honors
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.
USC Annenberg Instagram GIF pack
Show your USC Annenberg pride and commemorate your accomplishments with these new USC and USC Annenberg animated GIFs. You can find them on Giphy or on Instagram by searching for USC or USC Annenberg. Make sure to use the hashtags #ASCJ and #USCGrad in your posts!