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On May 16, 2025, USC Annenberg celebrated its commencement ceremony, honoring nearly 1,300 graduates in communication, journalism and public relations. Thousands of friends, family members, faculty and staff gathered at Shrine Auditorium to mark the occasion.

Dean Willow Bay opened the ceremony by recognizing the Class of 2025’s perseverance and strength. “Through...

What does it really mean to earn a PhD in 2025? Doctoral graduates 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 courage, emotional resilience and community support that define the PhD...

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...

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...

Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author and activist Jane Fonda will deliver the keynote address at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism’s 2025 commencement ceremony on May 16.

With a career spanning more than 50 years, Fonda has used the power of communication as a tool for deeper human connection. The two-time Academy Award winner has...