New leadership announced for USC U.S.-China Institute
Dean Willow Bay has appointed USC senior communications leader Glenn Osaki to succeed Clayton Dube, who is retiring as director of the USC U.S.-China Institute (USCI).
Dean Willow Bay has appointed USC senior communications leader Glenn Osaki to succeed Clayton Dube, who is retiring as director of the USC U.S.-China Institute (USCI).
This summer, LAist is sharing stories of resilience, triumph and innovation in the face of marginalization — all produced by USC Annenberg graduate students.
Expanding a partnership that began last year, Sandy Tolan and Megan Donis’ “This California Life: Storytelling for Radio and Podcasting” course allows students to produce professional-quality longform audio...
Annie Long’s fascination with YouTube and content creation began as so many children’s interests serendipitously do: watching older siblings. She was captivated by everything she was seeing on their screens, but when those screens were turned off, she took that fascination a step further. Long pulled out her camera and made her own videos. She started uploading comedy skits,...
For companies hoping to successfully market their brands — whether they’re just entering the marketplace or already a household name — research is crucial to anticipating emerging trends, understanding the “what” behind the forces that shape culture and conversation, and learning from the minds behind the “why.”
Many of those minds are Gen Z, who make up 40% of global consumers. So,...
From their days as young actors to undergrads, twin brothers Matthew and Benjamin Royer have always been by each other’s side. Now, their next journey together begins at USC Annenberg this fall. Pursuing their master’s degrees in journalism and specialized journalism respectively, each is excited to dive into multidisciplinary reporting and engage in their passion for storytelling in unique...
Elton John, Adele and R.E.M. did it ....
A new study by the USC Norman Lear Center , in collaboration with SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios, reveals the significant role entertainment plays in shaping knowledge, public perception, and behaviors related to mental health. Shifting Minds: Understanding the Development,...
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...