Student creative projects head to national competition
Creative projects by advertising and visual communications students progress to nationals after winning big at the AAF District 3 of the American Advertising Federation annual competition.
College of Information and Communications launches AI initiatives
Supported by a grant from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund, the college has launched a statewide AI training program in a bid to bridge the digital divide and equip small businesses, nonprofits and the self-employed with essential skills.
iSchool hosts annual Deans' and Directors' Lecture and Awards Ceremony
The School of Information Science honored students, faculty and alumni leaders at the 39th Deans' and Directors' Lecture and Awards Ceremony on March 27.
Cocky’s Reading Express and USC student organization team up to provide a Little Free Library
Hyatt Park Elementary received a Little Free Library thanks to the donation and support of the Association of African American Students at USC. The program is part of a new literacy inititave of Cocky's Reading Express.
The NATAS Southeast chapter announces student award winners
The Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded five recent graduates of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications Student Production Awards during a ceremony on March 23.
SJMC students win 11 VIM Fest Awards
Students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications garnered 11 awards at the AEJMC Festival of Visual & Interactive Media or "VIM Fest" awards.
Tamara Cox: A leader for all
From testifying before the state legislature’s education committee to creating a library refuge that helps kids love books, this 2010 alumna of the iSchool personifies leadership.
PR students elected to national offices
Public relations majors Megan vanVollenhoven and Alicia Caracciolo have been elected to the PRSSA National Committee. The election was held March 11 in Seattle as part of PRSSA's Leadership Assembly meeting.
Advertising and visual communications students honored
Students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications garnered a Best of Show, two Gold ADDYs and four Silver ADDYs at the 2024 AAF of the Midlands American Advertising Awards Gala.
Applications open for information science instructor
The School of Information Science invites applications for an instructor to begin August 16, 2024 to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The classes are related to programming, data analytics, artificial intelligence, applied data and text mining, and user experience.
Journalism alumna talks about leading student media organization
After leaving her mark as a student reporter and editor at The Daily Gamecock, Jackie Alexander, 2009 journalism, has carved an impressive career. She is currently serving as president of the College Media Association — the first woman of color elected to that role.
The implications of AI
SJMC professor Shannon Bowen leads a group studying ethics, safety and impact of AI.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist to speak at USC
Bob Woodward will discuss the evolution of journalism and the future of the profession at the Buchheit Family Lecture Feb. 28. Reserve your seat.
Where hip-hop meets baseball
SJMC assistant professor of race and media Jabari Evans co-produces Chicago White Sox documentary.
Two advertising students among the nation's most promising multicultural students
Aya Obaid and Janice Rodriguez were selected for the American Advertising Federation 2024 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students.
Advertising alumna uses her skills to run successful interior design business
After earning her advertising degree in 2008, Amber Guyton never imagined she would be using it to help her run an interior design business, but she’s done just that. Now she owns and operates the Atlanta-based, Blessed Little Bungalow.
The mustard in the sandwich
From 1975 to 2008, Humpy Wheeler, ’61, journalism, was president and general manager of the Charlotte Motor Speedway. And over those three high-octane, pedal-to-the-metal decades, he came to be regarded as one of the most colorful promoters in NASCAR history.
AI can help — and hurt — student creativity
Sabrina Habib, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, writes for the conversation about her research on artificial intelligence's effect on student creativity.
Will South Carolina be Nikki Haley's last stand?
Haley has emerged from a crowded field of candidates as the lone remaining challenger to former President Donald Trump, who has won the Iowa caucuses as well as the New Hampshire primary. But does she have a chance in her home state?
Leeza’s Promise
After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s, journalist and TV personality Leeza Gibbons devoted her second act to helping caregivers through Leeza’s Care Connection.
Augusta Baker Presents: A Community Conversation on Culturally Responsive Leadership with Toby S. Jenkins, Ph.D.
Jenkins discussed her new book "The Hip-Hop Mindset" with August Baker Chair Nicole Cooke at All Good Books on Jan. 31. "The Hip-Hop Mindset," received the 2023 Phillip C. Chinn Book Award from the National Association of Multicultural Educators.
$100,000 fellowship endowment named in honor of distinguished alumnus
The Bussell Fellowship is named after CIC alumnus and former Chairman and CEO of Chernoff Newman, Lee Bussell Sr., and will go towards helping to fund the already established 4+1 pathway partnership between USC and Claflin University.
Reigning Miss South Carolina mentors next generation of young women
Since being named Miss South Carolina last June, School of Journalism and Mass Communications alumna Jada Samuel has been on a mission to promote high self-esteem and positive body image for girls across the Palmetto State.
Applications open for a 12-month Faculty Fellow position in Health, Science, Information and Communication
The College of Information and Communications invites applications for a 12-month Faculty Fellow position in Health, Science, Information and Communication at the rank of Research Assistant Professor to join USC’s Bridge to Faculty program, effective August 16, 2024.
CIC professor studies library’s role in spreading health information to the LGBTQ+ community
Vanessa Kitzie, Ph.D., is working to improve access to accurate and compassionate health information for marginalized communities, specifically LGBTQ+ people.