College of Information and Communications

2019 News Archive

CIC names two associate deans

Brooke McKeever and Kim Thompson have been chosen to serve as the college’s newest associate deans. These positions are designed to enhance the CIC’s course offerings and research activities.

An update on the College of Information and Communications

Summer’s over and we’re gearing up for a new academic year. What’s in store for the future and how will it affect you? Get the latest from Dean Reichert and the school directors.

Pay it forward

Three alumni share thoughts on why they are inspired to give back to the the School of Library and Information Science and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Want to get hired? Tips from Cannes Lions for university students

Dean Tom Reichert shares his takeaways from this international gathering of top educators, creatives, executives, entrepreneurs, marketers and influencers.

What can students and researchers learn from 1 trillion social media posts? UofSC opens lab to find out

Knowing how to harness data is imperative for students hoping to work in journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, information management … the list goes on. Now, graduates of the college will soon have a better understanding of how to do that thanks to the college’s new Social Media Insights Lab.

CIC hosts inaugural Digital Media Academy

From journalism to corporate public relations, the ability to create high-quality video content has become a sought-after skill in a variety of industries. Thanks to a new program at the University of South Carolina's College of Information and Communications, students from diverse backgrounds can now add that skill and others to their resumes.

Can trust in the media make a comeback?

Dean Tom Reichert discusses current trends and challenges in American journalism and how the CIC prepares students to lead and build trust in news and media.

Symposium to highlight CIC diversity research

The College of Information and Communications will host its second annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Research Symposium on April 18 to highlight the latest diversity-related research from CIC faculty.

The Reichert Report — Project Literacy

On a cold, November morning, I pulled a T-shirt on over my work clothes and boarded a bus bound for Kelly Miller Elementary School in Winnsboro, South Carolina. As the CIC's new dean, I wanted a first-hand look at what our literacy initiative, Cocky's Reading Express, was all about.

SXSW: A week in review

Visual communications major Kristin Stitzlein recaps the CIC student trip to South by Southwest, a festival that celebrates innovation and technology.

China Syndrome: China’s universities are struggling to adapt communication curriculum just like we are

Communications educators worldwide are struggling to adapt to the fast-paced changes brought about by the digital revolution. During a recent trip to China, Dean Reichert shared what the CIC is doing to ensure its graduates hit the ground running.

I-Comm Week returns: The CIC celebrates innovation, research and achievement

Following the CIC’s merger in 2002, I-Comm Week was created to celebrate the college’s two schools and promote collaboration. Now, I-Comm Week will return April 15-18. Get the full schedule of events here.

The Reichert Report - Research matters

You know that big news story you read this morning? Odds are there are academic researchers working behind the scenes, gleaning valuable insights that influence human behavior and even save lives. Read more about the CIC’s research heavy hitters and how their findings are changing the world.

The CIC goes SXSW

For many students, spring break is a time to hit the beach. But for six students and two faculty from the College of Information and Communications, it’s a chance to get a rare look at what’s new in the world of media and technology.

Carter named to diversity, equity and inclusion post

Since joining the faculty in 2003, Dr. Shirley Staples Carter has spearheaded a multitude of diversity efforts at the college. Now, a new role will enable her to take that work to the next level.

Two CIC researchers win 2019 Breakthrough Awards

Two scholars from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications have been recognized by the University of South Carolina Office of Research as 2019 Breakthrough award recipients.

College announces 2019 Digital Media Academy

The College of Information and Communications will host its inaugural Digital Media Academy: Advancing Diversity in Digital Media from May 13-17, 2019, at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Students from diverse backgrounds are invited to apply for the week-long camp, which will prepare them for a spectrum of media careers.

The UofSC impact

Did you know that UofSC has a $5.5 billion impact on the state annually? Or that for every $1 the state invests in higher education, $25 is returned to its economy? Help us share facts like these with South Carolina's legislators on Carolina Day, Jan. 30. And, get the latest on our Social Media Insights Lab.

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