School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Today’s journalism is changing at lightning speed, and the same can be said for advertising,
public relations, visual communications and mass communications studies. In other
words, all of the majors in our school. The spectrum of opportunities to tell stories
with words, photos and video is exploding. Here you’ll explore online news media,
digital publishing, social media, microtargeting and viral communication in our classes
and in future careers.
News
SJMC continues 20 years of photojournalism innovation
The world of photojournalism is constantly evolving, with the newest technology being drone photography and artificial intelligence. Visual communications associate professor Van Kornegay is keeping up with the new trend.
Exploring personal brand integrity
In this age where every scroll, click and tap leaves a permanent mark on the digital world, the boundaries between personal identity and public persona have blurred. A new class in the SJMC prepares students to protect their persona.
Following her dreams to the best seat in the house
Since graduating in spring of 2023, Kendall Smith is already living her dream. She's been on the sidelines as a team reporter and host for the Charlotte Knights, as well as for ESPN+.
CreateAthon@USC produces promotional materials for eight regional nonprofits
Nearly 75 enthusiastic students from a variety of majors came together to participate in the 11th annual CreateAthon@USC on Nov. 8-9.
Students win top awards in broadcast competition
The Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas named Elizabeth Martinez the Student Journalist of the Year while six other students took top honors in individual categories.
Journalism Honors College alumna is making her mark at CNN Sports
Long before she was traveling the world as senior director of business development and operations at CNN Sports, Amy Jordan was a journalism Honors College student sending news releases around the world as a press intern for the late Sen. Fritz Hollings.
Pattie Sellers headlined the Baldwin Business and Financial Journalism Lecture
Pattie Sellers, co-CEO of SellersEaston Media and former assistant managing editor for Fortune magazine, spoke on the theme "Business, Media and Leadership" for 2024.
Media professor writes about his experience as expert witness at murder trial
Jabari Evans, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, writes for The Conversation about his experience as an expert witness in a murder trial involving the rapper Top5.
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The college is seeking to fill several faculty positions and a staff position in graduate
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Alumnus and national news correspondent Kenneth Moton narrates this video about opportunities
to excel with a degree from our college.