When broadcast journalism major Ward Jolles tied for first place in the Broadcast Education Association's Faculty Festival of Media Arts in March, he didn't expect to win. That's because he didn't even know he was nominated.
Brooke McKeever, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, discusses how we have worked through the communications challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications were honored with 14 awards at the virtual American Advertising Awards gala. Check out our winners in print, interactive and broadcast media.
Carolina News & Reporter multimedia students won 10 awards in the 2020 South Carolina Press Association collegiate competition. The students took the Senior Semester capstone course in the spring or fall of 2020.
Analis Bailey landed a reporting job during one of the craziest times a newsroom has ever seen — 2020. But Bailey is succeeding in her new role thanks to the tools, lessons and experiences she acquired at the SJMC.
Nya Simone ('19 public relations) paved a path for herself during her undergraduate years at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and continues to do so. Now she's landed one of her biggest roles yet -- customer success specialist for Twitter. Read our spotlight on Simone to learn more.
Powerful women in politics are responsible for some of the world’s greatest accomplishments and innovations. And two of our alumni, Lauren Harper and Amanda Loveday, are among those leaving their mark and paving the way for others.
You might have heard that the SJMC launched a new sports media concentration this fall, but did you know students are being taught by seasoned sports media professionals?
Lee Wardlaw almost changed his major — until he met professor Michelle LaRoche. Her class and a "push" prepared him for challenges he would face later in his career.
J-school alumnae Miranda Parnell experienced violence firsthand while reporting for WIS News at a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Columbia. It prompted discussions on how to balance the importance of covering these events with the safety of those covering them.
There was just a tenth of a point difference between the first and third place ads. But when the voting closed, Cheetos "It Wasn't Me" tallied the highest score with the Super Bowl of Advertising Class.
With help from Director of Content Brad Muller, Dillon Clark, Nik Klos, Zach McKinstry and Connor Lomis will team up to call the first seven home games of the 2021 season on SEC Network+.
Most classes have gone virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications’ Super Bowl Commercials class is no exception. This year’s class — and the 18th annual Cocky’s Super Ad Poll — will be online.
Ken Baldwin always wanted to help budding journalists excel in business and financial reporting. After a successful career in journalism, he is finally able to do it.
Years before he would be covering the most powerful people in the world, SJMC alumnus Dawsey began his journalism career in Aynor, his hometown where his parents still have a farm today. Read more about Dawsey in this story from The Post and Courier.
Broadcast journalism alumna Rosalyn Durant is now senior vice president of operations at Walt Disney World Resort supporting Disney Springs, Water Parks and ESPN Wide World of Sports — a long way from Columbia. But the lessons she learned at South Carolina have guided her through her career and still push her forward today.
Three students from the University of South Carolina were chosen as 2020 MAIP fellows, and two more participated in the Virtual Engagement Program. The annual program is a world-class professional development opportunity for young talents of diverse backgrounds to launch their careers.
To some, the NFL may seem like an industry dominated by men, but photographers Kara Durrette and Tori Richman have a different thought.
Assistant Professor Eric Robinson discusses the riot at the Capitol building on Jan. 6 and the serious questions and concerns it raises regarding First Amendment law and freedom of speech generally.
After a life of presidential planes, television commercials and documentaries, George Patterson is keeping his promise to his parents and finishing his degree at the University of South Carolina.
As newspapers look for ways to cut costs, stock photos have increasingly taken the place of professional staff photos. But what happens when the quality of that visual news in compromised? That's what associate professor Tara Mortensen is trying to figure out.
Most school assignments get turned in for a grade and are soon forgotten. But the speech public relations major Gweneth Gough wrote became the foundation for new legislation recently signed by the governor.
Growing up, Carson Mason was a huge sports fan. In college, she majored in public relations. Those two interests have allowed her to excel in a career creating social media for several professional sports teams.
Augmented Reality is what lets Snapchat users transform into puppies, tacos and more. One new class in the J-school is exploring how AR works by creating Snapchat lenses of their own, and what they learn could translate into big opportunities after graduation.
How do you know that video you just shared isn't fake? Director Andrea Hickerson is part of a team of researchers building software to help journalists identify deepfakes and stay ahead of misinformation.