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College of Information and Communications

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.

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Beyond Berets

Visual communications student Deston Cedillo explored African American history in Paris as part of the USC TRIO Opportunity Scholars Program.

Annual class visit results in major announcement

SJMC alumnus Allen Devlin continues a four-year streak of visiting broadcast students, announces major career move.

Eric Robinson named Reid H. Montgomery Freedom of Information Chair

Eric Robinson, J.D., Ph.D., was named Reid H. Montgomery Freedom of Information Chair for his work as a First Amendment scholar and educator.

Award-winning photographer Kevin Jairaj visits School of Journalism and Mass Communications

World-renowned photographer Kevin Jairaj, known for his exceptional work in sports and portrait photography, led a series of immersive workshops, lectures, and portfolio reviews that promise to leave a lasting impact on visual communications students.

Page Center launches online course on public relations law

SJMC associate professor Eric Robinson created the Public Relations Law module, which underscores the importance of ethical communication and legal awareness in public relations, for the Arthur W. Page Center for integrity in public communication.

Beltway ambition

Robin Roberts (Ad/PR, '76) created the Washington Media Scholars Foundation to help students chasing careers in media policy get a foothold in the nation’s capital.

Rhythm, blues and roots

SJMC alumnus and writer Antwane Folk combined his education and childhood passion into a career in the music industry. He's interviewed major artists for a number of top industry magazines.

Examining representation and voice at the 107th AEJMC Annual Conference

Eighteen faculty members and graduate students participated in this year's AEJMC Annual Conference which focused on the future of democracy.

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