Master’s student Daniella Lake isn’t coming to USC Annenberg just to be heard. She wants to be seen.
Lake is a veteran podcaster whose show, “ Life Told By a Stranger ,” spanned both her high school and college careers. Since 2018, she has interviewed subjects...
There’s a well-worn script about those who become the first in their families to notch certain accomplishments. Difficulties are overcome with hard work, leading to accomplishment and a piece of the American Dream.
Alejandra Campoverdi , a native Angeleno whose family resettled from Mexico, wants people to know a...
When Daniela Kent begins her doctoral studies in the fall, her research will be driven by a deeply personal medical experience.
When the veteran yoga practitioner learned she was unexpectedly pregnant four years ago, she decided to terminate the pregnancy after much thought and consideration. But despite a positive medical experience, Kent found that well-meaning...
Dean Willow Bay has appointed USC senior communications leader Glenn Osaki to succeed Clayton Dube, who is retiring as director of the USC U.S.-China Institute (USCI).
This summer, LAist is sharing stories of resilience, triumph and innovation in the face of marginalization — all produced by USC Annenberg graduate students.
Expanding a partnership that began last year, Sandy Tolan and Megan Donis’ “This California Life: Storytelling for Radio and Podcasting” course allows students to produce professional-quality longform audio...
Annie Long’s fascination with YouTube and content creation began as so many children’s interests serendipitously do: watching older siblings. She was captivated by everything she was seeing on their screens, but when those screens were turned off, she took that fascination a step further. Long pulled out her camera and made her own videos. She started uploading comedy skits,...
For companies hoping to successfully market their brands — whether they’re just entering the marketplace or already a household name — research is crucial to anticipating emerging trends, understanding the “what” behind the forces that shape culture and conversation, and learning from the minds behind the “why.”
Many of those minds are Gen Z, who make up 40% of global consumers. So,...
From their days as young actors to undergrads, twin brothers Matthew and Benjamin Royer have always been by each other’s side. Now, their next journey together begins at USC Annenberg this fall. Pursuing their master’s degrees in journalism and specialized journalism respectively, each is excited to dive into multidisciplinary reporting and engage in their passion for storytelling in unique...
