USC's Columbia campus will remain closed on Monday, Feb. 2. All in-person classes and previously scheduled events on Monday are canceled. For more information, visit sc.edu/weather
Vera, who earned her Ph.D. in 2025 from the School of Information Science, will partner with USC’s researchers to help showcase their work, be more competitive on grant applications and demonstrate the value of their work both within academia and beyond.
At the CIC, Alamir Novin is examining one of the most pressing questions of the digital age: how artificial intelligence shapes the way people think, decide and learn.
The College of Information and Communications Social Media Insights Lab is capturing the pulse of the college football world — tracking every viral moment, hot take, and trending hashtag in real time.
TCA, a student-run public relations and media agency rooted in the journalism school, has been giving students real-world experience for two decades.
The College of Information and Communications is playing a prominent role in one of UNESCO's most influential publications, the newly released World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development report.
A rise in troubling and sometimes aggressive incidents at public libraries highlights the growing challenges faced by librarians and staff. Nearly 70% of urban library workers report experiencing violent or aggressive behavior from patrons, according to a recent study.
This featured panel brings together influential voices across sports, media, and culture to examine how leadership is defined — and recognized — in today’s landscape. Through a dynamic, moderated conversation, panelists explore who holds influence, how credibility is earned, and what it takes to shape outcomes in industries where visibility and power are constantly shifting.
Hilary Fussell Sisco has received the 2025 Public Relations Society of America Outstanding Educator Award.
The College of Information and Communications is excited to announce two new study away programs taking place in May and June, offering students fresh opportunities to explore the world while expanding their academic horizons.
The Social Media Insights Lab is creating a college football ranking system that tracks fan sentiment on social media using a complex computer model.
The Information Science Student Association is a student organization whose mission is to help students of all majors find internships, discover research opportunities, improve their resumes and network with alumni and other students.
A USC graduate has returned to campus, but this time she's on the other side of the classroom. Kelly Grieshaber returned as an instructor this fall, and she is pioneering new programs and classes intended to enhance the rapidly growing sports media sequence.
Margaret Cook Jackson recaps the goals met during the year-long celebration of the Cocky's Reading Express 20th anniversary.
Senior Alicia Caracciolo looks back on her public relations studies in the CIC, noting that the combination of practical assignments, mentorship and campus involvement played a pivotal role in developing her confidence and leadership skills.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications participation in the annual National Communication Association Convention stood out due to its dynamic faculty and student participation.
135 dedicated individuals sacrificed sleep for a night filled with purpose, passion and creativity. They channeled their talents into meaningful work —transforming ideas into impactful campaigns that would benefit communities long after the night was over.
Fan Yang, director of the lab, is leading a charge to expand the future of artificial intelligence and robotics at USC.
Jabari Evans visited the University of Florida, where he delivered a guest lecture titled "The Stories We Tell: Race, Media, and Cultural Power."
Jameson L. Hayes, Ph.D., has built a career at the intersection of advertising, data science and human behavior. Hayes leads research exploring how people form and maintain relationships with brands -- and how data can help us understand those connections more deeply.
The Ohio State-Michigan November clash is simply known as "The Game." It's college football's most storied showdown. And this week, the rivalry pushed its two teams to the top of the College Sports Social Pulse.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are back on top in the nation's only ranking of college football social media swagger.
Students at the College of Information and Communications will be practicing their media pitching skills this year in a capstone class with juniors and seniors.
The Bulldogs' on-field power was matched by online momentum as the SEC dominates Week 12 rankings
Scott, one of Forbes magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and Entertainment, headlined the 2025 Baldwin Lecture.
When Megan Evans graduated from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications in 2018 she set out to be a voice for the voiceless, but her storytelling talents soon led her down a different path.