Ph.D. alumna recognized with 2025 PRSA Outstanding Educator Award
Hilary Fussell Sisco has received the 2025 Public Relations Society of America Outstanding Educator Award.
Quadruple Gamecock: Kelly Evans Grieshaber's journey back to USC
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.
Finding her voice: Q&A with Alicia Caracciolo
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.
SJMC well represented at NCA 25
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.
CreateAthon@USC produces award winning work for nonprofits
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.
Evans uses SEC travel grant to collaborate with University of Florida faculty
Jabari Evans visited the University of Florida, where he delivered a guest lecture titled "The Stories We Tell: Race, Media, and Cultural Power."
Exploring consumer connections through data: Meet professor Jameson Hayes
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.
College partners with SCETV to provide hands-on experience for students
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.
Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media, headlines 2025 Baldwin Lecture
Scott, one of Forbes magazine's 100 Most Powerful Women in Media and Entertainment, headlined the 2025 Baldwin Lecture.
RTNDAC student awards announced
SJMC students brought home seven of the first-place awards in the 11 television categories, along with four second-place finishes — even sweeping the awards in several categories.
Broadcast journalism students receive immersive, real-world training at CNN Academy
Eight broadcast journalism students attended CNN Academy, CNN’s global journalism training initiative, held at the network’s headquarters in Atlanta Oct. 12–17.
Who is this Halloween's Ghoul in the School?
While every ghoul had its charm, only one could rise from the crypt to claim top honors in the annual Monster Mash competition.
The SJMC celebrates 2025 alumni and faculty award recipients
Alumni, faculty and friends of the college gathered to celebrate the 2025 School of Journalism and Mass Communications Alumni Awards on Thursday, Oct. 23.
USC helps students succeed through internships and experiential courses
Students from the SJMC are completing internships to gain experience and prepare for careers in their chosen fields.
Students earn national honors at MediaFest25
Staff of the SJMC's Carolina Reporter and other USC student media won top awards from the College Media Association and the Associated Collegiate Press.
Changing the script
Patrick Pianezza worked as a paramedic while earning his bachelor’s in public relations and master’s in health administration. He never imagined his career path would lead to Hollywood, or that an undergraduate creative writing assignment would inspire his first movie.
Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award: Brett Robertson
Robertson believes education goes beyond content delivery — it should challenge students to think critically, empower them to engage with real-world problems and inspire tangible impact. And the best way to do that? Appeal to students’ individual interests, abilities and learning styles.
Parks Rogers named Baldwin Business Faculty Fellow
John "Parks" Rogers has been named Baldwin Business Faculty Fellow, a position that oversees business and financial journalism initiatives while advancing industry-immersion opportunities for students.
USC experience paved the way for Pulitzer finalist Mary Ramsey
When Mary Ramsey arrived at the University of South Carolina, she was already certain of two things: she wanted to be a Gamecock, and she wanted to be a journalist.
Shirley Staples Carter reflects on a journey of leadership, community and student success
Carter has been a pillar of the CIC community since she started as the director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications in 2003. She shares a few reflections as her time in the school comes to a close.
Faculty and students recognized by national association
School of Journalism and Mass Communications faculty and graduate students were honored for excellence in research and teaching at the 2025 AEJMC Conference held Aug. 8-10 in San Francisco.
Student spotlight: Jordan Richardson
Mass communications junior Jordan Richardson is taking his passion for USC to Student Government, serving as the 2025-26 student body vice president.
Alumnus Josh Dawsey publishes best-selling book on 2024 election
Dawsey works at the forefront of U.S. politics. He has covered the White House extensively and has twice won the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting with teams from The Washington Post. His new book "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America" tells the story of the tumultuous election season.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment executive to join college faculty
Tamera Green, senior vice president and chief communications officer of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, will join the college as a professional track faculty member and co-director of sports media initiatives.
Pearls of Wilson: Gamecock basketball great shares life lessons
Before she ever picked up a basketball, A’ja Wilson dreamed of becoming a writer, and the onetime mass communications major definitely has a way with words.
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