From the SJMC to the iSchool
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.
Speaker to explore information integrity and resilience in the age of technology-enabled threats
The college will host professor Sonny S. Patel on Nov. 19, for the fall Information Integrity Initiative lecture, "Signals Under Siege: Information Integrity, Infrastructure and Community Resilience in the Age of Technology-Enabled Threats,"
Indiana rises to No. 1 in the College Sports Social Pulse
The Cinderella story continues in Bloomington. Big Ten takes the top two slots as the SEC remains the emotional engine of college football
Fellowship explores best practices in environmental reporting
For nearly 30 years, Sammy Fretwell has documented South Carolina’s most significant environmental issues. Now, he’s guiding 12 student fellows in transforming complex environmental topics into engaging, impactful stories.
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.
Fox News Media executive headlines the Baldwin Lecture
The 2025 Baldwin Lecture will feature Suzanne Scott, CEO of FOX News Media.
Celebrating first-generation contributions in the CIC
The CIC is intentionally designing programs and opportunities that meet the needs of first generation students in order to continue to build an environment where every student can thrive.
The universities driving sports tech innovation at the college level
The CIC Social Media Insights Lab and College Sports Social Pulse were named to Sports Business Journal's list of top university innovations in collegiate sports.
Ohio State returns to No. 1 in the College Sports Social Pulse
No. 1 in the CFP Rankings. No. 1 in the AP poll. And No. 1 in the College Sports Social Pulse(TM), the University of South Carolina's weekly ranking of which teams, players and coaches are making the biggest impact online
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.
AP Poll favors the Big Ten, but the College Sports Social Pulse belongs to the SEC
The AP Top 25 may have Big Ten powers Ohio State and Indiana sitting at Nos. 1 and 2, but online, it's all SEC.
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.
Forever to thee with the CIC
CIC alumni gathered on campus for Homecoming 2025, reconnecting with old friends and celebrating their shared memories and Cocky’s Reading Express. View photos from the event.
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.
Georgia tops the College Sports Social Pulse rankings
The Georgia Bulldogs had the loudest bark on social media in Week Eight of college football's tumultuous season.
USC Palmetto College and College of Information and Communications partner to expand AI education statewide
A formalized agreement was signed during a ceremony on Oct. 9 at the newly renamed USC Palmetto College AI Innovation Lab at USC Sumter, marking a major milestone in the statewide AI-4-SC initiative.
Penn State's turmoil dominates the College Sports Social Pulse rankings
Perfect storm, meet Happy Valley. Ohio State steady at No. 2 as Big Ten conversation surges.
Growing collaboration with USC helps Beaufort County schools staff librarians
This fall, five teachers from the school district enrolled in USC's Master of Library and Information Science, a 100% online degree program that prepares certified librarians. The teachers make up BCSD's first cohort enrolled in the partnership.
Vanderbilt crashes the party as Alabama and Ohio State lead the College Sports Social Pulse rankings
Week Six of the college football season proved once again that chaos fuels conversation. While Alabama and Ohio State continued to dominate the field and the feeds, Vanderbilt University delivered the biggest surprise of the week
College and USC Press to offer children's books at State Fair
The college has announced a partnership with USC Press to support the reprinting of select Young Palmetto Books. The books will be available for purchase at the South Carolina State Fair, Oct. 8-19.
Battle between the hedges launches Bama and UGA to the top of the College Sports Social Pulse rankings
The tide has turned in Week Five of the college football season, and the online conversation shows it.
Michigan rises to No. 1 in College Sports Social Pulse rankings
With Ohio State and Alabama enjoying a bye week, the online conversation belonged to the Michigan Wolverines, marking the first time this season the Wolverines have taken the top spot.
Looking forward: Welcoming new faces
We are excited to begin the new academic year by welcoming new faculty to our vibrant college community. From expanding the instructional capabilities in our fast-growing sports media major to enhancing our expertise in AI, they bring new depth and breadth to the college.