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.
News
USC public relations student elected PRSSA international president
University of South Carolina student, Alicia Caracciolo, was elected international president of the Public Relations Student Society of America at the organization's leadership assembly in March.
From SEC Network to USC stage: Paul Finebaum's thoughtful campus conversations
SEC Network and ESPN radio host Paul Finebaum paid a whirlwind visit to campus on April 23 that culminated in the 2025 Buchheit Family Lecture.
Outstanding students honored at SJMC awards ceremony
Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications were recognized for their academic achievements, leadership and service at the annual SJMC Honors and Awards Reception, held in the school’s atrium on April 17.
Journalism students honored by BEA Festival of Media Arts
The Broadcast Education Association recently honored the work of two USC journalism students, Zane Heinlein and Jase Leonard, at its annual Festival of Media Arts.
Brett Robertson awarded the Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award
Assistant professor Brett Robertson in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications has been honored with the award, which recognizes faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to undergraduate education, innovative teaching methods and a profound impact on student learning.
Carolina News students win Student Production Awards
The Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honored four USC students for work created in the broadcast capstone course, Carolina News.
Students capture Carolina Cup's essence in unique workshop
WLTX reports on 20 photojournalism students who documented the Cup under professional mentorship — building portfolios and confidence at one of the state's biggest events.
AEJMC announces 2025 VIM Fest winners
Students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications garnered 10 awards at the AEJMC internationally competitive Festival of Visual & Interactive Media or "VIM Fest" awards on March 13, 2025.
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Alumnus and national news correspondent Kenneth Moton narrates this video about opportunities
to excel with a degree from our college.