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  • 2023 Recap

    2023 Recap

    2023 went by so quickly. Watch some of what we experienced in the CIC.

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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.

CTE honors 2025 Garnet Apple Award winners for teaching innovation

USC’s Center for Teaching Excellence named iSchool's Vanessa Kitzie, Ph.D., a recipient of the 2025 Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation, recognizing exceptional educators who enhance student learning through innovative teaching practices.

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.

iSchool's MLIS program and specialties among the best in the nation

The Master of Library and Information Science program is now ranked No. 16 in the nation, making it the second-highest ranked program in the SEC — a climb from our previous position at fourth in the conference.

Professor works to remove barriers to information for visually impaired

Dick Kawooya passionately works to shed light on legal or ethical obstacles -- from copyright laws to the cost of printing in braille -- which stand in the way of making digital and printed books accessible to the visually impaired.

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.

Caldecott Medal winner Vashti Harrison to present 2025 Augusta Baker Lecture

In conversation with Augusta Baker Endowed Chair Nicole A. Cooke, Vashti Harrison will discuss her books, her collaborations, inspirations and more during the 2025 Augusta Baker Lecture. A book signing and reception will follow.

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.

New alumni relations manager committed to community building at CIC

Margaret Vess brings a dynamic blend of project management expertise and community-building passion to her role in the college. She has cultivated a career dedicated to creating meaningful connections and fostering engaging experiences.

Honoring legacy, celebrating excellence: 40th Annual Deans' and Directors' Lecture

The evening was marked by poignant tributes to two influential figures in library science alongside recognition of outstanding achievements by students and alumni.

Professor explores intersection of AI, advertising and public perception

As AI’s rapid evolution and adoption reaches further into advertising, professor Linwan Wu is studying its implications, impact and national public perception.

Carolina News & Reporter writers, photojournalists take top SC honors

Seven students from the University of South Carolina School of Journalism and Mass Communications took top honors in a recent statewide contest for collegiate journalists.

SJMC students win 25 ADDY awards

Advertising and visual communications students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications earned 25 American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards from the Midland's Chapter. The awards were presented at the chapter's "Under the Stars" gala on Feb. 22.

Michael Harriot to keynote Media & Civil Rights History Symposium

South Carolina native Michael Harriot will give a free public lecture on Thursday, March 27, at Allen University, Chappelle Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.

Finding her calling

Paulia D. Williams (Journalism '12) won the 2024 Dennis A. Pruitt Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students Award. Here she talks career, TRIO and first generation-college students.

Cocky’s Reading Express brings the joy of books to Sandel Elementary

WIS TV was at Sandel Elementary as Cocky’s Reading Express rolled in with a mission: to give away 20,000 books across South Carolina in it's 20th anniversary year.

Love, Honors

Though Jenni Knight, ('13 journalism) and Brad Williams ('11 finance and management) knew each other during their undergraduate studies at USC and shared many mutual friends, their love story didn’t begin until after graduation.

School of Information Science partners with Fusion Cyber

Thousands of jobs across the state go unfilled because applicants lack the technical expertise needed for cybersecurity roles. The iSchool and Fusion Cyber are working together to fulfill the cybersecurity needs of South Carolina.

Drawing on experience

Sumner Bender credits a movie with inspiring her first true career choice. It seems only fitting, then, that the 2007 public relations graduate now leads Columbia’s art house cinema, The Nickelodeon Theatre.

Former Ford and eBay executive Suzy Deering named executive-in-residence at USC College of Information and Communications

The College of Information and Communications announced the appointment of Suzy Deering, a seasoned leader in global marketing and communications, as its new Executive-in-Residence.

AI-4-SC: CIC and USC Palmetto College partner to bring AI education to South Carolinians

This semester, the College of Information and Communications is offering a series of courses on artificial intelligence that are free to the public.

 

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