A call to evolve with each new generation of students set the tone for the spring 2026 CIC retreat, where leaders highlighted innovation, AI’s impact on media and the college’s continued growth.
Students are earning major recognition in the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards, with work that’s turning heads across the region—from breaking news to standout visual storytelling.
Student journalists earned national recognition at a leading media arts competition, with top honors in TV News and Sports showcasing their professional-level storytelling and reporting.
At the Buchheit Family Lecture, WSJ reporter Valerie Bauerlein explains why the Alex Murdaugh case demanded deeper storytelling and what journalists can learn from it.
"The Future of College Athletics” will be facilitated by Honors faculty fellow and CIC sports media sequence head for the Sports Media Initiative in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Students, families and faculty gathered to celebrate standout achievement and community at the 2026 SJMC Student Awards, where academic excellence, leadership and heartfelt moments took center stage.
This public lecture by Gina Smith, founder and director of SC Investigate and a 2024 to 25 Nieman Fellow at Harvard, will explore how investigative journalism strengthens accountability and helps rebuild public trust.
After months of strategic planning, collaboration and dedicated effort, the 15-member team secured third place overall and also received the prestigious Mosaic Award.
CIC faculty member Eric Robinson is helping shape the future of transparency in government as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into public information processes.
Rumble will present on her acclaimed book Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, a powerful exploration of how literature can serve as a tool for healing within marginalized communities. The lecture will be Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Richland Library Main,
The new CIC partnership with Makerere University in Uganda engages them in global learning and supports international scholarly endeavors — both core aspects of Global Carolina.
The American Library Association's award honors 10 exceptional librarians from academic, public and school libraries for expertise, dedication and profound impact on the people in their communities. Byrd Fort receives a $5,000 cash prize
It was a night of both cheerful celebration and deep reflection at the annual event. Walling specialized in inclusive library services, especially for people with disabilities; her book The Disabled Child in the Library earned presidential recognition.
Associate professor Sabrina Habib and ad alumnus Jeff Charney — known for the Aflac duck and Progressive’s Flo — explore whether AI, now capable of generating essays and replicating famous art, could replace human creativity.
Students took home top honors across multiple categories, showcasing standout work in reporting, video, photography and design. The wins highlight the program’s strong, hands-on training—and the rising talent shaping the future of journalism.
Work produced in the broadcast capstone course Carolina News earned nine broadcast journalism students four Student Production Awards from the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, with three others named finalists.
Jones will blend academic rigor with real-world insight, adding focus on AI-driven defense, quantum threats and global cyber strategy. His network across the DOE, Navy R&D, FBI and Congress will strengthen internships, mentorship and career opportunities for students.
Jungmi Jun and alumnus Nanlan Zhang examine how AI tools are reshaping the way patients and providers connect.
The USC Social Media Insights Lab will track men's basketball social media buzz with its College Sports Social Pulse, publishing weekly rankings in Sports Business Journal.
Spanning interactive design, animation and compelling photojournalism in both still and video formats, their winning projects showcase the depth, versatility and impact of visual storytelling across platforms.
Creating more transformative, real-world opportunities, like our immersive visit to leading media outlets in New York City, is a top priority for the college as we prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving communications landscape.
New research from faculty member Viviana Zambrano examines whether referencing artificial intelligence in advertising increases purchase intent or fuels consumer skepticism.
AI is everywhere — and marketing is no exception. This year marked the first time that the American Advertising Federation incorporated an AI category into its Midlands ADDY Awards, and USC students rose to the challenge.
Students in instructor Renée Ittner-McManus’ photojournalism course test their skills and capture the thrills at the South Carolina State Fair.
Creativity, craft and strategic thinking were on full display as students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications earned top honors at the Midlands ADDY Awards gala.