Students cover breaking news in USC Annenberg’s Media Center, a newsroom, classroom and incubator where students can work as journalists on day one. Photo by Christina Gandolfo.
Schools
School of Communication
School of Journalism
The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is an international leader in education and scholarship in the fields of communication, journalism, public diplomacy and public relations. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum emphasizing the core skills of leadership, innovation, service and entrepreneurship while drawing upon the resources of a networked university located in the media capital of the world. USC Annenberg’s commitment to the converged practice of communication and journalism, interdisciplinary studies, and collaboration makes it unique among peer institutions. Students learn from theory and practice, and the school’s programs put it at the crossroads of media, technology and culture.
USC Annenberg’s nationally accredited School of Journalism provides experience for students in all media platforms, with a digital newsroom, state-of-the-art editing equipment for radio and television news production, and the opportunity to work at on-campus media outlets. The school’s public relations program prepares students to thrive in advocacy communication, learning to write and communicate targeted messages across media platforms. The School of Communication’s multidisciplinary curriculum explores how human interaction and technology affect communities, businesses, nations and the world, preparing students for careers in communication, persuasion and leadership. USC Annenberg’s active internship program and study abroad opportunities give students the broad, global perspective required to be successful professionals.
USC Annenberg alumni fill top posts in the communication and media industries, and remain an invaluable resource to students and faculty. USC Annenberg’s more than 200 faculty members have been recognized in diverse fields, and their expertise challenges students to become communication leaders.
Administration
Willow Bay, MBA, Dean, Walter H. Annenberg Chair in Communication; Professor of Journalism
Debra Lawler, MA, Senior Associate Dean, Administration
Hector Amaya, PhD, Director, School of Communication; Professor of Communication
Gordon Stables, PhD, Director, School of Journalism; Clinical Professor of Communication
François Bar, PhD, Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs; Professor of Communication
Laura Castañeda, EdD, Associate Dean, Community and Culture; Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism
Emily Cavalcanti, MA, Associate Dean, Communication and Marketing
Vince Gonzales, MA, Associate Dean, Student Affairs; Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism
Allyson Hill, MA, Associate Dean, Admissions
Tracy Mendoza, MBA, Associate Dean, Development and External Relations
Dave Racewicz, BA, Associate Dean, Finance
Robin Stevens, PhD, MPH, Associate Dean, Research; Associate Professor of Communication
James Vasquez, MBA, Associate Dean, Operations and Strategy
Carmen Lee, PhD, Assistant Dean, Excellence in Teaching; Clinical Professor of Communication
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