College of Information and Communications

2023 News

Carol connects the CIC

Since joining the college in 2022, Carol Kirkland's ambition is “connecting people and connecting opportunity." She works closely with the dean in developing and achieving strategic initiatives and managing external partnerships with the CIC.

Alumnus' donations fund J-school Media Advertising Sales and Technology course

John Byrne believes that sales is the key factor in a media company’s success. That’s why he has supported media sales as a J-school class for three years running through donations from his family foundation.

A note from the dean

Since COVID, we've been determining our new normal while forging ahead to foster an unparalleled educational experience for all our students. We're doing this by continuing to offer students a unique combination of educational tools, technology, instruction, support and experiences they won't find anywhere else.

Students spend a month in Barcelona in unique learning program

For the second summer, USC students journey to Spain as part of a month-long educational opportunity. And, best of all, they are blogging their experience so you can travel along with them.

CIC declares slippers official academic footwear of college

In an effort to keep pace with current trends in student behavior, the College of Information and Communications has declared slippers the official academic footwear for the college.

CIC meet and greet

The college has a number of new staff in key positions — development, communications and career services. Get to know them here.

City of love

J-school alumnus Jay Pou and iSchool alumna Katherine Magner are husband and wife and members of the Columbia chapter of the USC Alumni Association. They demonstrate pride in not only USC but Columbia.

International forum explores the eclectic role social media plays in the lives of Gen Z

Students, influencers and academics from around the globe gathered to discuss the impacts of social media on the lives of young people, focusing on the voices of youth, influencer culture and social media as a tool for social change.

Influencers, ideas and uncertainty: How Gen Z lives social media

Prominent social media influencers, subject matter experts and young people from all over the world are coming together at the University of South Carolina to discuss the role and impact of social media on today’s youth in an international forum hosted by the College of Information and Communications and UNESCO.

College seeks UNESCO Chair in Data, Media and Society

The College of Information and Communications is seeking an outstanding candidate to fill our UNESCO Chair in Data, Media and Society. The individual who holds this chair will be an international advocate for the free flow of credible information.

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