Andrea Hickerson named director of journalism school
Dr. Andrea Hickerson is bringing her innovative leadership style to the University of South Carolina as the newly named director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
SJMC students win national case competition
Advertising majors Noah McGill and Suzanne Green won first place in the Washington Media Scholars Media Plan Case Competition, earning a combined $10,000 in scholarship funds.
Faculty Perspective: Family of Man
Associate professor Ernest L. Wiggins writes about the impact a book of photography had on his childhood and on the way he incorporates it in his classes.
Journalism under fire
What does the spread of authoritarianism mean for journalists across the globe? Randy Covington, CIC director of special projects, weighs in on press freedom for The Conversation.
Journalists invited to apply for Media Law School 2019 fellowships
Working journalists are invited to apply for fellowships to attend Media Law School 2019, an intensive seminar that teaches journalists about criminal and civil law and procedure with a focus on how to more effectively cover trials and the judicial process.
The path to the Panthers
Shortly after graduating, 2015 broadcast journalism alumna Caroline Cann landed the sort of job most seasoned professionals can only dream of: media personality and content producer for the Indianapolis Colts.
Student PR team places second in national competition
A team of students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications beat out nearly 70 other groups to take home second place in the national Bateman Case Study Competition.
Setting sight on success
When public relations major Sarah Massengale isn’t singing opera or writing articles about performances statewide, she’s busy pursuing her second college degree. She sees her new career path not as an abandonment of music, but as a complementary option.
Extra innings
Baseball writer Bill Madden has enjoyed a remarkable, 50-year career as a reporter, columnist and sports biographer. This spring, he finally finished his degree in journalism.
PR Prose: PR pros can help people unite or we can help them divide
As the news illustrates almost every day, the world has become more contentious and divided than in recent memory. As public relations pros we can help people converse, unite, understand, and listen - or we can help them divide.
Leading the way: Alumnus Stephen Brown named president of Cookerly Public Relations
As the newly named president of Cookerly Public Relations in Atlanta, alumnus Stephen Brown will continue to use his professional success to support USC, particularly students looking to follow in his footsteps.
SJMC honors outstanding students
Students from all majors and degree programs were recognized for outstanding performance in the classroom and in outside endeavors by the faculty and staff of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Professional organizations recognize work of SJMC faculty, staff and students
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications was well-represented among the winners of two April awards ceremonies — the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America and South Carolina Press Association.
Continuing to shine the light
SJMC alumnus Jimmy DeButts, an editor and columnist at The Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, returned to campus this month to talk to students about the importance of local news — and about his five colleagues who were killed when a gunman stormed his newsroom.
Bloomberg journalist to speak at 2019 Baldwin Lecture
Karen Toulon will speak at the annual Baldwin Business and Financial Journalism Lecture at 7 p.m. on April 17. Read more about her career and her thoughts on the future of business.
A seat by the window
Discovery is central to who Ernie Wiggins is — reflected both in his hobbies and interactions with his students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications — and is something he has valued in every stage of his professional life.
An impact beyond words
Lisa Sisk, senior instructor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, is charting a new course for teaching after being diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder that affects communication.
Events bring journalism and civil rights researchers together
Two major conferences drew academic researchers from a variety of disciplines to the SJMC on March 7 and 8. The Media & Civil Rights History Symposium and the AEJMC Southeast Colloquium sparked dialogue about the importance of journalism and the evolving landscape of the industry.
La'Keisha Sutton: Broadcast alum is building her brand
Since her time as a Gamecock, Sutton has continued life on the court as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. Known to fans as Swish, she also spends time inspiring young people through her organization, Fan Favorite University.
PR Prose: Values managers and leadership
Values managers, sometimes called "culture czars" or "chief engagement officers" are vital says PR researcher Shannon Bowen, in her latest PR column.
Investigative podcaster Al Letson to visit UofSC
Drug addicts sent to work camps instead of rehab. Mortgage lending practices designed to discriminate against people of color. Podcast journalist Al Letson has shed light on these issues and others like them. He’ll dive deeper into the power of public service journalism as keynote speaker at the Media & Civil Rights History Symposium.
UofSC students sweep AAF awards
University of South Carolina students, including many from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, swept the student awards at the American Advertising Federation of the Midlands’ annual gala on Feb. 16.
Behind the camera
From 1985 to 2000, while innovators in Silicon Valley were focused on changing the world as we know it, Doug Menuez was focused on documenting it. The award-winning photographer and documentarian will talk about his experiences Wednesday (Feb. 20).
All the news that isn't
In the age of social media, it can be hard to tell truth from fiction. CIC researchers, Mo Jang and Jo-Yun “Queenie” Li, look at the origins and spread of fake news on Twitter.
Leaving a legacy
When Mimi Cunningham graduated from the J-school, she was ready to launch a successful career in public information. Now retired, Mimi shares why she and her husband, Tom, have chosen to give back.