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Bill Celis named associate dean for diversity


Professor Bill Celis will serve as the associate dean for diversity, inclusion and strategic initiatives at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Dean Ernest J. Wilson III announced in an email to Annenberg faculty, staff and students on Jan. 11. Celis will report to Wilson’s office as well as the Office of the Provost […]

Annenberg wins $5 million grant aiding diversity


The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism received a $5 million grant from the Annenberg Foundation this week that will fund a new diversity initiative aiming to extend access to journalism resources and education for students from a broader range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. The grant, announced  Monday, will support two initiatives: Annenberg Leadership […]

Annenberg professor named Company Officer


Judy Johnson, an adjunct professor at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, was appointed this past week as the chief marketing and communications officer for Caruso Affiliated, a  Los Angeles-based company that is one of the largest privately held real estate companies in the United States. Johnson brings a wide range of industry experience […]

Annenberg Evening of Innovation features student startups


The Annenberg Innovation Lab hosted an Evening of Innovation at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism on Wednesday. Six student-founded startups partook in the event for an opportunity to receive $10,000 in funding. Erin Reilly, Annenberg Innovation Lab creative director, described the Evening of Innovation as a culmination of the 2013-2014 academic year. […]