Category Archives: Culture

KPCC runs a series of articles by USC Annenberg students on religion, politics and culture

By Alex Reed Student Writer KPCC recently ran several articles by USC Annenberg students as part of a series of reports through the USC Annenberg Knight Program in Media and Religion. The participating students are all from a class taught … Continue reading

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Jonathan Taplin quoted on evolution, public opinion of Super Bowl commercials

USC Annenberg Innovation Lab Director Jonathan Taplin spoke with Bloomberg concerning the platform versatility of Super Bowl commercials. According to the piece, Taplin said that “Super Bowl campaigns now are designed to work across media, from TV to the Web to smartphones … Continue reading

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Anawalt explores new ways to communicate her passion for dance and the arts

Journalism Professor and Director of Arts Journalism Programs Sasha Anawalt and the Music Center Los Angeles celebrated the 100th anniversary of Stravinsky and Nijinsky’s The Rite of Spring this past weekend with performances by The Joffrey Ballet. Anawalt spoke at six events last weekend about the … Continue reading

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National media outlets report findings of USC Annenberg study

By Krista Daly Student Writer Major national media covered USC Annenberg professor Stacy Smith’s research extensively this week. More than 300 news outlets picked up the story from an Associated Press report. Also, the New York Times, the Los Angeles … Continue reading

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More women go the indie route than Hollywood, USC Annenberg study finds

More women are working in independent film than in Hollywood, according to results of a new study shared today at a gathering of film and industry leaders at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The study marks … Continue reading

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New website showcases work of Knight Grants for Reporting on Religion and American Life fellows

The Knight Program in Media and Religion supports innovative programs and projects at the intersection of religion, media and society. Ten journalists were awarded Knight Grants for Reporting on Religion and American Life in August 2011, and over the past … Continue reading

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Liam Neeson and Journeys in Film: Preparing America’s Children for a Global Future

From USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center: Journeys in Film, in partnership with acclaimed actor and Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson, has launched a new fundraising endeavor to educate American students about the world and its rich, diverse cultures. Journeys in … Continue reading

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Dean Wilson delivers three-day W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture Series on technology disparities at Harvard

By Eric Burse Student Writer This article originally appeared in USC’s Daily Trojan student newspaper. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The transition to a digital society is negatively threatening and marginalizing those at the bottom, USC Annenberg Dean Ernest J. Wilson III … Continue reading

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Dean Wilson set to deliver second installment of W.E.B. Du Bois Lecture

By Jeremy Rosenberg USC Annenberg Dean Ernest J. Wilson III is scheduled to deliver today at Harvard University the second of his planned three-day series of related remarks. The trio of presentations carry the overall title, “Exclusion and Inequality in … Continue reading

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Professor Kun and Idelsohn Society release compilation holiday album

By Alex Reed Student Writer On Nov. 13, communication professor Josh Kun and the Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation released a holiday music set that features both Hanukkah and Christmas music. The 2-disc compilation includes a Hanukkah disc, featuring traditional Jewish … Continue reading

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