College of Information and Communications

2023 Recap

2023 went by so quickly. Watch some of what we experienced in the CIC.

2024 News

A note from the dean

Dean Tom Reichert reflects on a century of excellence for the SJMC and an AI-influenced future for the CIC.

NCCU and USC strengthen dual-degree program collaboration

National Chengchi University’s College of Communication hosted a two-day event with its global partner, the USC College of Information and Communications, to solidify the agreement of the dual-degree program and to enhance opportunities for students to study abroad.

Dean Reichert returns to classroom

It’s 5:30 in the morning and Dean Tom Reichert is up planning for his class. In just a few hours, close to 325 students will file in for “Intro to Advertising," the largest class he's ever taught.

Two USC colleges join forces to tackle the future of the sports industry

The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management is teaming up with the College of Information and Communications to explore graduate programs and professional development for the sports industry.

Summer in Spain

Students deepen skills, broaden horizons in communications-themed summer program in Spain.

College to host public lecture on the future of American democracy

Tressie McMillan Cottom, New York Times opinion columnist, award-winning author, renowned sociologist and cultural critic, headlines the Inclusive Excellence Access and Engagement Series on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

The art of advising

For three decades, senior academic advisor Art Farlowe has helped students excel academically while creating lifetime memories.

CIC welcomes statewide college students to watsonX workshop

Nine teams competed for $17,500 in prizes by identifying and solving a specific issue involving equitable access to vital services using the IBM watsonx platform.

Research summit addresses health disparity

Health Disparity Research Symposium held last Friday brought together researchers from across campus and program officers from foundations to discuss ways to address the most pressing healthcare issues for South Carolina and beyond.

Fearlessly First and Pushing Forward: CIC faculty and staff pursue IBM SkillsBuild AI certification

Over 55 percent of CIC faculty and staff have completed IBM SkillsBuild AI training, a cutting-edge program which equips educators with essential knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence.

Call for Code: IBM watsonx workshop

University students will be introduced to the Call for Code campus program as an opportunity to grow their Al skills and access practical and impactful solutions to help local communities!

Going Pro in Data and Communication

The Master of Data and Communication graduated its first class in May. Learn more about this flexible, fully online program created for professionals who want to update their skills and students who want the most up-to-date skills as they enter the job market.

A communicative business partnership

The Darla Moore School of Business and the College of Information and Communications are collaborating to offer direct admissions into select Moore School master’s programs for CIC undergrads and CIC master’s programs for Moore School undergrads.

College of Information and Communications launches AI initiatives

Supported by a grant from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund, the college has launched a statewide AI training program in a bid to bridge the digital divide and equip small businesses, nonprofits and the self-employed with essential skills.

$100,000 fellowship endowment named in honor of distinguished alumnus

The Bussell Fellowship is named after CIC alumnus and former Chairman and CEO of Chernoff Newman, Lee Bussell Sr., and will go towards helping to fund the already established 4+1 pathway partnership between USC and Claflin University.

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