Our Vision
Communication shapes how we live — informing our health, guiding our decisions, and influencing the structures of our societies. Understanding and harnessing its power is essential to addressing inequality and bridging divides.
At the Annenberg School, we pursue knowledge with purpose, driven by a commitment, both personal and professional, to building a more just, informed, and connected world. Our research is grounded in the belief that scholarship should serve society and elevate the human experience.
As one of the world’s leading schools of communication, we are dedicated to advancing the field through rigorous scholarship and the education of the next generation of thinkers, researchers, and engaged citizens. We aim to develop well-rounded individuals who produce high-impact research and contribute meaningfully to the public good.
We share our work widely and collaborate deeply — with communities, with peers, and with partners around the globe — to foster mutual understanding and create lasting, positive change.
Four Pillars of the Vision
A Vibrant Intellectual Ecosystem
We are shaping a future where communication scholarship is bold, collaborative, and engaged with the world. Our intellectual ecosystem is designed to bring together people, ideas, and infrastructure. The Annenberg School for Communication’s groundbreaking faculty and researchers make and shape the field.
Human-Centered Infrastructure
At Annenberg, we build with and for people. Communication research and education require a robust infrastructure that adapts and scales as new challenges and opportunities arise. Our infrastructure — human, technical, physical — is grounded in the experiences, needs, and talents of our community.
Transformative & Foundational Education
At the Annenberg School, we are preparing our students to shape the future of communication. As the media landscape continues to evolve, so does our commitment to preparing students to lead with insight, creativity, and purpose.
Collaboration & Connection for the Public Good
Our research addresses some of the most urgent challenges of our time — from global public health to misinformation, media-making, and social justice — and anticipates those on the horizon. We pursue this work not in isolation, but in trustworthy collaboration, with communities and peers locally and around the world.