Dr. Aimei Yang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aimei Yang is an Associate Professor at USC Annenberg, specializing in strategic communication with a focus on organizational network ecology and social political issue advocacy. She explores the dynamics of transcultural civil society networks and multisectoral alliances, particularly emphasizing the relationship dynamics among civil actors, corporations, and government agencies. Yang has earned her PhD in Communication from the University of Oklahoma. Her research interests reflect a niche intersection of strategic public relations and social network methodology, concentrating on the analysis of interorganizational relationships. Yang has published over 40 refereed journal articles in notable communication and public relations journals and has presented her work at various national and international conferences. She is a member of the Page Society and serves on the editorial board of the Public Relations Review Journal. Throughout her academic career, Yang has received several top faculty research awards from prominent organizations such as the National Communication Association and the International Communication Association. Her dedication to her research area and commitment to advancing knowledge in public diplomacy and social justice are evident through her innovative studies.

Research Interests

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Courses

PR 490: Directed Research PR 522: Storytelling Data Intelligence PR 523: Advanced Audience Insight Mining PR 590: Directed Research

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Writing Sample/Journalism Portfolio
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Kira Talent Video Interview
  • Official transcripts
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required for Summer 2026 admission.