USC music professors learn how to teach from a distance
Faculty at the USC Thornton School of Music are rethinking their curriculum to maximize opportunities for musicians practicing social distancing.
One Trojan’s perspective: Life, and learning, at home during the coronavirus
A USC School of Cinematic Arts student and his parents share their experience as he transitions to taking online classes from the family living room.
Los Angeles Philharmonic, KUSC and KDFC team to present At Home with Gustavo
The special on-air and online series — which has been created in response to COVID-19 — features selections curated by the noted conductor plus personal reflections on the music that keeps us together, even when we’re apart.
Former child actor has been recast as an assistant professor at USC
A child actor who played Julius Rottwinkle in the movie Matilda, Leor Hackel has joined USC Dornsife as an assistant professor of psychology.
Repairing instruments keeps USC Thornton alums around the music they love
Though instrument repair isn’t always lucrative work, it can be a satisfying way to make a living beyond the symphony hall. Meet some Trojans who have done just that.
USC playwright pens new ensemble piece for third-year acting students
Boni B. Alvarez, an adjunct lecturer at the USC School of Dramatic Arts, wrote Guarded specifically for a group of nine MFA Acting students.
A game show champ and USC Dornsife alum makes his mark on Hollywood
Early stints on Jeopardy! and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire fed Ken Basin’s love for Hollywood, where he now oversees business affairs for Paramount Television Studios.
New course on acting for video games explores the technical side of performing
The exclusive USC School of Dramatic Arts class — hosted in a production studio in Encino — focuses on gaming-centric specifics like facial capture and battle chatter.
Stand-up comedy lecturer reassures students that failure is part of the routine
As both a comedian and a teacher, Judith Shelton encourages her students at the USC School of Dramatic Arts to take risks and celebrate their imperfections.
Rod and Elsie Nakamoto endow new fund to support USC Kaufman student travel
A gift from the USC trustee and his wife will fund travel opportunities for students at the USC Kaufman School of Dance.
Art and Cultural Treasures Abound at USC — and They’re Beckoning
With four museums and 11 galleries, USC offers an unexpectedly diverse look at the history—and future—of art in L.A.
USC Thornton welcomes return of Piatigorsky International Cello Festival
Beginning on March 13, the renowned festival will bring the world’s leading cellists back to USC.
USC Kaufman receives $1 million gift to support artistic collaboration
The gift will be used to create an endowment fund that will further collaborations between the dance school and the USC Thornton School of Music.
USC Roski School to celebrate its newly expanded Graduate Building
The USC Roski School of Art and Design invites the public to visit the new home of its three graduate programs.
Two USC Annenberg alumni screen their documentaries at Sundance
Dylan Valley and Matt Yoka, who both received master’s degrees in journalism, leapt at the chance to be a part of the iconic film festival.
Women win the night at USC Libraries Scripter Awards
Greta Gerwig’s film Little Women and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s television series Fleabag were both recognized at the 32nd annual ceremony, as was author Susan Orlean.
Trojans well-represented among nominees, winners at Grammy Awards
Sunday’s ceremony brought two first-time wins for USC Thornton Composition faculty member Andrew Norman and alumna Nadia Shpachenko.
How the School of Dramatic Arts looks to the past to prepare students for the future
As the landscape of dramatic arts changes, USC’s acting, design, technical direction and musical theatre programs evolve along with it.
Interactive theater program helps reinvigorate USC medical staff
The ACT Together residency uses the arts to give a revitalizing voice to burned-out doctors, nurses and medical staff.
This student’s art is on display in an unexpected place: the provost’s office
If you stop by USC’s Office of the Provost, you might see Brian Dinh’s oil paintings adorning the walls. They aren’t there by accident.
USC 2019 | Did you spot these celebs on campus?
✌ Year in review: USC never fails to draw the big names — it’s one perk of being smack dab in the middle of La La Land. Check out the stars who captivated the Trojan Family this year.
At Pasadena theater, the ghost of Christmas, relaxed
A USC Chan professor helped a theater troupe prepare a special, inclusive experience for patrons of all ages and abilities. Dim the lights? Nope.
Tracy Tutor’s path from USC to million dollar listings on Bravo and beyond
As both a real estate agent and a cast member on Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, she’s benefitted from her acting training at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
USC Libraries name finalists for 32nd annual Scripter Awards
The awards honor the year’s most accomplished film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.