USC student films win at Cannes
Trojan productions were once again recognized as standouts among the 38 official selections in The American Pavilion’s Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes.
Annenberg Inclusion Initiative unveils The Inclusion List
The list, a partnership with the Adobe Foundation, provides the titles of the 100 most inclusive theatrically released films from 2019 to 2022.
Public relations grad crafts multimedia campaigns for music, health policy and more
COMMENCEMENT: Progressive degree graduate Jonathan D’Aguilar creates a diverse portfolio of work, including his own music brand and a health policy campaign for the USC Schaeffer Center.
Specialized journalism graduate pursues his passion for photography
COMMENCEMENT: To reach his goal of becoming a conflict photographer, Yannick Peterhans realized he had to become a better journalist and utilized a master’s degree in specialized journalism to get there.
With operatic flourish, activist Dolores Huerta and younger cousin receive USC doctorates on same day
COMMENCEMENT: Hers is an honorary degree; his is a doctorate of musical arts. The conferral is a prelude to an operatic interpretation of Huerta’s remarkable life, which the composer calls “a microcosm of loss and perseverance.”
Beck Bennett, Madhuri Shekar to address USC School of Dramatic Arts graduates
Actor, comedian and writer (and USC grad) Bennett and playwright, screenwriter and producer Shekar will speak during two commencement ceremonies on May 12.
Velina Hasu Houston has been carving out her place since she was a girl
TITLE IX: The international acclaimed playwright is a gender equity and racial equity trailblazer in her work at USC and beyond.
Screening, lounge dedication close out yearlong celebration of John Singleton’s career
The USC alumnus’ mother joins Dean Elizabeth Daley of the USC School of Cinematic Arts and a packed house to view the series finale of FX’s Snowfall.
Comedy legend Will Ferrell shares wisdom and wit with USC drama students
The comedian and actor discussed a wide range of topics, from his days at USC to his big break on Saturday Night Live.
AI panel quells worries about bots taking over creative industry jobs
Is AI creative? A USC forum works to dispel myths about what artificial intelligence is currently able to do.
Studying for finals? Let classical music help
Works by Bach, Brahms, Mozart and others are effective aids that improve sleep patterns and reduce stress, studies find.
USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrates its first tenured transgender faculty member
“It’s the students and their artistic voice that matter,” says Alexandra Billings.
Remembering pioneering violinist Eudice Shapiro, the studio system’s first female concertmaster
TITLE IX: The talented musician was breaking new ground long before she took up teaching at USC.
When designing USC Peace Garden, student landscape architect prioritized people and planting
EARTH MONTH: Daniela Velazco has spent the better part of the last year designing the garden. Now she’s seeing it realize its potential to bring people together.
Berdakin Family Foundation launches ethics chair at USC School of Cinematic Arts
The fund aims to provide permanent financial support for the study of ethics in media and technology at the school and will support a new course on Digital Media Techniques of Entertainment and Fake News.
‘I would not be where I am … if it hadn’t been for Title IX’
TITLE IX: USC alumna Alma Martinez — actor, educator and author — reflects on how the landmark anti-discrimination legislation affected her.
The Trojan connection to ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992’
USC faculty members and alumni are deeply involved in the 30-year anniversary production at the groundbreaking work.
Finola Hughes discusses teaching at USC, her longtime role on ‘General Hospital’ and more
The actress is teaching “Performance for Camera” to graduating MFA students at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
Making sense of censorship, freedom of speech and ‘cancel culture’ in stand-up comedy
Offensive routines, outraged audiences and changing social norms have long been a part of stand-up comedy in America, say USC scholars, who also suggest up-and-coming comedians to watch.
Women of Cinema Arts hosts screening, discussion of gender equity in entertainment, tech
Panelists discuss their personal journeys to getting projects made and overcoming the disappointment of stalled projects, intermittent unemployment and rejection.
Dorothy has some friends among USC’s theater-loving students
The LGBTQ+ drama group Dorothy’s Friends Theatre Company has grown into one of USC’s largest independent student producing groups.
Acting students juggle classes and Pasadena Playhouse production
Four USC School of Dramatic Arts students are part of the professional company presenting Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George.
Looking beyond the beauty of coral reefs
EARTH MONTH: The USC Fisher Museum of Art hosts a conversation about coral reef ecosystems and resilience in face of rising water temperatures.
LGBTQ+ ‘Jeopardy!’ champions have all the answers during USC visit
Amy Schneider and Mattea Roach talk about their time on the popular television game show — and take on some trivia questions, too.