USC’s new, student-led mariachi band brings back a Trojan tradition
Mariachi Los Troyanos de USC is heavily booked, with gigs on campus, at major city events and on television.
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Michael Ausiello wrote a heartbreaking — yet darkly funny — memoir after his husband’s death. It’s now a movie starring Jim Parsons.
An artist, a community and a well of inspiration
Artist noé olivas, co-founder of the Crenshaw Dairy Mart art collective and gallery, draws on his parents’ work ethic and his USC cohort’s encouragement to bring communities together in Inglewood.
The hidden superpower of the Black Panther films: Scientist role models
Seeing black lead characters who are accomplished scientists could be just the thing to help inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps, USC Dornsife’s Clifford Johnson argues in this piece first published in 2018.
Magic, medicine and eternal love: Why mummies still mesmerize
One hundred years ago, the excavation of King Tut’s tomb brought us a mummy with a “pharaoh’s curse.” Our fascination with mummies goes back much farther, however. USC Dornsife scholars explain why we’re still so wrapped up in these eerie remains.
Their work is a scream: A conversation about horror acting for stage and screen
Seasoned horror actors share insight, including how to scream bloody murder without damaging your throat — and how scary films can be a vehicle for social issues.
When the EPA used photos to fight America’s pollution problem
A USC Dornsife art historian plumbs the archives of the Documerica project, an Environmental Protection Agency photo project that tried to reveal environmental damage and share how the agency prevents it and repairs the harm.
Exhibition at USC examines timeless questions about well-being, family and sexuality
Louise Bourgeois: What is the Shape of This Problem? at the USC Fisher Museum of Art features works from the 1940s to the early 2000s, including some never-exhibited pieces by the legendary artist.
USC Thornton at the vanguard of a new approach to teaching music
The journey now starts with a class that mixes students from the classical, jazz, popular music and music production programs, and examines big ideas that cross all disciplines.
USC School of Dramatic Arts students talk casting, representation at 2nd Multihyphenate Masterclass
Professor Rodney To leads panel of Hollywood’s most prominent casting directors and agents in a frank discussion of diversity and representation on stage and screen.
Trojan composer/performer impresses international jury with his identity-driven work
Rohan Chander wins the prestigious Gaudeamus Award 2022, despite some “really big technical issues.”
Why Ada Limón is a U.S. poet laureate for the 21st century
USC Dornsife’s Amy Cannon considers the groundbreaking poet, who explores “what it looks like to have America in the room.”
If you’re surprised by America’s anti-work movement, maybe you need to watch more movies
The “Great Resignation” and “quiet quitting” are nothing new. USC Dornsife’s Zen Dochterman suggests checking out films such as Clerks, Easy Rider and Office Space.
With Wedlock of the Gods, professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC’s main stage
The production, which featured a nearly all-Black cast of students from the USC School of Dramatic Arts, celebrated the work of playwright Zulu Sofola.
Made with love: Abuelitas keep traditions alive through native cuisine
Grandmas featured in documentary Abuelita’s Kitchen discuss their journey and connection to native foods at a USC Fisher Museum of Art screening.
USC hosts West Coast premiere of Monica Bill Barnes & Company: The Running Show
USC Kaufman student dancers are put to the test with just four days between auditions and the final show.
K-pop takes center stage at USC concert, dance competition and academic forum
Events include an academic examination of the phenomenon as well as a concert featuring Korean musical artists Sejeong Kim and Kingdom.
Julia M. Ritter installed as dean of the USC Kaufman School of Dance
The accomplished public artist and academic leader promises to be a “partner in dance to do things that matter.”
Mindy Kaling to receive inaugural Multihyphenate Award from USC School of Dramatic Arts
Colman Domingo kicks off the school’s Multihyphenate Masterclass Series with Franklin Leonard, Paula Wagner and Sean San José.
Title IX contributed to gains in entertainment fields, USC School of Cinematic Arts dean says
TITLE IX: Elizabeth M. Daley is grateful for landmark federal law that helped girls and women to pursue their dreams.
Teaching students to engage with L.A.’s diverse cultures
USC Annenberg’s Oscar Garza is a veteran journalist who has worked in TV, print, radio and digital platforms and has spent most of his career in cultural journalism.
USC drama students premiere original work at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The student work revives a beloved tradition linking the USC School of Dramatic Arts and the largest arts festival in the world.
USC Thornton doctoral student, professor team up to help Ukrainian school
Ukrainian-born Grygorii Koval joined forces with his classical guitar professor, William Kanengiser, to raise funds and gather resources for Koval’s former guitar school.
USC drama professor leads with diversity in class and on screen
Rodney To discusses the significance of the big screen comedy Easter Sunday, in which he co-stars with a cast of fellow Filipino Americans.