For the first time in its more than 80-year history, the USC Fisher Museum of Art has closed its doors. Yet the museums and galleries of USC remain conduits to the arts for many.
The Pasadena museum turned its parking lot into a drive-thru donation center to protect Keck Medicine of USC health care staff on the pandemic’s front line.
Faculty at the USC Thornton School of Music are rethinking their curriculum to maximize opportunities for musicians practicing social distancing.
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.
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.
A child actor who played Julius Rottwinkle in the movie Matilda, Leor Hackel has joined USC Dornsife as an assistant professor of psychology.
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.
Boni B. Alvarez, an adjunct lecturer at the USC School of Dramatic Arts, wrote Guarded specifically for a group of nine MFA Acting students.
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.
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.
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.
A gift from the USC trustee and his wife will fund travel opportunities for students at the USC Kaufman School of Dance.
With four museums and 11 galleries, USC offers an unexpectedly diverse look at the history—and future—of art in L.A.
Beginning on March 13, the renowned festival will bring the world’s leading cellists back to USC.
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.
The USC Roski School of Art and Design invites the public to visit the new home of its three graduate programs.
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.
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.
Sunday’s ceremony brought two first-time wins for USC Thornton Composition faculty member Andrew Norman and alumna Nadia Shpachenko.
As the landscape of dramatic arts changes, USC’s acting, design, technical direction and musical theatre programs evolve along with it.
The ACT Together residency uses the arts to give a revitalizing voice to burned-out doctors, nurses and medical staff.
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.
✌ 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.
A USC Chan professor helped a theater troupe prepare a special, inclusive experience for patrons of all ages and abilities. Dim the lights? Nope.