USC Dornsife researchers use geospatial modeling and psychological experimentation to predict “extreme behavioral expressions of prejudice” — malicious acts motivated by hate or bigotry.
The pandemic has upended lives around the world. USC experts consider: Where do we go from here?
How we teach mathematics can discourage women from pursuing computation-heavy fields.
Studies show that teachers and counselors often hold low expectations of boys from minority communities.
During an internship with the ACLU, undergraduate Alyssa Matias successfully worked for dietary improvements for incarcerated people in county jails, gaining real-world legal skills in the process.
Kids and teachers reunite with smaller classes that will allow faculty and staff to focus on safety protocols in advance of a full fall return.
USC’s Gale Sinatra and a colleague know that everyone is susceptible to forms of science denial — but they know there are solutions, too.
USC has the largest archive of LGBTQ materials in the world, and researchers use it every year to learn more about gay history and culture.
Why are there no more lesbian bars in Los Angeles? That simple question piqued Marisa Turesky’s interest.
A preliminary study finds that expectant fathers with higher levels of oxytocin and brain activation later endorse a more “baby-led,” empathetic parenting style.
Poverty is not a learning disability. It’s a barrier to education that we can overcome together.
In an age of disinformation and disaffection, how do we teach the next generation of informed, active citizens?
Nicholas Maisel and Morgan Brock-Smith have been invited as judicial fellows by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon Appeals Chamber/Presidency, starting in August.
Thousands of Japanese Americans volunteered to serve in the U.S. military even as their friends and family were forced into internment camps.
Harmita Golwala hopes California’s leading research on sustainability can ultimately advance environmental progress in India.
Alums Corina Irvin and Ernie Ocampo are serving as Filipino role models, encouraging others to enter professions like commercial real estate and law.
Though the South Bay native came late to storytelling, he’s found his voice as he graduates with a master’s in journalism from USC Annenberg.
While studying at USC Price, Ariella Amit facilitated workshops for elementary and middle school students and helped furloughed union members file unemployment claims.
Fresh produce from nearby neighborhoods makes its way across Los Angeles as USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign helps support local growers.
Recent Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship recipient and USC student Joseph Debaerien draws inspiration for his writing from his fellow travelers.
The Shaukat Initiative — founded by an alum and run by students — lets those students develop ethics-focused classes based on their areas of interest.
Victims of violence and former prisoners come together in April 27 event; it’s one way Trojans are taking on restorative justice.
The pandemic kept kids home from school and upended the workplace, placing Americans who care for aging family members under even more pressure.
USC’s Paula L. Cizmar harnessed theater arts to explore the stories at the heart of sacrifice zones — areas blighted by environmental contamination.