Black History Month at USC offers opportunities to celebrate and educate
This year’s theme is “Reclamation Through Resistance, Rebirth Through Reconciliation.”
The truth of the Holocaust is under attack — here is what we can do about it
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, USC Shoah Foundation’s Robert Williams discusses the co-opting of historic events and how we — and social media companies — have a part in stopping the spread of lies about the atrocities.
Social work researchers examine the health impacts of U.S. immigration policy
Deporting immigrants to countries where they never lived is causing mental and physical health disparities for individuals and families.
USC student curators and designer bring ‘MLK in Los Angeles’ exhibit to life
The exhibit at the USC Fisher Museum of Art spotlights civil rights leader’s words, while historic images, audio and video recordings chronicle his visits to L.A. and USC.
After screening of ‘MLK/FBI,’ filmmaker and audience consider how surveillance of King affected his legacy
“They found stuff they thought would help to destroy his career,” says the film’s director, Sam Pollard, during USC visit. “But it didn’t.”
Trojan helps musicians with autism showcase their talents
Ifunanya Nweke launched Jazz Hands for Autism, which has provided music training, vocational development and job placement for more than 150 musicians with autism.
USC study reveals the key reason why fake news spreads on social media
The USC-led study of more than 2,400 Facebook users suggests that platforms — more than individual users — have a larger role to play in stopping the spread of misinformation online.
Graphic novel puts prescription opioid addiction in the spotlight
Jackie’s Pain — the 11th book in a popular health literacy series created by USC Mann faculty member Mel Baron and producer Gregory B. Molina — combines health information with dramatic storytelling and illustrations.
How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.’s words enables racial division within American society
USC Dornsife’s Hajar Yazdiha writes that politicians have a long history of contorting the civil rights leader’s words to further their own goals, which often are at odds with King’s vision of a colorblind society.
Trojan trailblazer has blended professional dreams with marriage and parenthood
TITLE IX: Willow Bay was a high-profile TV news anchor before becoming USC Annenberg’s first female dean.
‘MLK/FBI’ screening is centerpiece of USC’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations
Other highlights include the Trojan Marching Band and Cardinal Divas participating in the Kingdom Day Parade and an exhibit at the USC Fisher Museum of Art.
7 USC Rossier faculty members among Education Week top public influencers
Dean Pedro Noguera and Professor Shaun Harper are in the top 10 in the RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings for 2023.
A helping hand for Trojans who are current or former foster youth
The Trojan Guardian Scholars program has a new home within the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.
A new year, a new podcast playlist
Professors who host their own podcasts share their “must-listen” list for 2023 — seven podcasts with subjects including history, music and one of America’s most notorious madams.
Cochlear Implant Music Hour strikes a chord
USC program — supported by the university’s Good Neighbors Campaign — connects implant recipients with musicians to recapture and rediscover the feelings one gets from listening to music.
Homelessness linked to higher risk of death from COVID in L.A. County, study shows
In Los Angeles County, 256 homeless people died of COVID-related causes in a 22-month period — a rate more than twice that seen in the general population.
What makes a movement go viral? Social media, social justice coalesce under #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
A USC study is among the first to measure the link between social media posts and participation in the #BlackLivesMatter protests after the 2020 death of George Floyd.
USC Marshall student launches a digital game to change the world
Larissa Gurjão Pereira De Lima’s game teaches teams to tackle the most difficult problems facing organizations, governments and countries across the globe.
Homelessness researchers get real-time data from mobile phone surveys
A fast, low-cost study by the USC Price School’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute sheds light on the health and housing preferences of L.A.’s unhoused population.
Preparing professionals to collaborate with, manage and lead diverse teams
New USC Annenberg program will prepare future communications leaders to create and support inclusive environments, and to help advance equity and representation across the communication landscape.
Good Neighbors Campaign program hopes to promote therapy through theater
Plaza de la Raza collaborates with the USC School of Dramatic Arts on programs to help youth overcome trauma.
I Know What You Did On Venmo
A team led by USC Viterbi researchers has discovered millions of “privacy leaks” on the mobile social payments app.
Native American doctoral candidate focuses on policy to improve understanding of tribal sovereignty
Social work doctoral candidate Erika Salinas keeps the connection to her Native community at the forefront of her work. As National Native American Heritage Month continues through Wednesday.
Trojan brings her advocacy efforts to Paris Fashion Week
USC Iovine and Young freshman Tiana Day sponsored Ashlyn So, a 14-year-old fashion designer and activist whose work aims to combat Asian hate.