The Media Institute for Social Change at the USC School of Cinematic Arts identifies 15 movies that not only entertain but expand our understanding, change our perspective and challenge us to do something.
An immigration law expert looks at the complex ties that connect citizens and noncitizens in America.
When it comes to creating a more affordable, livable Southern California, Trojans are rising to the challenge.
As elementary and secondary schools grapple with bullying and violence, USC experts help chart a path forward to make classrooms safer.
USC Annenberg alumnus and lecturer Neftalie Williams uses street culture to break social barriers.
As the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I approaches Sunday, USC sociologist Michael Messner talks about his research into veterans who now advocate for peace.
A hundred years after the end of the “war to end all wars,” USC experts discuss its surprising impact and how it affects us even today.
Event marks the start of the 25th anniversary of the institute, which shares testimonies of 55,000 survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides.
At the star-studded Ambassadors for Humanity Gala, the pair are honored for their longstanding commitment to humanitarian causes and support of veterans.
Learning from eyewitnesses of some of history’s darkest moments, educators strive to teach the power of decency and respect.
A panel of experts, including MacArthur “Genius Grant” awardees Viet Thanh Nguyen and Josh Kun, explains the history of cultural appropriation and growing awareness in the digital era.
Learning from eyewitnesses of some of history’s darkest moments, educators strive to teach the power of decency and respect.
Kenji Inaba found time in his busy schedule as a USC doctor to become a highly trained reserve officer with the Los Angeles Police Department.
USC’s Suzanne Wenzel co-authors the report, which concludes there is an urgency for more studies on the topic.
With help from the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, community leader spearheads a support group at First AME Church of Los Angeles.
USC sociologist Kyla Thomas investigates how signaling certain personal likes and dislikes — particularly highbrow tastes and lowbrow tastes — affects how people perceive us.
A visit by survivor Pinchas Gutter to his homeland is a recollection of the family he lost and the life he might have lived.
USC researchers weigh in on the biggest social media dangers — and how to avoid them.
Social networks are like nightclubs — where parents and grandparents sometimes crash the party — USC expert says.
Researchers across disciplines at USC turn a scientific eye on happiness and its complex connection to our health, relationships and economy.
Over time, many of us come to realize that we seek something beyond happiness in our lives. USC’s Varun Soni, dean of religious life, talks about the quest for meaning.
Dying inspires USC Price Professor David Sloane, a planner who comes from a long line of cemetery superintendents.
Social media survey reveals new undetectable device is more likely to hook kids on nicotine than free adults from cigarettes.
Too few professionals are trained to work with older adults. A USC social work expert explains the demographic shift’s huge impact.