USC’s Cavan W. Concannon notes that Christian churches in North Africa faced a similar crisis of trust in their leaders — one with implications that lasted for centuries.
A special section of Writing 150 — a course required of freshmen — gives eye-opening perspectives to everyone in the class.
A provider of homeless services in Los Angeles has an unlikely new partner: the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.
Team including USC law students and legal experts educates and counsels life-term youth offenders about new laws that could mean a second chance.
Four commemorative posters reflect the theme of social justice and change.
USC Dornsife PhD candidate Jennifer Candipan is looking at racial, ethnic and socioeconomic issues and how they can shape a child or contribute to inequality.
The PBS film Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story recounts Brown’s tragic childhood, running away and being forced into prostitution. In 2004, she was picked up by a man, went to his home and, claiming she feared for her life, shot and killed him.
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.