From refugee to researcher, chemist Jahan Dawlaty is a catalyst in the lab and classroom
The scientist’s path to USC was paved with challenges, beginning with his childhood in Soviet-occupied Afghanistan.
Prime minister of Spain gives inspiring speech at USC during historic state visit
Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón gives a President’s Distinguished Lecture and meets with USC Dornsife dean and faculty.
To serve and protect, USC trauma surgeon moonlights as a cop
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.
First legal aid clinic for African refugees, started by USC professor, is still saving lives
After two decades, the clinic continues to help those who flee neighboring countries and represents them before the United Nations and Ugandan government.
Why military members may be vulnerable to violent extremism
Mental health and wellness expert at USC reflects on what can be done to counteract extremism on the ground.
USC law professor named Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar
In his new role, Dan Simon will deliver public lectures and take part in academic life at 80 universities.
For USC Dornsife’s writer-in-residence, a ‘gap year’ adventure changed everything
After years of unpacking his bags, author and globetrotter Geoff Dyer discovers that the journey can be as important as the destination.
On Women’s Equality Day, is there reason to celebrate?
Despite unprecedented gains in recent decades, significant challenges and threats remain: “It’s not time for a feminist victory lap.”
Laura Mosqueda installed as Keck School of Medicine of USC dean
The first woman to lead the school is an accomplished physician, researcher and expert in geriatric medicine, family medicine, and elder abuse and neglect.
USC’s new medical school dean inspires return to guiding principles of medicine
Laura Mosqueda fights for social justice and cares for vulnerable populations as she leads the Keck School of Medicine of USC into a new era.
The USC scientist who aims to beat ALS, and the patients cheering him on
Justin Ichida gives his all to find a cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease because, for patients, the clock is ticking.
Gordon Stables to lead USC Annenberg School of Journalism
The accomplished educator has played a prominent part in developing and teaching a wide range of courses that explore rhetoric, debate, political communication, propaganda and global media.
Despise a message, but respect the right to share it, says USC free speech scholar
Professor Jody Armour of the USC Gould School of Law won’t back down from upholding the First Amendment: It’s the American way.
From General Hospital to teaching gerontology: Soap star finds meaning as professor
“People always ask me if it’s too late to go back to school and I always say no,” says George Shannon.
Want to use solar, but you rent an apartment? You can still go green
The first step is to go after the “low-hanging” fruit of carbon reduction: energy efficiency.
USC physicist investigates black holes like crime scenes
Nicholas Warner tackles one of the most intractable problems in physics, attempting to solve a paradox identified with his late friend Stephen Hawking.
Astronaut Garrett Reisman to join USC Viterbi faculty
The director of space operations at SpaceX and former NASA astronaut joins USC’s Department of Astronautical Engineering.
Educator, designer and artist Haven Lin-Kirk to lead USC Roski School of Art and Design
The longtime professor and accomplished professional has taught at USC for 17 years.
Kelvin Davies, Enrique Cadenas named officers of France’s National Order of Merit
Award recognizes their contributions and service to science and international cooperation.
Josh Kun appointed director of USC Annenberg School of Communication
The renowned scholar is acclaimed for bridging his scholarship as a cultural historian with the curation of exhibitions, installations and public humanities projects with diverse organizations.
Midori Goto brings hope, harmony and music to Sri Lanka
As the USC Distinguished Professor prepares for the next stage of her professional life, she looks back at a meaningful, memorable trip with students.
Wanda Austin, Viet Thanh Nguyen among honorees at Academic Honors Convocation
The annual event, held at Town and Gown on the University Park Campus, recognizes that USC is above all else a community of scholars.
Laura Mosqueda named dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC
A widely respected expert in geriatric medicine, family medicine and elder abuse, Mosqueda is the first woman to lead the school since its founding in 1885.
$3 million gift creates cross-cultural communication chair at USC Annenberg
The chair’s first holder is Josh Kun, USC professor and historian who uses music to examine the connections we have to each other.