Shedding light on the short- and long-term effects of detention, deportation
USC doctoral student Blanca Ramirez researches how families cope when a parent is detained or deported by immigration authorities.
Kids stress over public acts of discrimination, USC study finds
Disadvantaged minorities in the L.A. area show increased behavioral problems, such as depression and substance use.
Research into undocumented child immigrants takes a twist: Their story is her parents’ story
When Stephanie Canizales chose to do her doctoral research on child migrants without parents, she had no idea she was starting out on a remarkable personal journey.
USC’s Immigration Clinic eases application process for would-be citizens
Volunteers from the law school give immigrants free professional aid to complete the complicated naturalization form.
Trojan Sofia Deak works to get Syrian refugees help learning English
The USC senior organized a group of student tutors who give the newcomers one-on-one help learning a new language.
Leaders of nation’s top research universities call for permanent DACA solution
The presidents and chancellors of Association of American Universities member schools, including USC, strongly urge Congress to act.
Free citizenship clinics a boon for people in local communities and on USC campuses
The university is also hosting a free 12-week prep course to help with civics and English tests.
USC leaders call for solution to protect DACA students
President and provost underscore university’s support for scholars
Undocumented student at USC brings hope to others just like her
By working with a nonprofit, Guatemala native tries to fill gaps where the government and educational system are failing young people.
USC Annenberg Professor Josh Kun awarded prestigious Berlin Prize
The onetime ‘genius grant’ honoree will study the effect of immigration on music.
How to bridge America Divided: conversation and empathy
USC Price, Annenberg discussion on EPIX series explores ways to overcome the national gap in vital areas.
USC Fisher Museum exhibit asks visitors to board ‘the beast’
Artists explore the price of migration and the toll it takes on lives in the Americas.
USC Gould Students Help Bring Tanzanian Sisters to Safety
USC’s Immigration Clinic wins asylum for two persecuted girls born with albinism.
Takeaways from the transformation of South Los Angeles
USC Dornsife report examines the area’s evolving identity and the coalitions that are leading social, economic and political improvements in the area.
The wide divide between Trump, Clinton voters on immigration
A single statement about the reason immigrants come to the United States is shared by voters who otherwise hold opposing views, the USC Dornsife/L.A. Times Presidential Daybreak Poll shows.
Students explore how journalism can drive policy change on social issues
USC symposium offers research on homelessness, child welfare and immigration for faculty and local officials.
Alumna helps Pulitzer Prize-winner Jose Antonio Vargas explore immigration
USC Annenberg grad lends her expertise to digital platform on race, culture and identity in the U.S.
Immigration: It’s an issue as old — and complex — as U.S. history
The thorny presidential campaign topic evoked controversy as far back as George Washington’s administration.
USC conversation spotlights immigration policy, effect on families
California administrator’s book chronicles a series of political decisions and actions of ‘enormous consequences.’
Immigration Clinic offers life-saving legal representation
USC Gould service helps clients with visa, green card and other vital matters.
Poll: Californians think immigration brings challenges but strengthens U.S.
USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll finds Clinton, Trump and Carson lead among presidential contenders.
For immigrant minors, student projects could make adjusting to U.S. easier
Social Work classes take a business approach, using technology and a ‘fast pitch’ competition to help unaccompanied kids.
What happened to last year’s flood of Central American minors?
In-depth series by USC Annenberg student journalists, GlobalPost and Fusion tells the stories of young migrants.
Children suffer in shadow of parent’s unauthorized immigration status, USC-UCLA study finds
The report supports the administration’s plans to shield undocumented immigrants from deportation.