Eliane “Elle” Fersan grew up in occupied Lebanon; the rampant corruption inspired her devotion to immigrant equity and activism, including founding the Immigrants and Global Migration Initiative at USC Gould.
A new report co-authored by USC Gould’s Emily Ryo reveals a major increase in the number of U.S. citizens encountered by ICE.
Students get creative with solutions as migrants flee regions in turmoil around the world.
USC research has shown that immigrants provide U.S. companies with a true competitive advantage, and policies that limit them could be just as detrimental in the long run.
Clinton and Gerard Tibuck — who had been separated since 2015 — spent Thanksgiving together after a USC law student helped Clinton win asylum.
For the Syrian-born Jamil Samaan, graduating Saturday from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, more Syrian Americans in science means better care within his community.
As a Trojan, Tingyee Chang discovered her passion for research. It guided the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants toward a double major in neuroscience and public policy.
Through a family’s personal history, a USC law expert uncovers the complex history of Puerto Rico and the United States.
At USC Dornsife’s Spatial Sciences Institute, Andrew Marx uses satellites and data such as crowdsourced mapping to analyze and inform human migration and refugee policy.
USC’s Nathan Perl-Rosenthal encourages students to examine the history of U.S. immigration and citizenship policies through their own relatives’ experiences.
USC doctoral student Blanca Ramirez researches how families cope when a parent is detained or deported by immigration authorities.
Disadvantaged minorities in the L.A. area show increased behavioral problems, such as depression and substance use.
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.
Volunteers from the law school give immigrants free professional aid to complete the complicated naturalization form.
The USC senior organized a group of student tutors who give the newcomers one-on-one help learning a new language.
The presidents and chancellors of Association of American Universities member schools, including USC, strongly urge Congress to act.
The university is also hosting a free 12-week prep course to help with civics and English tests.
President and provost underscore university’s support for scholars
By working with a nonprofit, Guatemala native tries to fill gaps where the government and educational system are failing young people.
The onetime ‘genius grant’ honoree will study the effect of immigration on music.
USC Price, Annenberg discussion on EPIX series explores ways to overcome the national gap in vital areas.
Artists explore the price of migration and the toll it takes on lives in the Americas.
USC’s Immigration Clinic wins asylum for two persecuted girls born with albinism.
USC Dornsife report examines the area’s evolving identity and the coalitions that are leading social, economic and political improvements in the area.