Take a Trip Through 100 Years of USC Alumni Newsmakers
As USC Trojan Family Magazine turns into a semiannual publication, go on a journey into its century-long past.
On National Read a Book Day, USC faculty give their top choices
Citing works of science fiction, nonfiction, biography, humor and horror, six professors offer their literary choices.
Arianna Huffington tells students to turn off their phones and get more sleep
The publisher visits USC, where she talks about the harmful effects of 24/7 technology and Thrive Global, her new enterprise.
Family secrets and white-collar crime uncovered by USC historian
Alice Echols peels away the layers of a hidden history, exposing Depression-era financial corruption in the process.
Fascists foiled in 1940s L.A.: USC historian tells the cautionary tale
Steve Ross recounts the story of a man who helped to thwart sabotage ignored by the FBI and local law enforcers.
Jacob Soll takes on the finances of Greece — now, in Greek
The professor of history and accounting and USC President C. L. Max Nikias present Soll’s book to the prime minister of Greece.
Kale chips and gluten-free are the Prada handbag of the new elite
“Aspirational class” moves away from material goods, toward prudent decisions about health and kids, says USC professor.
Former video game developer turns bestselling fantasy novelist
Alumna Marie Lu left her academic pursuit of law and medicine to focus on gaming and writing.
USC scholar looks at the future of diplomacy
Philip Seib explores how social media and new communication tools have shifted the ways in which diplomacy is conducted.
The scandalous story behind a popular silverware brand: free love, religion and eugenics
USC writing professor Ellen Wayland-Smith looks at her own family tree and finds a relative who believed he was God’s prophet and led a 19th-century sect.
Dating turns into a source of inspiration for writer diagnosed with MS
Alumna Cory Martin’s memoir chronicles her online relationships in the wake of a distressing discovery.
Percival Everett and David St. John elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
USC Dornsife scholars named fellows of one of the world’s most prestigious societies, bringing the school’s overall number to 23.
USC Dornsife’s Viet Thanh Nguyen wins Pulitzer Prize for fiction
He is recognized for his first novel, The Sympathizer, which explores the Vietnam War from multiple perspectives.
International architectural historians honor USC scholars
Vittoria Di Palma and Amy Ogata write award-winning books on desolate regions and the history of architecture.
Revisit Your USC Days Through the Digital Library
When will people value equity, growth, prosperity and inclusion in the same conversation?
New book argues that inequity derails sustainable economic growth over time.
Race, racism and the 13th Amendment
As the document abolishing slavery marks a major anniversary, a USC law professor recalls racial identity trials in U.S. courts.
Documentary based on Western civilization books in the works
Dan Birman takes on Thomas Cahill’s bestselling series tracing the rise of medieval Europe.
How can social workers improve their skills?
Two USC scholars strive to redefine their practice and respond to complex challenges facing their profession.
World leaders reflect on transitions to democracy
Abraham Lowenthal interviews 13 rulers in nine countries for his new book offering insights into how countries shift from authoritarian rule to democratic governance.
War and remembrance: USC alum recalls his experiences on the front lines
John Walter looks back on his World War II combat duty and a long engineering career with one Indiana company.
A possible solution to ending homelessness begins with Housing First
A novel approach to the pressing social issue provides immediate access to housing and supportive services.
Sailors far from home found a hostile world
A new book explores the 18th-century efforts of American sailors to establish their nationality.
Unexplored history: Jewish prisoner-physicians in Nazi camps
A doctoral student’s dissertation argues that hundreds of these doctors cannot be labeled as collaborators.