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April 12, 2012
Filipina Hostesses Forced Out of Work, USC Dornsife Professor Says
More than 70,000 women are being denied the opportunity to earn a decent wage because of rules created and enforced by the United States, according to USC Dornsife professor Rhacel Parreñas. The sociologist testified… more>
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USC Dornsife Online Survey Experiment Results
April 12, 2012The USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences today announced the results of its new experiment in online political polling, which found that California voters do not blame President Obama for the rising gasoline… more>
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Scientists Identify Major Source of Cells’ Defense Against Oxidative Stress
April 12, 2012Both radiation and many forms of chemotherapy try to kill tumors by causing oxidative stress in cancer cells. New research from USC on a protein that protects cancer and other cells from these stresses could one day help… more>
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USC Dornsife Alumna Wins Prize for Debut Novel
April 10, 2012When Bonnie Nadzam began to develop characters for her dissertation in USC Dornsife’s Ph.D. in Literature and Creative Writing program, she could not have predicted the shape they would eventually take. It wasn’t… more>
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A Lifelong Yearning for Learning
April 6, 2012With their right hands raised, the USC undergraduates recognized as leaders in their disciplines proudly recited an oath promising to be faithful to the ideals of Phi Beta Kappa. Vowing to uphold the Greek motto, “love… more>
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USC Dornsife Students and Faculty Shine at Convocation
April 5, 2012The 31st annual USC Academic Honors Convocation was held on April 4 at Town and Gown. USC students and faculty members were honored for a wide range of intellectual and leadership achievements. Of 35 recognized at the… more>
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People Who Need People
April 5, 2012In the old days, we poured our hearts out in “Dear John” letters. Now, breaking up is easy. Just send a text: “Dear Baby, Welcome to Dumpsville. Population: You.” Instant messaging, texting, Facebook… more>
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Quantum Computer Built Inside a Diamond
April 5, 2012Diamonds are forever — or, at least, the effects of this diamond on quantum computing may be. A team that includes scientists from USC has built a quantum computer in a diamond, the first of its kind to include… more>
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Breakout Act
April 3, 2012If you catch yourself doing a double take while watching the premiere of NBC’s “Best Friends Forever” television show on April 4, there is good reason. Playing the role of Joe is a big break for Luka… more>
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April 2, 2012 Sherman Jackson Named among the World's 500 Most Influential Muslims
Sherman Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture, and professor of religion and American studies and ethnicity in USC Dornsife, has been named for the second time among the world’s 500 most influential… more>
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