USC Dornsife News

USC Dornsife's Brighde Mullins Named Guggenheim Fellow

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:42:00 -0500

The Bourgeois Pig, a story about a photojournalist in the Vietnam War who becomes a paparazzo in Hollywood." title="Brighde Mullins has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for her work as a playwright. Her latest play is titled The Bourgeois Pig, a story about a photojournalist in the Vietnam War who becomes a paparazzo in Hollywood." /> The playwright and director of USC Dornsife’s Master of Professional Writing program will use the fellowship to work on a new play about poet Phillis Wheatley, the first African American woman to publish her writing.

Behind Those Violet Eyes

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:43:00 -0500

Cleopatra was a critical flop, but starred Elizabeth Taylor as the most powerful woman in the ancient world. USC Dornsife's M. G. Lord discusses Cleopatra in her new book, The Accidental Feminist: How Elizabeth Taylor Raised Our Consciousness and We Were Too Distracted by Her Beauty to Notice out Feb. 7." title="Cleopatra was a critical flop, but starred Elizabeth Taylor as the most powerful woman in the ancient world. USC Dornsife's M. G. Lord discusses Cleopatra in her new book, The Accidental Feminist: How Elizabeth Taylor Raised Our Consciousness and We Were Too Distracted by Her Beauty to Notice out Feb. 7." /> Thinking of Elizabeth Taylor what comes to mind? Those eyes? Diamonds? The eight marriages? A new book by cultural critic M. G. Lord of USC Dornsife describes how the late actress’ feminist impact has been hidden in plain sight.

Honoring the Artist

Tue, 4 Jan 2011 15:37:00 -0500

MPW Program Director Brighde Mullins awarded a 2010 USA Fellowship for literature.

A World of Difference

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:58:00 -0500

Writer Allison Doyle finds more than an education in USC College. She finds herself.

One Night in Bangkok

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:21:00 -0500

Four first-generation, Thai American writers discuss the effect of their cultural upbringing on their works at an event hosted by USC College's Master of Professional Writing (MPW) Program and PEN USA.

There's Nothing to Fear (It's Just Science)

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:26:00 -0500

The Loh Down on Science. Photo credit Tatjana Loh." title="Sandra Tsing Loh, lecturer in the Master of Professional Writing Program and host of The Loh Down on Science. Photo credit Tatjana Loh." /> The Loh Down on Science host reminds us that science belongs to everyone. So, let's enjoy.

Writing to Forgive

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0500

MPW alumna Holly Payne reveals the meaning behind the simple yet complex act of forgiveness.

An I of My Own

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:02:00 -0500

In My Own Words Fall 2009/Winter 2010

Don’t Stop Believing

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Dear Dumb Diary. Photo credit Pamela J. Johnson." title="Kristin Hanggi, a graduate of USC College's Master of Professional Writing program and Tony nominated director, will direct a new movie musical based on the book series Dear Dumb Diary. Photo credit Pamela J. Johnson." /> USC College alumna Kristin Hanggi directed the five-time Tony nominated musical, Rock of Ages, featuring songs from Journey and other classic 1980s bands.

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:45:00 -0500

Four students from USC College's Master of Professional Writing earn scholarships to attend the New York State Summer Writers Institute program.

Brighde Mullins to Lead MPW Program

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:25:00 -0500

New director looks forward to strengthening bonds within university, city.