USC Dornsife News

"Shortfall" by Alice Echols peels away the layers of a hidden family history, in the process exposing a new form of financial corruption in 20th-century America.

In a culture of increasing awareness of — and openness toward — the transgender community, how can we better understand the nuances of gender identity and help to ensure equal rights for all?

As fans around the world mourn the passing of music legend Prince, who died on April 21, USC Dornsife scholars reflect on his legacy as a musical and cultural icon.

As millions of music fans worldwide mourn the loss of David Bowie, who died on Jan. 10 at the age of 69, USC Dornsife scholars David St. John and Alice Echols reflect on the importance of arguably the most influential figure in rock since The Beatles.

Fifty Shades of Grey may focus on sadomasochism, but many are lapping it up as self-help, sociologist and author Eva Illouz said during a recent Barbra Streisand Professor Lecture.

Lois Banner, professor of history and gender studies, celebrates a lifetime of scholarship — including 30 years at USC Dornsife.

Recalling encouragement from his mentor Alice Echols, Sean Little ’06 traces his bachelor’s in English to an M.B.A. to a position as vice president of marketing at a job placement startup company.

USC Dornsife takes a leadership role in finding solutions to human trafficking, beginning with an international conference that drew 200 participants.

Five USC Dornsife authors from various disciplines ponder the connection between creativity and memory.