USC Dornsife News

With such series as “The Gaymazing Race” and “Muslims as Seen on TV,” Karen Tongson and her colleagues aim to entertain and educate an audience beyond the university campus. [4½ min read]

Marking the 50th anniversary of The Carpenters’ debut album, a powerful new book by USC Dornsife’s Karen Tongson explores the enduring ability of the duo’s music to transcend cultural differences. [4¾ min read]

Immigration is central to the roots of the American experience. So what does it mean when we make our home across borders, learning a new culture while honoring where we come from?

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.

Bite by bite, students get a taste of the ways politics, culture and gender are sprinkled into everyday meals.

USC Dornsife professors across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences discuss different perspectives on the selfie, Oxford Dictionaries "Word of the Year."