USC Dornsife: Core of USC in Heart of LA
The USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is the academic core of the University of Southern California in the heart of Los Angeles. USC Dornsife is where scholars generate knowledge through Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. And it's where students learn through experiences, engagement and exploration. We also have fun. Learn more at: dornsife.usc.edu
Approximately 700 faculty members teach at USC Dornsife. They include an internationally distinguished and diverse group of scholar-teachers. Many are publishing cutting-edge research and pioneering emerging fields of inquiry. This is reflected by honors and awards including the Nobel Prize, membership in national academies, prestigious fellowships and numerous other recognitions.
USC Dornsife is committed to lifelong learning. Each month, we host Dornsife Dialogues, a conversation with our world-renowned faculty and alumni on topics as diverse as Dornsife. The Dornsife Dialogues examine issues of the moment with scholarly depth and research, offering new perspectives and insight on the path ahead. To learn more, visit: https://dornsife.usc.edu/dornsife-alumni/lifelong-learning/
USC Dornsife courses are shaped by faculty who infuse their research and scholarly interests into the lesson plans, taking you on a road of discovery that is both cutting-edge and entirely unique.
What makes USC Dornsife unique? Here, our undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. scholars engage in a curated educational journey, guided by seasoned faculty who not only discover new frontiers but also author the textbooks. The groundbreaking research that happens in USC Dornsife labs will shape the future. We are committed to sharing the breadth of our expertise with the public sector, businesses, governments and beyond to foster a knowledge-rich community.
Our alumni pursue diverse – and sometimes surprising – careers. Yet despite the paths they take, their careers are informed by the foundational skills they learned as students at USC Dornsife: communication, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, empathy and understanding of different cultures – proficiencies essential to leadership and the ability to navigate a rapidly changing world. Hear their stories – in their own voices.