Thinking Ahead
At USC Dornsife, “What if?” becomes what’s next.
Our researchers take the lead in fields that are just beginning to reveal tremendous promise. By investing in emerging areas of scholarship — from quantum computing to climate change communication to the frameworks for developing ethical A.I. — new possibilities become more than aspirations; they unfold in real-time, right here.
L.A.’s urban trees absorb more carbon than expected, USC Dornsife study finds
New research using a network of air-quality sensors finds that urban greenery plays a bigger role in offsetting fossil fuel emissions than expected — offering insights that could help cities fight climate change.
Celebrating the Class of 2025
Find everything you need to know about the
USC Dornsife Academic School Ceremony
on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Curiosity at Work
Stand Out, Together
At USC Dornsife you’ll study the things you love the most. You’ll explore ideas that you’ve never thought about before. You’ll learn how to make sense of the world from all different angles. And, as part of our community, you will help to define a dynamic academic environment focused on improving lives and the world around us.
Meet the Students
USC Dornsife students demonstrate an impressive combination of academic excellence, accomplishment, creativity, and hard work. Each and every student is hand-selected because they bring something special and unique to our community.
A Brighter Future
Isabella Pangilinan Environmental Studies majorUSC Dornsife student Isabella Pangilinan is passionate about finding solutions to some of our world’s most pressing challenges like climate change and social and economic inequity. The multidisciplinary courses offered through her major are preparing her for a career in environmental law.
The Power of “And”
Joshua Senior Biological Sciences major, East Asian Languages and Cultures minorUSC Dornsife student Joshua Senior is studying to become a neurosurgeon. He explains how his liberal arts education at USC Dornsife prepares him for his career goals – and for life.
A Trojan Family Like No Other
Victoria Quon-Chow Human Biology major, Nutrition and Health Promotion minorAs a student at USC Dornsife, Victoria Quon-Chow is bouyed by the support of the Trojan Family as she prepares to become a doctor.
Unprecedented Access to Academic Expertise
Public Exchange fast-tracks collaboration between academic researchers and the public and private sectors to define, analyze, and solve complex problems that organizations face. Through our first-of-kind model, we amplify social impact by making academic expertise more easily accessible than ever before.
Stand Out With Purpose
An endowed fund established by Wesley Mizutani ’77 expands USC Dornsife’s pre-health advisory resources for students aiming to become health professionals.
USC Dornsife
Is your next favorite class… “The Biology of Food” (BISC 115Lxg)?
Food is a universal language and the cornerstone of this USC Dornsife class. The goal of this science course for non-majors is to make biology more approachable and less daunting, says Prof. Grayson Jaggers. In addition to lectures, students experiment with various ingredients and techniques in weekly labs.
