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.
A Tree Grows in LA: Urban Trees Initiative Achieves Its First Planting
USC Dornsife Public Exchange program is now bringing much needed shade to Los Angeles neighborhoods in need of greenery.
USC Dornsife’s Percival Everett Wins National Book Award for ‘James’
Celebrated author and Distinguished Professor of English earns one of the literary world’s top honors for his reimagining of a classic American tale.
How Best to Improve L.A. County Residents’ Lives? Ask Them
As USC Dornsife’s LABarometer marks its fifth anniversary, survey director Kyla Thomas notes the broad insights and significant benefits the survey offers Angelenos.
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
The Jimmy Gauntt Memorial Award Endowment honors its namesake while giving talented USC Dornsife students a leg up on their writing careers.
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Practicing gratitude has measurable effects on improving sleep quality, building resilience and lowering cortisol, the stress hormone. At least, that’s what our neurobiology faculty tell us. 🧠 🙏🏻
No matter your major, this guided gratitude meditation is here to help you find calm and center yourself. Whether you’re on campus or far from USC, take a deep breath and join us in a few mindful moments of thanks.
In addition to USC’s wellness and mental health services, current USC Dornsife students have access to student health counselors who are conveniently located at our school. To book an appointment, call 213 740-9355 (available 24/7) or visit during our drop-in hours. Tap the link in our bio to learn more.