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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.

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News

L.A. Consistently Proves Resilient in the Face of Disaster

The City of Angels has long turned catastrophe into opportunity, learning lessons and rebuilding in the wake of tragedy.

Your Next Favorite Course: Chess and Critical Thinking

Your Next Favorite Course: Chess and Critical Thinking

USC Dornsife News

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

A Brighter Future Isabella Pangilinan Environmental Studies major
The Power of “And” Joshua Senior Biological Sciences major, East Asian Languages and Cultures minor
A Trojan Family Like No Other Victoria Quon-Chow Human Biology major, Nutrition and Health Promotion minor

A Brighter Future

Isabella Pangilinan Environmental Studies major

USC 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 minor

USC 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 minor

As a student at USC Dornsife, Victoria Quon-Chow is bouyed by the support of the Trojan Family as she prepares to become a doctor.

News and Events

An endowed fund established by Wesley Mizutani ’77 expands USC Dornsife’s pre-health advisory resources for students aiming to become health professionals.

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Mar 6
12:00 pm Taper Hall Language Center Students with foreign language skills are invited to explore diverse career opportunities. Attend career panels, skill-building workshops, interactive roundtable discussions, networking events, and mini-career fairs. Hosted by the USC Dornsife Center for Languages and Cultures.

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From cosmetic chemistry to consulting, our students are brimming with passion and purpose 🥳

At USC’s annual Involvement Fair, these Trojans invited us to dive in and find community in wide-ranging interests across the liberal arts.

Dornsife: Ready to explore and expand your Trojan Family?

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