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.
Inside Hoose Library of Philosophy
USC’s Hoose Library of Philosophy is the oldest library on campus and home to rare manuscripts and collections. The furniture, artifacts and building itself are nearly 100 years old. Watch how the library’s beautiful setting continues to inspire scholars today.
USC’s ‘Hogwarts’: Hoose Library of Philosophy
Spotlight On: Philosophy
This month, we’re highlighting philosophy at USC Dornsife from its ancient roots to its enduring value and relevance today.
Philosophy News
Actor earns philosophy PhD on his way to major movie and television roles
If not for a last-minute Hollywood break, Luka Jones ’13 would probably be a philosophy professor.
Five Books for Understanding Life’s Biggest Philosophical Questions
A philosophy professor recommends helpful reading on free will, the existence of God, the nature of time, and more.
The 2,300-Year-Old Philosophy of Stoicism Finds a Foothold in Modern Times
The Ancient Greek philosophy has acquired a new generation of acolytes. USC Dornsife philosophy professor Ralph Wedgwood explains its appeal.
U.S. Army Veteran Touts the Value and Appeal of a Philosophy Degree
Former military nursing specialist, transfer student and USC Dornsife philosophy major Evan Williams leads the USC Philosophy Club as “a fine president and a formidable philosopher.”
Celebrating the Class of 2025
Find everything you need to know about the
USC Dornsife Academic School Ceremony
on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Free Lead Soil Testing by USC Dornsife Researchers Helps L.A. Residents After Wildfires
Anyone affected by the L.A. fires can drop off or mail in soil samples for testing as part of Public Exchange’s community-focused project to assess post-fire lead contamination.
USC Dornsife Cellular Physiologist Named to National Geographic’s “33”
The annual list of global changemakers honors innovators and visionaries tackling the world’s most pressing challenges.
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. 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 Golden State offers myriad stories, each revealing a new facet of its character. Learn more in the Fall/Winter issue of USC Dornsife Magazine.
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Before landing a dream job at DC Comics and writing his own graphic novels, Prentis Rollins was a USC philosophy major who explored big ideas by day and drew a weekly comic strip (@dailytrojan) by night.
Learn how his time at USC Dornsife shaped his storytelling.
