News from USC Dornsife

A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters
The Los Angeles fires may be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. A USC expert on safety, risk reduction and complex systems calls for a blue-ribbon commission to analyze their causes.

A 2,300-year-old philosophy is back. Does it just reinforce toxic masculinity for tech bros?
We talk to one of our philosophy professors on how modern scholars are using this tool to improve their lives.
The 2,300-year-old philosophy of Stoicism finds a foothold in modern times

Are you thinking about grad school? We have two amazing students from USC Dornsife’s Master of Science in Applied Psychology Program. Nila (@nilamakhfi) and Aparajita (@aparajita.v) are here to break down what MAPP is all about✨ P.S. This M.S. program has both in-person and online options. For more info check out: @usc_mapp

Dornsife alumni in D.C.—Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 5th!
You’re invited to the USC Capital Campus to reconnect and network over unlimited apps (and an open bar). We’ll be celebrating USC Dornsife’s global impact with Interim Dean Moh El-Naggar. Learn more and RSVP at https://events.usc.edu/esvp/code/dcdean2025.

What is Stoicism? Ancient Philosophy, Explained
USC Dornsife scholars explain what stoicism is and why it remains popular today.
What is Stoicism? Ancient Philosophy, Explained
Your favorite superheroes often embody the traits of stoicism. Daily meditations to keep calm are also grounded in this ancient philosophy. USC Dornsife scholars explain what stoicism is and why it remains popular today.