Scientists test a fundamental rule of gravity on cosmic scales — and it holds up
A new study examines the motion of galaxy clusters separated by hundreds of millions of light-years to test how gravity weakens with distance and finds it behaves as expected, strengthening the case for dark matter.
New fellowship empowers future physicists to explore quantum frontier
A transformative gift from Changho Chong and Santec USA Corporation strengthens graduate education and bioelectronic discovery at USC Dornsife.
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May 21: Breaking down the walls of segregation
USC Dornsife’s Natalia Molina and D.J. Gonzales of Brigham Young University examine the histories and legacies of Mexican American grassroots activism and civil rights struggles in California. Get details and register to attend >>
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Dexter Holland, founding singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Offspring, has three degrees from USC Dornsife: a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and both a master’s and a PhD in molecular biology. Also an avid pilot and entrepreneur, Holland embodies the interdisciplinary nature of a USC Dornsife education.
The Offspring’s Dexter Holland Is a USC Dornsife ‘Triple Trojan’
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The Family Issue
Whether we imagine kinship as rippling, interconnecting circles or as the growth rings of an old oak, reminding us of family trees that record generations and lineage, writer Alex Haley captured the enduring legacy of family beautifully: “In every conceivable manner,” he wrote, “the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.”
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Who Do You Think You Are? What DNA Tests Reveal — And What They Don’t
Consumer DNA testing is reshaping notions of family, identity and risk. But what it reveals — and what it doesn’t — may surprise you.
Family Matters: How Growing Up Together Molds Us
Inside the surprising science of how family relationships, home life and policy shape our brains, behavior, physiology and health across generations.
The Rhetoric of Kinship and Why Politicians Talk About Family
Across eras and ideologies, leaders have used family as a potent political metaphor to define loyalty, belonging — even nationhood itself.
How a USC Dornsife service program shapes multiple generations of local families and Trojans
Families in local schools — and families of Trojans — are returning to the same program decades later, as beneficiaries or volunteers, creating a multigenerational ripple effect.
From Paperboy to Publishing Powerhouse
Roger Lynch’s path from newspaper delivery boy to CEO of Condé Nast took many twists and turns, including a degree in physics from USC Dornsife. Now, he uses his physics training to solve problems with insight, grit and no small measure of courage. What makes him tick?
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Congratulations to Natalia Molina (@Prof_NataliaM) on being named a 2026 #Guggenheim Fellow!
The honor will support her new book project, Hidden Histories in the Garden, which brings to light the stories of the workers who built and maintained the Huntington.
AI is moving fast. The work of making it trustworthy has to keep pace. USC’s new Institute on Ethics and Trust in Computing is focused on exactly that, with our School of Philosophy helping put human questions at the center of technological ones.
The institute — a partnership with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering — launched with an inaugural summit on #AI safety, accountability and governance.
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We are proud to introduce our 2026 Dornsife Scholar Award recipients! These awards recognize graduating seniors who not only excel in the classroom but demonstrate a profound commitment to positive human impact. Congratulations!
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“Life is not a straight line, but a series of pivots.”
The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland, who received his bachelor’s, master’s and PhD at USC Dornsife, encouraged graduates to pursue all their passions.
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