Science and Technology
An evolutionary adaptation that allows one ocean bacteria to thrive could prove to be its Achilles Heel as oceans change, new study reveals.
News Stories
Arts and Culture
As 2018 draws to a close and we reflect on the past 12 months, here are seven of USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences’ best stories of the year. (Plus, foxes!)
Alumni
Highlighting the exceptional scholarship, achievement and service taking place throughout the year at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, we present six of the best videos from the past 12 months.
Dornsife Global
Social Impact
The hoops team, including several team members studying at USC Dornsife, uses its platform to inspire local kids and help others in need as part of Trojan Outreach, USC’s community volunteer program for student-athletes. [5 min read]
Arts and Culture
Faculty
The former director of the Population Research Lab in the Sociology Department leaves a legacy of compassionate mentorship of students and families around the world. [5 min read]
Faculty
A trailblazer in computational biology, USC Dornsife’s Michael Waterman, recently elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, got an unlikely start in life. [5 min read]
Faculty
Behind today's mythical Santa Claus from the North Pole, is a real saint – St. Nicholas. Lisa Bitel of religion and history recounts how he came to be today's gift-giving jolly figure. [6 3/4 min read]
