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December 1, 2024

Jefferson Public Radio quoted Christian Grose on shifts in California’s Republican caucus and voter demographics. NBC (San Diego) also covered the story.

November 30, 2024

Late Night With Seth Meyers hosted Percival Everett for an appearance where he discussed his National Book Award-winning novel James and the inspirations behind it. Yahoo Entertainment covered the appearance.

The Times West Virginian republished an article by ​​Cavan Concannon on how gladiators shaped evangelical ideas of persecution. Idaho Tribune and the Houston Chronicle also published the article, which originally appeared in The Conversation.

WWJ-AM radio (Detroit) [link n/a] spoke with Duke Han about his research on brain changes and financial vulnerability in older adults.

November 29, 2024

LAist cited a report from the Equity Research Institute for a story about DACA recipients and immigration challenges in Los Angeles.

November 28, 2024

The SF Gate quoted Manuel Pastor for an article on the economic impacts of mass deportations in California. Los Angeles Daily News, and LAist covered the story, which originally appeared in CalMatters.

The Chicago Tribune featured Percival Everett in their 10 Best Books of 2024 list for his novel James.

November 27, 2024

The Washington Post spoke with Jorge Barraza about a viral Dollar Tree Thanksgiving dinner video highlighting economic empathy. Yahoo News republished the article.

The Conversation published an essay from Shannon Gibson on the outcomes and challenges of the 2024 UN climate talks. Yahoo News, Inkl, Philippine Canadian Inquirer, Europe Says, ArcaMax, SF Gate, and Bozeman Daily Chronicle republished the article.

CalMatters quoted Christian Grose on shifts in voter demographics and Republican gains in California. Associated Press, Palo Alto Weekly, The Davis Enterprise, Mountain View Voice, and the Long Beach Post republished the article.

Mizzima News quoted Wändi Bruine de Bruin for a story on climate change perceptions in Myanmar.

November 26, 2024

NBC 4 Los Angeles [link n/a] interviewed Monica Morlacco about the potential economic impact of proposed tariffs by President-elect Trump.

The New York Times highlighted Danzy Senna in their 100 Notable Books of 2024 list for her novel Colored Television.

The New York Times highlighted Percival Everett in their 100 Notable Books of 2024 list for his novel James.

The Conversation published an essay by Cavan Concannon on how gladiators shaped evangelical ideas of persecution. Yahoo News republished the article. 

CalMatters spoke with Manuel Pastor about the economic impact of mass deportations in California. Lookout Santa Cruz, KRON4 (San Francisco), The Press Democrat, and The Orange County Register covered the story.

November 25, 2024

Spectrum 1 News spoke with Robert English about the state of the war in Ukraine.

Planetizen highlighted the Public Exchange Program for its tree-planting initiative in South Los Angeles.

The Modesto Bee spoke with Steve Westberg about the psychology behind self-gifting during the holidays. The Kansas City Star, Merced Sun-Star,  SWVA Today, The Randolph-Hampton-Castle Rock Messenger, and Stacker covered the story.

Latin America News quoted Pamela Starr on Trump’s proposed mass deportation plan. Expansion Politica covered the story. 

KCBS-AM radio [link n/a] spoke with Duke Han about brain changes linked to financial vulnerability and Alzheimer’s disease risk.

November 24, 2024

CBC Canada quoted Steve Swerdlow on Azerbaijan’s actions in Nagorno-Karabakh and allegations of ethnic cleansing.

AlterNet republished an article by Duke Han and Laura Fenton exploring financial vulnerability as a potential early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. The essay originally appeared in The Conversation.

Lookout Santa Cruz spoke with Manuel Pastor about California’s role in the evolving political landscape.

Black Enterprise highlighted Percival Everett for winning the National Book Award for his novel James. The Vineyard Gazette covered the story.

November 22, 2024

The Washington Post included Danzy Senna in their Top 10 Books of 2024 list for her novel Colored Television.

The Washington Post included Percival Everrett in their Top 10 Books of 2024 list for his novel James. People Magazine also highlighted Percival Everett for winning the National Book Award for his novel James. 

The Orange County Register quoted Christian Grose on the close race in California’s 45th congressional district.

The Conversation published an essay co-authored by Duka Han and Laura Fenton on financial vulnerability as a potential early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease. Yahoo, and Yahoo News Australia covered the story.

NBC 4 Los Angeles highlighted the Public Exchange Program in an article on Thanksgiving meal giveaways in Southern California.

Popular Science spoke with Gale Sinatra on tackling science misinformation.

Global News quoted Steven Lamy on Trump’s NATO ambassador pick and its implications for the alliance.

Publishers Weekly spoke with Max Strassfeld about author Judith Plaskow’s impact on feminist theology.

November 21, 2024

Scientific American quoted Benjamin Graham and Morteza Dehghani about a USC project using AI to analyze police body camera footage for reform insights.

NBC News highlighted Percival Everett for winning the National Book Award for his novel James. Vulture and the Miami-Herald also covered the story.

Los Angeles Times quoted Bob Shrum for an article discussing resistance to Matt Gaetz’s attorney general nomination.

Newsweek spoke with Mike Murphy about challenges facing President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks.

Alta Online highlighted William Deverell for his role as guest editor of Alta Journal Issue 29, celebrated during an evening of conversations and imagery.

The San Fernando Valley Sun spoke with Monica Rodriguez about the public health crisis of silicosis in the Northeast San Fernando Valley.

The New York Times highlighted Percival Everett for winning the 2024 National Book Award for his novel James. The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, The Seattle Times, The Orange County Register, NPR, BNS Global News, FOX News, USA Today, CBC Canada, The Guardian, and The Washington Post covered the story.

Independent Voter News mentioned Christian Grose in an article about Alaska keeping ranked choice voting and nonpartisan primaries.

The Manila Times reviewed Viet Nguyen’s novel The Sympathizer.

November 20, 2024

Spectrum News 1 SoCal [link n/a] spoke with Robert English about recent developments on the war in Ukraine.

Patch quoted Jonathan Aronson on the potential impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs on California’s economy.

November 19, 2024

Tech Explorist mentioned Darby Saxbe and Yael Waizman in an article covering their study on how masks impact emotion recognition. Paradise covered their findings.

Runner’s World Australia mentioned David Raichlen for an article on the science behind the runner’s high.

El Popular spoke with Manuel Pastor about economic inequality and social challenges in Kern County. UC Santa Cruz highlighted a study by Pastor exploring the potential for lithium extraction in California’s Imperial Valley.

The Sacramento Bee quoted Pamela Starr for an article on how President-elect Trump could implement his tariff agenda. The Modesto Bee and Idaho Statesman covered the story.

The Los Angeles Times cited a report from the Equity Research Institute in a story about how the Los Angeles City Council tentatively backed a “sanctuary city” law that forbids city employees and resources from being involved in federal immigration enforcement.

November 18, 2024

CNN interviewed Christian Grose for a segment about shifting perspectives among California voters.

BBC News [link n/a] spoke with Robert English about the Ukraine-Russia conflict. KABC [link n/a] also covered the story.

The Houston Chronicle published an op-ed by Natalia Molina on historical parallels to mass deportation policies.The article originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.

Alter Net republished an essay by Lisa Bitel on updated Vatican rules for validating Marian apparitions. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

The Associated Press quoted Jeffery Jenkins on Speaker Mike Johnson’s relationship with President-elect Trump. Newslooks and FOX 44 covered the story.

Composites Manufacturing magazine highlighted Travis Williams for developing a method to recycle carbon fiber composites.

The Associated Press highlighted John WIlson for his book Spatial Data Science.

The Fresno Bee quoted Robert English on the escalation risks of Ukraine using long-range missiles inside Russia. Miami Herald and Kansas City-Star covered the story.

The Academic Minute interviewed Gale Sinatra about the study she co-authored on how climate change terminology affects public concern and policy support.

November 17, 2024

Publishers Weekly highlighted Percival Everett for his novel James, named Barnes & Noble’s 2024 Book of the Year.

WWJ-AM radio [link n/a] spoke with Brittany Friedman about how college students can manage holiday stress.

Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] spoke with Robert English about potential shifts in U.S. policy on Ukraine.

November 16, 2024

The Los Angeles Times quoted Josh West for a story on the environmental impacts of wildfire retardants. Yahoo republished the article.

Zeteo published an essay by Viet Thanh Nguyen reflecting on Trump-era nostalgia and its implications for America.

Health Reporter cited a report from the Equity Research Center on immigrant mental health challenges and resources.

KCBS-AM radio [link n/a] aired an interview with Dexter Holland about his journey from punk rock to earning a PhD and flying medical missions.

The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Wendy Wood for a story on building effective cleaning habits through habit formation. Head Topics also covered the story.

November 15, 2024

CBS Morning News featured alumnus Dexter Holland for a segment about his music career, scientific achievements, and new album.

The New York Times quoted Christian Grose about Governor Gavin Newsom’s political image. The Orange County Register mentioned Grose in an article about the tight congressional race in California’s 45th district. Hey SoCal quoted Grose on the defeat of California propositions on minimum wage and rent control.

NACLA published a review of Oneka LaBennett’s book Global Guyana: Shaping Race, Gender, and Environment in the Caribbean and Beyond.

The Los Angeles Times cited a report from the Institute for Food System Equity on food insecurity and farmers markets in Los Angeles.

The Santa Monica Daily Press quoted Jonathan Aronson on the potential economic impacts of Trump’s proposed tariffs. The article was originally published by CalMatters.

WJLA News [link n/a] interviewed Tadeja Gracner for her research on the long-term health effects of early-life sugar exposure.

The United Nations Office For Disaster Risk Reduction covered a study by Wändi Bruine de Bruin about improving climate change graphics.

The News Worthy Podcast hosted Darby Saxbe for a discussion about parental stress and its impact on the brain and body.

November 14, 2024

TIME magazine highlighted Danzy Senna in their list of 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 for her satirical novel Colored Television.

Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Natalia Molina on the historical parallels of Trump’s immigration policies. Yahoo republished the article.

KNX-AM radio [link n/a] cited Jonathan Aronson for a news highlight on how proposed tariffs might affect California trade. Times of San Diego quoted Aronson for a story on tariffs. 

The Medieval Podcast hosted Lisa Bitel for an episode discussing Ireland’s ‘Otherworld’ and supernatural encounters.

November 13, 2024

Variety highlighted Viet Thanh Nguyen for being honored at the ACLU SoCal Bill of Rights Awards.

BBC Radio 2 podcast mentioned Percival Everett for his novel James which made their Top 5 Reads of 2024 list.

Woman’s World mentioned Deborah Harkness for her book A Discovery of Witches.

CalMatters, Mountain View Voice, Redwood City Pulse and others quoted Jonathan Aronson in a story suggesting that Trump’s tariffs will significantly impact California’s economy.

Healio quoted Tadeja Gracner on a recent study suggesting that community redevelopment efforts in low-income, minority neighborhoods may help reduce obesity disparities and improve public health outcomes in these communities.

History Channel quoted William Deverell on the St. Francis Dam collapse and its engineering failures.

The Westside Gazette cited a report from Dornsife about immigration policies and their potential impacts.

November 12, 2024

The Adroit Journal interviewed Matthew Gellman about his debut poetry collection, Beforelight.

The Associated Press highlighted Percival Everett for his novel James becoming a finalist for the Carnegie Medal for fiction. ABC News and U.S. News & World Report covered the nomination. 

Radii quoted Stanley Rosen on Hollywood’s challenges in recapturing its box office success in China.

November 11, 2024

Glamour magazine quoted Monica Morlacco on the impact of tariffs on rising grocery prices.

Percival Everett (English) was highlighted by The New York Times as a top contender for the 2024 Booker Prize for his novel James.

Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] spoke with Kyla Thomas about rising displacement in LA County due to increasing rent.

The Conversation published an essay by Lisa Bitel on new Vatican guidelines for validating Marian apparitions and their effect on the town of Medjugorje. Arcamax, Metropolitan Digital, and the SF Gate republished the article.

Kiowa County Press radio cited a USC Dornsife study on rising food insecurity in Los Angeles. CNN cited a study on immigrant displacement due to rising housing costs. Public News Service cited a study on rising food insecurity rates in Los Angeles County.

Rio Grande Guardian spoke with Pamela Starr for a story on potential U.S.-Mexico trade challenges following Trump’s election.

Daily Mail highlighted Viet Nguyen as one of the honorees at the ACLU Foundation of Southern California’s annual Bill of Rights Awards.

WGN Radio [link n/a] interviewed Sunyoung Park on South Korea’s “4B” movement, addressing gender inequality and women’s choices. The New Zealand Herald also quoted Park on the movement. 

Los Angeles Times cited a report from the Equity Research Institute to underscore the impact of Trump’s immigration plans on L.A. County’s immigrant population. Florida Courier also cited the report. 

Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] spoke with Robert English about the Trump administration’s role in the Russia-Ukraine war.

November 10, 2024

The Guardian highlighted Percival Everett as a top contender for the 2024 Booker Prize for his novel James.

November 9, 2024

Aravot highlighted Shushan Karapetian for hosting a symposium at USC on Artsakh’s post-displacement challenges. The Massis Post also covered the event.

The Guam Daily Post quoted Sunyoung Park on the rising interest in the 4B movement among American women.

Local News Matters quoted Bob Shrum on U.S. Senator-elect Adam Schiff’s anticipated role in the Senate

November 8, 2024

TIME magazine spoke with Derek Grossman on the potential impacts of Trump’s second term on U.S.-Asia relations. The Independent spoke with Grossman on potential challenges facing U.S.-China relations

Women’s Running quoted David Raichlen for an article on effective running techniques for stress relief.

LAist cited a USC Dornsife report on the potential impacts of Trump’s policies on immigration in Los Angeles. Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] cited a separate study in a segment discussing potential rent increases in Los Angeles over the next two years. 

The Seattle Times quoted Sunyoung Park on the rising interest in the 4B movement among American women. The article originally appeared in The Washington Post. LBC UK also covered the story. 

The Oakland Press quoted Wendy Wood on strategies to make cleaning habits easier.

Austin-American Statesman spoke with Monica Morlacco about the economic impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs.

Lab Manager highlighted a study co-authored by Tadeja Gračner on the long-term health benefits of early-life sugar restrictions. Natural Blaze covered the findings.

Business Standard referenced Derek Grossman in an article on the impact of Trump’s presidency on South Asian countries.

TRT World mentioned Caleb Finch for an article on using cat brains to study human cognitive decline.

Open Magazine highlighted Percival Everett for his Booker-nominated novel James.

Amarillo-Globe News quoted Monica Morlacco about the economic impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs.

Deseret News quoted Christian Grose on California’s shifting political landscape. El Observador spoke with Grose for a story on the recent defeat of California propositions on minimum wage and rent control.

Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] featured Christian Grose for a segment on the accuracy and impact of polling in the recent election.

November 7, 2024

The Washington Post highlighted Mike Murphy’s participation in Brian Williams’s election night coverage on Prime Video. The Atlantic quoted Murphy on election night coverage.

CNBC mentioned Monica Morlacco in an article on the potential economic impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs. USA News Group republished the article.

Radar Online quoted Oneka LaBennett on the scrutiny faced by Kamala Harris over her laugh.

The Los Angeles Times highlighted Danzy Senna in their weekly best sellers list for her novel Colored Television.

The Mendocino Voice quoted Bob Shrum on Adam Schiff’s Senate victory and priorities.

The Armenian Weekly quoted Shushan Karapetian on the USC symposium addressing Artsakh displacement and resilience.

City Journal cited a USC Dornsife study for a story exploring potential political shifts in California voter trends.

FOX News Indianapolis [link n/a] cited a USC Dornsife study on the economic impacts of tariffs.

Zero Hedge mentioned Tadeja Gracner for research linking early-life sugar restrictions to lower midlife chronic disease risks. 

KCRW [link n/a] spoke with Christian Grose about LA election measures on homelessness and city governance reforms.

Business Wire highlighted Daniel Lidar as a speaker at USC’s Quantum Technologies Forum. Street Insider also highlighted the event.

The Washington Post quoted Sunyoung Park on the rising U.S. interest in South Korea’s 4B feminist movement post-election. The Bharat Express reposted the article.

Public News Service quoted Christian Grose in an article examining why California’s propositions on minimum wage and rent control failed in the 2024 election. CBS [link n/a] spoke with Grose discussing the issues with Kamala Harris’ campaign and what changes could have been made for more success.

November 6, 2024

The Independent highlighted Percival Everett’s novel James as one of the best fiction books of 2024.

The Wall Street Journal quoted Bob Shrum on the challenges and missteps of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Live Mint republished the article. Financial Times quoted Shrum on challenges facing the Democratic Party following the 2024 election loss.

KNX Radio spoke with Mike Murphy about the implications of a second Trump administration.

KDFX-TV Palm Springs [link n/a] spoke with Christian Grose on Kamala Harris’s campaign challenges and Democratic uncertainties. The Modesto Bee quoted Grose on the surprising defeat of Proposition 6. The Santa Maria Times caught up with Grose on the election results.

Sacramento Bee, Merced Sun-Star, Fresno Bee, San Luis Obispo Tribune and others quoted Manuel Pastor in a story discussing the implications of Prop 36 passing in California. Sirius XM [link n/a] spoke with Pastor discussing the messaging and strategy to people of color and women in the presidential election.

CalMatters and LAist quoted Bob Shrum in a story about U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff winning California’s 2024 Senate race.

CalMatters, Redwood City Pulse, Palo Alto Weekly, Mountain View Voice and others quoted Christian Grose in a story about California voters reaffirming the state’s Democratic dominance.

AFP quoted Pamela Starr on how Mexico is preparing for potential U.S. tariffs and increased migrant deportations. The article was reposted by Yahoo, Barron’s and others.

The San Francisco Chronicle quoted Christian Grose on why California’s Proposition 6 to end unpaid prison labor is failing.

November 5, 2024

Nature mentioned Caleb Finch in a story about studies suggesting that cats could offer valuable insights into age-related brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.

New Jersey Stage showcased an upcoming event with Viet Thanh Nguyen discussing his novel The Sympathizer.

Patch and Yahoo cited a USC Dornsife poll led by Christian Grose in a story providing real time updates on the California elections.

November 4, 2024

Deseret News highlighted Tadeja Gracner for research linking early-life sugar restrictions to lower midlife chronic disease risks. Motherly, KTQTV, Nation, Archyde, Scripps News, and Firstpost also covered the findings.

Environmental News Network highlighted Travis Williams for developing a new way to recycle materials used in cars and trains.

Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] spoke with Christian Grose to discuss the latest swing state polling. KCBS-AM radio [link n/a] spoke with Grose for a discussion on polling trends and voter turnout impacts. Los Angeles Patch cited a poll led by Grose in an article providing a comprehensive voter guide for Los Angeles residents. Spectrum News1 SoCal [link n/a] cited the same poll in an interview with George Gascón about crime rates in Los Angeles.

OK! Magazine quoted Oneka LaBennett on the intersectional criticism of Kamala Harris’ laughter.

New Books Network featured Salem Elzway on a podcast episode discussing the implications of automation and how technological advancements are reshaping the workforce.

IFL Science quoted Jill Johnston about her study which found that dust from the Salton Sea is linked to respiratory issues in children.

November 3, 2024

Business Mirror republished an article by Lisa Bitel exploring the origins of Halloween. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

Business Insider quoted Christian Grose in a story about a new poll indicating Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by three points in Iowa. The article was reposted in Yahoo and AOL. Spectrum News 1 [link n/a] spoke with Grose about important issues for undecided Latino voters.

November 2, 2024

The New York Times cited a 2019 study by Jane Junn which found that white women’s race predicted their support for Republican candidates.

The Washington Examiner quoted Arie Kapteyn for a story on shifting voter attitudes and polling accuracy in the 2024 Trump-Harris race.

Knowridge highlighted Travis Williams for developing a new way to recycle materials used in cars and trains.

Emirati Times highlighted research by Tadeja Gracner linking early sugar restrictions to lower adult chronic disease risk. Times Now News, Inside Precision Medicine, Business Mayor, WebMD, and Ex Bulletin covered the findings.

Islami City referenced Reuven Firestone for an article discussing historical Jewish-Muslim relations and shared religious roots.

Imperial Valley Press quoted Manuel Pastor on Black and Latino political alliances in South L.A. Yahoo News New Zealand quoted Pastor for insights on Norwalk’s anti-homeless shelter policies. The story originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times.

November 1, 2024

NACLA published an op-ed by Jaden Morales discussing Puerto Rico’s fight for energy sovereignty in the upcoming gubernatorial election.

ABC News mentioned Tadeja Gracner for her research showing how reducing sugar intake during pregnancy benefits long-term child health. Good Morning America, NPR, Science, Nature, The Guardian, Newsweek, Popular Science, Medical Xpress, Patient Talk, India Today, Mirage News, Stat News, Gizmodo, and BBC News also covered the findings.  

The Good Men Project republished an article by Anthony Vaccaro exploring how the brain processes mixed emotions. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

The Cincinnati Herald republished an article by Lisa Bitel discussing the true origins of Halloween. The Macau Daily Times republished the article, which originally appeared in The Conversation.

Green Car Congress highlighted Travis Williams or developing a new way to recycle materials used in cars and trains.

Deseret News quoted Diane Winston on Hollywood’s use of religious stereotypes in Hugh Grant’s new film, Heretic.

El Financiero spoke with Pamela Starr for a story about Mexico’s role in the U.S.-China trade war

HISTORY [link n/a] interviewed Tok Thompson about widespread belief in curses amongst Native Americans and how it may relate to Lake Lanier.

October 31, 2024

The Atlantic quoted Mike Murphy for a story on Democrats’ cautious approach to promoting the economic benefits of electric vehicle manufacturing.

Alta Online highlighted Viet Thanh Nguyen for his novel The Sympathizer, the California Book Club’s January 2025 selection.

KFI-AM radio [link n/a] referenced Tok Thompson in a broadcast referencing his work on regional folklore and legendary creatures in Southern California’s Inland Empire.

The Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor in an article discussing Norwalk’s anti-homeless ordinance.

The New York Times spoke with Tadeja Gracner about the study she led on the health benefits for children born during sugar rationing in World War II.

Cedar City News republished an article by Lisa Bitel about the evolution of Halloween. St George News reposted the story.

The San Bernardino Sun quoted Tok Thompson on the folklore and cryptid legends of the Inland Empire.

PBS News quoted Bob Shrum on Donald Trump’s campaign strategy in New Mexico and Virginia.

October 30, 2024

The Economist quoted Pamela Starr for an article discussing potential challenges Mexico may face if Donald Trump is re-elected.

Forbes highlighted Mike Murphy among the list of commentators featured on Amazon’s election night coverage.

The Jewish Telegraphic Agency highlighted Percival Everett for joining fellow authors in a letter opting out of collaborations with Israeli literary institutions.

LAist quoted David Caron on the causes and impact of bioluminescent algae blooms along the Los Angeles coast.

The Associated Press quoted Bob Shrum for a story on Donald Trump’s campaign stops in Democratic-leaning states.

KCBS-AM radio [link n/a] spoke with Lisa Bitel about the origins and cultural evolution of Halloween.

The Seattle Times quoted Wendy Wood on strategies for building effective cleaning habits at home.

Modesto Bee, Sacramento Bee, and the San Luis Obispo Tribune quoted Christian Grose in stories analyzing Donald Trump’s challenges in gaining support in California for his presidential campaign. Spectrum News 13 spoke with Grose about the race for California’s 27th Congressional District seat.

October 29, 2024

The Conversation published an essay by Lisa Bitel on Halloween’s evolution from ancient traditions to a modern, consumer-driven holiday. Yahoo and SF Gate republished the article.

The Conversation published an essay by Karen Figueroa-Clewett on protecting your vote if it’s challenged on Election Day. Yahoo, Yahoo New Zealand, and  El Obrero republished the article.

East Asia Forum published op-ed by Erin Carter, Brett Carter, and Stephen Schick on hidden public dissent toward the Chinese communist party.

Los Angeles Times quoted Pamela Starr for a story on global anxieties surrounding the upcoming U.S. election outcome.

The Hill quoted Jill Johnston about her study linking dust from the Salton Sea to child respiratory issues. Yahoo and AOL republished the article, Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] highlighted the study on a live broadcast. 

NPR [link n/a] spoke with Steve Swerdlow about the role of the Georgian Dream party and its impact on LGBTQ rights in Georgia. Swerdlow also spoke with The World Radio about threats to democracy in Georgia.

Associated Press quoted Manuel Pastor on Prop. 33’s potential impact on rent stabilization. The article was reposted in over 50 publications including LAist, Napa Valley Register, CalMatters, Palo Alto Online, Mountain View Voice and more. Newsweek also quoted Pastor in a story about the immigrants who have become U.S. citizens since the 2020 election, and their influence on the presidential race. The article was reposted in Fresno Bee, Kansas City Star and more.

SMU Daily spoke with Leo Braudy about how celebrity endorsements of presidential candidates can alter public perceptions of those celebrities.

Patch and Yahoo cited a poll led by Christian Grose in a story about six key races in California that may impact the future composition of the House of Representatives. Spectrum News 1 SoCal also spoke with Grose about the upcoming presidential election.

CBS News cited a study led by Kayla de la Haye and Public Exchange in a story about Crop Swap LA, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity through an initiative that allows local growers to exchange surplus produce.

Hollywood Reporter noted Viet Thanh Nguyen as one of the honorees at the ACLU Foundation of Southern California’s annual Bill of Rights Awards. Yahoo Entertainment reposted the article.

October 28, 2024

Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] interviewed Diane Winston about the decline in American religiosity and its impact on election campaigns.

The Assembly quoted Christian Grose on the electoral penalties faced by politicians who switch parties.

India Education Diary highlighted the Center for Economic and Social Research for being awarded a $25 million grant to research Alzheimer’s environmental risk factors.

Reutir quoted John Tower on his research into mifepristone’s lifespan-extending effects. India Education Diary, and Gizmodo covered his findings.

India Education Diary mentioned the USC Dornsife/L.A. Barometer for a story about homelessness in L.A

Kanebridge News quoted Wendy Wood on how life changes in October can help establish lasting habits.

October 27, 2024

Los Angeles Times quoted Pamela Starr for an article on Donald Trump’s potential tariff threats and their impact on Mexico. Yahoo Canada, Yahoo Singapore, Fresno Bee, and The Merced Sun-Star republished the article.

Reptiles Magazine spoke with Craig Stanford on efforts to boost Asian giant tortoise conservation through environmental mimicry techniques. The Cool Down quoted Stanford for a story on the extinction risk facing diamondback terrapins.

Business Insider quoted Robert English for an article on national security concerns regarding Elon Musk’s alleged conversations with Putin. Business Insider India republished the article.

LA Public Press and LAist mentioned the Dornsife/L.A. Barometer survey.

KFI-AM radio [link n/a] spoke with Kyla Thomas about the results of the USC Dornsife/LA Barometer survey conducted by USC Dornsife.

The New Zealand Herald quoted Darby Saxbe for a story about the unequal division of cognitive labor in households.

October 26, 2024

The Jerusalem Post spoke with Monica Morlacco about Donald Trump’s tariff proposals. The Columbian covered the story.

Kiplinger mentioned Duke Han for a story highlighting findings from a study he led showing a link between financial vulnerability and Alzheimer’s risk.

October 25, 2024

The Armenian Weekly quoted Shushan Karapetian for a feature highlighting the upcoming Artsakh Uprooted symposium on November 2 at USC.

National Geographic posted a profile piece on Josh West, highlighting his research on the water cycle and the Amazon.

The Santa Barbara Independent interviewed Percival Everett about his novel James and reimagining Huckleberry Finn.

College Fix quoted Anna Krylov in a story about a chemistry lecture that was met with controversy after an instructor suggested that students don’t need to learn the names of historically significant figures in the field.

CalMatters quoted Manuel Pastor about the increasing political power of Latino and Black voters in California.  Pleasanton Weekly, The Park News, Mountain View Voice, and The Almanac reposted the story. Voice of America interviewed Pastor about the Rock the Naturalized Vote study.

Caló News posted an op-ed by Natalia Molina about her late brother and the L.A. Dodgers.

KXTV-TV mentioned Darby Saxbe’s recent article on parenting styles, originally posted by The New York Times.

Interesting Engineering quoted John Tower about his recent study, which found that the drug mifepristone extended the lifespan of fruit flies. Yahoo, Mirage News, World Pharma News, and Science Daily covered the study.

WGN Evening News [link n/a] interviewed Christian Gross about the Washington Post’s decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates.

October 24, 2024

Los Angeles Times quoted Kyla Thomas on the results of the latest LABarometer survey, which examined Angelenos’ attitudes toward homelessness, neighborhood satisfaction and overall quality of life. Phys.org and LAist highlighted the survey findings.

Nikkei Asia ran an op-ed by Derek Grossman discussing how Washington has effectively engaged with the Pacific Islands region.

KTLA-TV, KNX-AM and KCRW-FM [links n/a] cited the USC Dornsife/L.A. Barometer survey results.

October 23, 2024

Newsweek quoted Christian Grose in an article discussing President Joe Biden’s low visibility on the campaign trail. The article was reposted in Fresno Bee, Kansas City-Star and more.

Los Angeles Times cited a USC Dornsife/L.A. Times poll in today’s letters to the editor.

The Eastsider LA posted an article by Natalia Molina commemorating Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela’s cultural impact on Latino fans.

Bloomberg mentioned Bob Shrum in an article covering claims of the UK Labour Party involvement in the U.S. election and Trump’s legal response. Yahoo News, The Hindustan Times, and The Taipei Times covered the story.

Boston Public Radio spoke with Mike Madrid for a discussion on Latino voters. KNX-AM [link n/a] radio quoted Madrid and highlighted the Dornsife Dialogues event on the role of under-represented voters.

Tehran Times mentioned Percival Everett for the Persian publication of his novel James.

October 22, 2024

The Paradise [link n/a] published an op-ed by Stefano Rebeggiani critiquing the recent film Conclave.

The Academic Minute featured Amie Rapaport discussing school absences, grades, and mental health.

The Indian Express quoted Christian Grose on the impact of celebrity endorsements in political campaigns.

CNN quoted Manuel Pastor on the changing electorate and party strategies. The Commonwealth Club Podcast hosted Pastor for a discussion on the development of Lithium Valley. 

Los Angeles Review Of Books highlighted Jane Hu and Viet Thanh Nguyen for their participation in an upcoming panel at LitLit 2024 on Hollywood adaptations.

October 21, 2024

KNX-AM radio [link n/a] featured a clip of Mike Madrid in a broadcast about the challenges in engaging underrepresented voters.

Reuters spoke with Christian Grose about the impact of celebrity endorsements on voter turnout. AOL, The Economic Times, News Bulletin, and Gulf Today covered the story.

Cal Matters spoke with Christian Grose about abortion driving voter turnout in key California districts. Palo Alto Weekly, Redwood City Pulse, Head Topics, and the Mountain View Voice covered the story.

NBC News quoted Monica Morlacco for a story on the economic effects of tariffs and their impact on prices and jobs. Killeen Daily Herald, The Bharat Express and The Daily Item also quoted Morlacco.

Nation World News republished an article by Anthony Vaccaro on the science of mixed emotions. The article originally appeared in  The Conversation.

October 20, 2024

The Washington Post quoted Darby Saxbe about the unequal division of cognitive labor in households.

The Wall Street Journal quoted Wendy Wood for a story on how October is a key time for setting new habits and goals. Mint republished the article.

New Hampshire Union Leader quoted Wendy Wood on strategies to motivate and simplify home cleaning habits.

October 18, 2024

ABC News highlighted Percival Everett for winning the $50,000 Kirkus Prize for fiction for his novel James. Literary Hub and Book Riot covered the story.

Quillette mentioned Lois Banner for an article on the portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in popular culture.

Los Angeles Times cited a Dornsife poll for a story discussing candidates vying to represent a coastal Orange County district. 

Nature highlighted Helen Berman for a story about the creation of the Protein Data Bank and its role in AI breakthroughs.

The San Luis Obispo Tribune quoted Christian Grose in a story discussing a ballot measure about political ads on milk cartons. The San Francisco Chronicle covered the story.

October 17, 2024

PBS News Hour interviewed Mike Murphy about the strategies of the Trump and Harris campaigns as Election Day approaches.

Think Global Health quoted Zachary Wagner for a story on antibiotic overprescribing in India.

The Guardian reviewed Danzy Senna’s novel Colored Television. The New Republic listed her novel as one of their best books for fall.

The Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor for a story about Proposition 33 and its potential impact on rent control in California.

KNX-AM radio [link n/a] spoke with Robert English about Ukraine’s NATO membership and the possibility of negotiations to end the war.

The Times published an op-ed by Mike Murphy about Kamala Harris’s campaign strategy.

The Los Angeles Post mentioned Sylvain Barbot for his research on earthquake fault friction and temperature.

KNX-AM radio [link n/a] mentioned USC Dornsife for a segment highlighting the Dornsife Dialogues series panel on the role of underrepresented voters.

City Watch LA mentioned Public Exchange for their study on South Los Angeles’ urban forest.

The New York Times cited a Dornsife survey for an op-ed on political party dynamics.

The New York Post cited a Dornsife study for a story about the harm diet sodas cause to your health.

October 16, 2024

Los Angeles Times quoted Monica Morlacco for an article discussing Trump’s campaign promises and their potential impacts.

NBC Sports mentioned Andrew Gracey for a story about his daughter, Elyce Lin-Gracey, and her breakout figure skating season.

Daily Mail quoted Christian Grose in a story discussing Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón’s engagement with Gen Z on TikTok.

Spectrum News1 SoCal [link n/a] spoke with Christian Grose about issues affecting Latino voters and their impact on the upcoming election.

Natura Hoy mentioned Monica Morlacco for a story discussing the economic implications of Trump’s proposed tariffs.

October 15, 2024

Vox quoted Manuel Pastor for an article on shifting Latino voter trends.

The Washington Post quoted Wendy Wood on how motivation and behavior changes can enhance cleaning habits.

The Fresno Bee cited a survey conducted by Christian Grose on Proposition 32, which raises California’s minimum wage to $18. The Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer, and The Sun Herald covered his findings.

October 14, 2024

Newsweek quoted Richard Flory on the political influence of Evangelicals in the 2024 presidential race. Talking Points Memo republished an article by Flory on the subject, which originally appeared in The Conversation. 

Phys.org highlighted a study by Sylvain Barbot for a story covering his findings on earthquake fault friction and temperature. Ex Bulletin also covered his findings.

PIM International highlighted Aiichiro Nakano for co-leading a US Department of Defense funded project focused on advancing 3D printing.

Public News Service quoted Manuel Pastor on the community benefits from the Imperial Valley lithium boom.

Los Angeles Times ran an op-ed by Alexis Landau offering a guide on celebrating fall in Los Angeles.

October 13, 2024

CBS News published an excerpt from Danzy Senna’s new novel Colored Television.

October 12, 2024

The HIll quoted Christian Grose on the impact of voter demographics in California’s competitive House races.

October 11, 2024

The Los Angeles Times published an essay by Ellen Wayland-Smith taken from her forthcoming book, The Science of Last Things: Essays on Deep Times and the Boundaries of the Self.

The Los Angeles Times highlighted the Public Exchange program for its role in a study addressing tree canopy inequality and environmental justice in South L.A. AOL covered the story.

El Reportero SF highlighted the Unruh Institute of Politics for joining an upcoming USC webinar on rural and urban voter commonalities. El Observador also highlighted the webinar. 

POLITICO cited a poll from Christian Grose on Latino voter support in California’s swing districts. Yahoo republished the article. Los Angeles Daily News cited a poll on voter preferences in California’s 27th District. FOX,  AOL, and Yahoo covered polling between candidates in California’s 16th congressional district. 

The Massis Post highlighted the Institute of Armenian Studies for hosting the Artsakh Uprooted symposium on November 2, focused on displacement and resilience.

October 10, 2024

The California Courier quoted Steve Swerdlow on Lebanese Armenians’ history and challenges.

The Asian Age republished an article by Jane Junn about white women’s voting patterns in the 2024 election.

Mirage News mentioned Robert Guralnick for his collaboration on breakthroughs in representation theory.

RIP Current featured Britney Friedman in a podcast episode discussing the dynamics of former prisoners in radical groups.

October 9, 2024

Vox quoted Laura Melissa Guzman for a story on the challenges of accurately measuring global wildlife population declines.

Newsweek spoke with Bob Shrum for a story on Kamala Harris’ media blitz and its impact on her campaign.

KCRW spoke with Manuel Pastor about redistricting and Latino political power in LA.

McSweeny’s published an essay by Percival Everett on the stakes of the upcoming election and American democracy.

Los Angeles Times spoke with William Deverell for a story exploring the history and evolution of jails in California.

The Conversation published an essay by Richard Flory outlining five distinct groups of American evangelicals. Yahoo, SF Gate, Religion News Service, New Canaan Advertiser, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Mena FN, and El Obrero reposted the story.

The Fresno Bee, The Sacramento Bee, The San Luis Obispo Tribune, and Merced Sun-Star cited a USC Dornsife survey led by Christian Grose for articles about public opinion on California’s Proposition 32.

Boston Calendar mentioned Danzy Senna in an article about the event “Beyond the Page with Danzy Senna,” in which she discusses her work and creative process.

Senior Housing News highlighted the Center for Economic and Social Research for being awarded a $25M grant to study environmental impacts on Alzhemer’s Disease and Dementia.

Political Science Now highlighted Raquel Centeno for receiving the 2024 Fund for Latino Scholarship.

Pasadena Star News spoke with William Deverell about the new season of his podcast, Hidden Pasadena.

October 8, 2024

Business Insider spoke with Jonathan Aronson for an article discussing Kamala Harris’s strategy on gun ownership messaging. Business Insider Netherlands and Dutch News republished the article.

The Guardian spoke with Jane Junn about white women’s voting patterns in the 2024 election. Yahoo News, Inkl, and AOL covered the story.

The New York Times published an essay by David Ulin exploring literary bonds and his connection with his father through shared books.

The New Humanist highlighted Percival Everett with a book review of his novel James. Shenzhen Daily also reviewed the book.

October 7, 2024

Pasadena Now quoted David St. John for an article celebrating Red Hen Press’s 30th benefit luncheon.

MBA New Zealand mentioned Mary Helen Immordino-Yang in an article discussing the role of constructive internal reflection. Leader NZ republished the article.

The Diplomat published an article by Audrye Wong on China’s geopolitical influence and informational

FOX cited a study by Duke Han showing the potential link between Alzheimer’s disease and increased vulnerability to financial scams.

October 6, 2024

The Financial Times quoted Christian Grose for an article discussing the potential impact of California races on the US House majority.

Salon republished an article by Anthony Vaccaro exploring the neuroscience behind mixed emotions. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

October 5, 2024

PBS featured Natalia Molina in the documentary series VOCES: American Historia, exploring the untold history of Latinos in shaping the U.S.

Spectrum 1 News featured Matthew Kahn in a report on proposed California homeowners insurance changes amid rising wildfire risks. Consumer Watchdog covered the story.

Knewz quoted Brittany Friedman regarding concerns over LAPD’s deployment of the robot dog “Spot”.

October 4, 2024

The Washington Post published a book review written by Jane Hu on Tony Tulathimutte’s Rejection, highlighting its exploration of romantic and personal rejection.

Los Angeles Times cited a study by Kayla de la Haye for a story about the challenges facing the Little Tokyo senior meal program. Yahoo News also cited her findings. 

Los Angeles Times quoted Wendy Cheng in a story highlighting L.A.’s diversity and the need for inclusive representation ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

AM Chronicle mentioned Aiichiro Nakano for his contributing role to research advancing 3D-printed high-performance ceramics research.

El National listed Gerardo Munck as a speaker at the recent Global Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean in New York. El Caribe and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development highlighted his appearance.

The Hill quoted Brittany Friedman regarding concerns over LAPD’s deployment of the robot dog “Spot”. Yahoo News, Yahoo Singapore, International Business Times, The Latin Times, DC News Now, WANE-TV, WGNO-TV, CW 33, Brobible, AOL, and ZME Science covered the story which originally appeared on KTLA.

LAist spoke with Christian Grose about the rise in unopposed candidates in LA County elections. Head Topics quoted Grose for a story discussing the race between LA County District Attorney candidates.

October 3, 2024

BBC [17:08] interviewed Samantha Burton for in an episode of the series Fake or Fortune, discussing the life of Canadian impressionist painter Helen McNicoll.

The Sacramento Bee quoted Christian Grose for a story on the 2026 California governor’s race. KCBS-AM radio [link n/a] interviewed Grose about competitive House races in California.

Colgate University News highlighted Percival Everett for giving the first public reading of his novel James during their Living Writers series.

The International Business Times quoted Brittany Friedman regarding concerns over the LAPD’s deployment of the robot dog “Spot”. The Latin Times covered the story which originally appeared on KTLA.

KTLA-5 Morning News [link n/a] highlighted the Center for Economic and Social Research for receiving a $25 million federal grant to investigate factors influencing Alzheimer’s disease. 

Natura Hoy featured Wendy Cheng for a story highlighting L.A.’s diversity and the need for inclusive representation ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

The San Francisco Business Times spoke with Jeffrey Jenkins for a story on Scott Wiener’s housing policies and political future.

October 2, 2024

The Los Angeles Times highlighted Percival Everett in their weekly bestseller list for his novel James.

The Los Angeles Times highlighted Danzy Senna in their weekly bestseller list for her novel Colored Television.

Patch quoted Mark Benthien on the safety concerns among California residents following recent seismic occurrences in the state. Ex Bulletin covered the story

Wall Street Journal cited polling results conducted by Christian Grose. Spectrum News 1 cited the poll as well. KABC [link n/a] and KNBC [link n/a] interviewed Grose following the Vice Presidential debate

The Atlantic quoted Jonathan Gratch for a story on how chatbot conversations offer data for advertisers, raising privacy concerns.

Aged Health mentioned research by Duke Han linking financial scam vulnerability to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

October 1, 2024

Axios mentioned Pamela Starr for providing insight into the challenges Claudia Sheinbaum faces in navigating the U.S.-Mexico relations.

The Associated Press recognized Percival Everett as a National Book Award finalist for his novel James. The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Seattle Times, U.S. World & News Report and The Guardian covered the nomination.

Pasadena-Star News spoke with Christian Grose on polling trends following the LA District Attorney debate. The Orange County Register quoted Grose for a story on early polling in California’s 2026 governor’s race. KCBS-AM Radio [link n/a} aired new polling insights from Grose on rising bipartisan support for Prop 36 amidst crime concerns. FOX 11 News [link n/a] cited a poll showing leads in the LA County DA race. NBC 4 quoted Grose on a new poll showing Nathan Hochman leading George Gascón in the Los Angeles district attorney race. SF Gate, Santa Barbara Independent, San Luis Obispo Tribune, East Bay Times, Daily Bulletin, and the WSJ also covered the polls.

KTLA-TV interviewed Brittany Friedman about the potential risks of the LAPD using a robot dog for crime-fighting. WEHT-TV, News 19, WFXR-TV, News 22, WKRN, CW39 (Houston) and various other national local outlets picked up the story.

Latin Times quoted Pamela Starr in an article covering Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s final edition of his daily press conferences.

Jewish News mentioned Stephen Smith in a story about his launching of Mekimi, a platform for commemorating October 7.

September 30, 2024

Pajiba highlighted Danzy Senna and selected her novel Colored Television as their Book of the Month.

MSN cited a study by Josh West and Isabel Smith which revealed the threat posed by mercury from melting Arctic permafrost.

POLITICO quoted Christian Grose on a new survey he led showing Californians’ increasing support for tougher crime and drug penalties. Mirage News also reported on the findings. Spectrum 1 News featured Grose on a broadcast discussing recent polling on Senate Bill 1047.

Los Angeles Times cited a USC Dornsife poll which found that 58% of Californians believed that same-sex marriage deserved legal protection. Yahoo News also covered the findings. Mirage News cited a poll highlighting early frontrunners in the CA governor race. Medical Xpress cited a poll revealing rising overdose deaths affecting U.S. children.

Montana Right Now spoke with Pamela Starr about how Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s daily press conferences reshaped media relations in Mexico. Wyoming News Now, The San Francisco Examiner, Sierra County Sentinel, The MSU Exponent, and The Elk Valley Times covered the story.

Barron’s spoke with Pamela Starr about the challenges Claudia Sheinbaum faces as Mexico’s first female president. IPOT News, Iraqi News, Inquirer, International Business Times,The Nation (Pakistan), and the Daily Gazette also covered the story.

September 29, 2024

TIME published an op-ed by Audrye Wong on potential U.S. strategies to counter Chinese influence within its borders.

September 28, 2024

Inverse Magazine republished an article by Anthony Vaccaro exploring the neuroscience behind experiencing mixed emotions. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

Chip Chick quoted Duke Han on his research linking financial scam vulnerability to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Fox 11 News [link n/a] cited a USC Dornsife poll in a segment covering local congressional races.

Psy Post spoke with Norbert Schwarz about a new study he co-authored showing how repeated exposure boosts belief in false climate claims. List 23 also covered the findings.

Yahoo News UK republished an essay by Wolf Gruner discussing how ordinary Jews individually resisted Nazi persecution. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

Manhattan Beach News highlighted Assal Habibi as one of this years’ speakers at TEDx Manhattan Beach.

September 27, 2024

The Colgate Maroon News mentioned Percival Everett for his discussion of James, his Booker Prize-nominated novel.

Milwaukee Independent republished an article by Devin Griffiths on how the film Dune influenced the environmental movement. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

VOA News interviewed Robert English for a podcast episode discussing the political tension in the Middle East.

IPOT News quoted Pamela Starr in a story that emphasizes Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s enduring influence on Mexico’s political landscape.

Good Housekeeping quoted Wendy Wood in a story offering a back-to-school wellness game plan for parents.

PBS News Hour interviewed Danzy Senna about her new novel, Colored Television.

September 26, 2024

The Conversation published an op-ed by Manuel Pastor on the economic and environmental stakes of lithium extraction in the Imperial Valley. Yahoo News New Zealand, Foreign Affairs NZ, Central Daily Times, Miami Herald, The Telegraph, and the Los Angeles Times republished the article.

UCLA News and Phys Org quoted Deisy Del Real in a story about campaign strategy and tactics in the upcoming presidential election.

September 25, 2024

The Conversation published an op-ed by Richard Wood discussing the ongoing crackdown on churches and NGOs in Nicaragua and its effects on the communities. Arca Max, Metropolitan Digital, Religion News Service, and Yahoo News Malaysia republished the article.

Al Jazeera quoted Robert English in a story examining NATO’s position on Ukraine’s request for long-range missiles to counter Russia. Foreign Affairs, Jamaica Inquirer, and Cuba Chronicle also republished the article.

KCBS-AM radio spoke with Anthony Vaccaro to discuss his research on how the brain processes mixed emotions. 

The Orange County Register quoted Christian Grose about a survey he led examining the upcoming California congressional races. 

The Boar highlighted Percival Everett as a favorite contender to win the 2024 Booker Prize for his novel, James. 

Global Insights podcast spoke with Pamela Starr about North America’s economic future amidst the 2024 election.

September 24, 2024

A USC Dornsife poll on several key California races in the upcoming elections was cited by The Washington Post, POLITICO, The Orange County Register, Mirage News, GV Wire, Our Community Now, San Joaquin Valley Sun, California Globe, The Korean Daily, The Sacramento Bee. Spectrum 1 News, KTLA and FOX 11 News [link n/a] cited the poll on a live broadcast.

The California Courier spoke with Shushan Karapetian about Burbank becoming a top destination for Armenian immigrants.

POLITICO quoted Christian Grose for an article discussing the tight margins in California’s swing House districts. Press News Agency, Mirage News, Washington Examiner, and Yahoo News republished the article.

The Greek Reporter mentioned Margaret Gatz for leading a research study which found Dementia was rare in Ancient Greece.

September 23, 2024

Medscape UK spoke with Soeren Mattke about the potential of new blood tests to streamline Alzheimer’s diagnosis,

Alta Journal Issue 29 featured William Deverell as guest editor for their issue focusing on the West’s historical and contemporary reckonings.

Art Daily mentioned Enrique Martinez Celaya for his representation by Gallery Wendi Norris and his upcoming first solo exhibition in San Francisco in March-April 2025.

The Familiar Strange podcast interviewed Oneka LaBennett about her new book, Global Guyana: Shaping Race, Gender, and Environment in the Caribbean and Beyond.

Sci Tech Daily mentioned Isabel Smith and Josh West for their study revealing the environmental threat posed by mercury released from thawing Arctic permafrost.

Eureka Alert quoted Norbert Schwarz on the impact of repetition in shaping beliefs among climate science supporters. Mirage News republished the article.

September 22, 2024

The Daily Wrap mentioned Emily Liman for a story covering research suggesting liquorice could be the sixth basic taste.

September 20, 2024

Armen Press spoke with Margarita Baghdasaryan about the Global Armenian Summit in Yerevan.

The Catalina Islander mentioned the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability Sea Grant Program for receiving a $2 million grant to develop a sustainable method for upcycling ocean-bound plastic.

Independent Living mentioned Duke Han for his study linking financial scam vulnerability to early signs of Alzheimer’s.

Mirage News mentioned Daris Zinsmeyer, Carly Kenkel and Daniel Olivares-Zambrano for receiving a Gilliam Fellowship to support marine biology research.

Mirage News mentioned Nina Barr for receiving a highly selective National Institute of Health diversity supplement grant to support her research.

U.S. News and World Report published an article by Anthony Vaccaro discussing his research on how the brain forms mixed emotions.

September 19, 2024

Telemundo featured Sarah Portnoy for a segment discussing her recent documentary series Abuelitas Kitchen, about the food and culture of Mexican-American grandmothers.

KCRW spoke with Danzy Senna for a segment discussing her novel, Colored Television.

Ed Source interviewed Amie Rapaport about the critical role of mental health in encouraging students to return to the classroom.

ArcaMax mentioned Darby Saxbe for her recent op-ed advocating for less parental supervision to foster children’s independence. Creators also covered the op-ed.

Local News Matters cited the Center for Economic and Social Research for an article spotlighting the slow post pandemic recovery efforts in schools. 

Stanford University News cited Jazlyn Mooney as a co-author for a report on using DNA from captive tigers to aid wild tiger conservation and fight illegal trafficking.

September 18, 2024

Eureka Alert! mentioned John Wilson for his role in the NIH-funded NEXUS project, studying how environmental factors impact health.

Windhoek Express mentioned ​​Duke Han for his research linking financial vulnerability to early Alzheimer’s detection.

The New York Times mentioned Percival Everett for his Booker Prize-shortlisted novel, James. The Washington Post, The Guardian, GazetteXtra, Times Now, Associated Press, News Press Now, Times of India, US News & World Report, The Telegraph, The Bookseller, Yahoo News, and the BBC covered the nomination. ABC News also reported that his novel was nominated for the National Book Awards in fiction. Frontline Magazine reviewed his novel.

The Los Angeles Times featured Danzy Senna’s novel, Colored Television, on its bestsellers list this week.

The Association for Psychological Science named Steven Lopez as one of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

September 17, 2024

Huff Post quoted Aydin Quach for a story discussing how Asian American students face a lack of cultural sensitivity at schools.

Los Angeles Times quoted Vera Gluscevic for a story discussing the tiny black holes that may reveal the secrets of dark matter in our solar system. The Fresno Bee and Sun Herald covered the story.

CNN quoted Bob Shrum for a story discussing the importance of swing states in the 2024 election. Yahoo News, AOL, and MSN covered the story.

September 16, 2024

The New York Times quoted Audrye Wong for a story about the challenges faced by Linda Sun, a prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong.

Alta Online covered Danzy Senna’s new novel, Colored Television.

Spectrum 1 News interviewed Matthew Kahn for a report on the rising cost of California homeowners’ insurance rates, driven by increasingly frequent wildfires.

Principia Scientific cited a study by Isabel Smith and Josh West showing high mercury levels in the Yukon River Basin​.

Ed Source cited a report from the Center for Economic and Social Research on the ongoing struggles of student pandemic recovery.

Miami Herald quoted Robert English for a story on NATO’s potential escalation in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The Charlotte Observer, Sun Herald, Bradenton Herald, The Sun News, The Sacramento Bee, Idaho Statesmen, and the San Luis Obispo Tribune republished the article.

The Transmitter quoted Darby Saxbe for a story on brain changes during the transition to parenthood.

Spectrum 1 News highlighted the dedication of a street in Watts, California, in honor of Alice “Sweet Alice” Harris, who received an honorary doctorate from USC Dornsife.

September 15, 2024

Business Insider quoted Christian Grose in a story discussing Elon Musk’s ongoing conflict with the FAA. Yahoo News UK republished the article.

The New York Times published an essay written by Darby Saxbe advocating for “mindful under-parenting”.

Los Angeles Times quoted the late Kevin Starr for a story discussing the two assassination attempts against President Ford in the 1970’s. Yahoo News republished the article.

September 14, 2024

The Good Men Project published an article written by Wändi Bruine de Bruin on climate change terminology and the effectiveness of certain terms in raising public concern. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

Los Angeles Daily News spoke with William Deverell about the impact of climate change on recent Southern California wildfires. Whittier Daily News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Pasadena Star-News republished the article.

Business Insider spoke with Christian Grose about Elon Musk’s proposal to apply business efficiency principles to government operations. Business Insider Nederland, Business Insider India, Yahoo News Malaysia, and Yahoo News covered the story.

September 13, 2024

CBS News interviewed John Vidale about the future of earthquakes in California. 

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation spoke with Robert English about how Russian propagandists exploit race and migration to divide the West. Radio Canada and Atin Ito News covered the story. Iglesia En Directo quoted English for a story about the global impact of Russia’s sophisticated disinformation operations.

Unidos US cited the Dornsife Equity Research Institute for its analysis on the economic impact of the new USCIS naturalization fee structure.

September 12, 2024

KCRW [link n/a] spoke with Dan Lainer-Vos about Diaspora bonds, highlighting their use to fund projects through investments abroad.

Alta Online spotlighted an upcoming event featuring Danzy Senna discussing her new novel, Colored Television, hosted by the California Book Club.

KCAL interviewed Mark Benthien about the various safety precautions people can take during earthquakes.

FOX 8 mentioned the Statewide California Earthquake Center in a report about an action plan on how to handle earthquakes.

September 11, 2024

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation spoke with Robert English about how Russian disinformation operations exploit societal divisions. 

CalMatters quoted Christian Grose for a story about the presidential debate. The Mendocino Voice, KNBC, Imperial Valley Press, and Head Topics covered the story. 

Pasadena Weekly spoke with William Deverell about a  new podcast series he’s hosting, Hidden Pasadena, which explores the city’s untold history.

September 10, 2024

Anthropocene Magazine mentioned the Center for Economic and Social Research for its study on how climate terminology affects public perception. The Doctor WIll See you Now cited the center for a separate study revealing that disputing medical bills often leads to financial relief. The Hechinger Report and Brookings cited a study examining the national crisis of chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools.

September 9, 2024

NPR reviewed Danzy Senna’s new novel, Colored Television. Iowa Public Radio republished the review. Vanity Fair highlighted her novel as a must-read for September.

September 8, 2024

Town & Country mentioned Deborah Harkness for her novel, The Black Bird Oracle, now a popular Netflix series.

September 7, 2024

USA Today published an article by Sneha Mathur about neurodiversity and the importance of understanding it. The Fayetteville Observer republished the article which originally appeared in The Conversation.

Earth Press News quoted Vahe Perroomian about Saturn’s rings disappearing from view in March 2025 due to a rare cosmic event.

The National Interest published an op-ed from Robert English analyzing how Ukraine’s Kursk offensive has complicated the situation for President Zelensky.

HBO’s official Chimp Crazy Podcast interviewed Craig Stanford to discuss the social lives and needs of chimpanzees.

Yahoo News published an article from Susan Kamei on how Japanese American imprisonment during WWII influenced the U.S. response to 9/11. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

U.S. News & World Report quoted Duke Han for a story highlighting a study he led linking financial vulnerability to early Alzheimer’s signs. Science Daily, Drugs.com, Neuro Rehab Times, Tittle Press, Social Bites, Med India, Time News, Morgan County Citizen, Fairfield Sun Times, Flash Story, Fort Bend Herald, Georgia Digital News, Hermann Advertiser Courier, Health Day, Maryville Forum, Newsmax, Northwest Signal, Pacific Daily News, The Best Times, The Daily Gazette, Sierra County Sentinel, Albawaba, Study Finds, Todays Chronic, Verve Times, Knowridge, Hindustan Times and Health Medicine Network cited the study.

September 6, 2024

The New York Times mentioned Percival Everett for his novel, James.

Associated Press quoted Audrye Wong for a story highlighting China’s subtle efforts to influence U.S. politics. PBS News Hour covered the story.

Bloomberg quoted Bob Shrum in an article discussing the shared strategies between the UK Labour party and Kamala Harris’s campaign. Yahoo News republished the article.

KUNM radio interviewed Richard Wood about the importance of reviving public dialogue on nuclear disarmament. 

Inside Higher Ed published an op-ed by Patricia Taylor discussing the challenges and limitations of using AI for grading student coursework.

The New Republic featured Danzy Senna for her latest novel, Colored Television. Yahoo Entertainment republished the story.

September 5, 2024

Mirage news cited Travis Williams for an article about his role in a USC project converting marine debris into sustainable products.

Elle Magazine featured Danzy Senna for sharing her most memorable reads and literary insights. AOL republished the article. NPR interviewed Senna about her new novel, Colored Television. Alta, The Washington Post and The New York Times reviewed her novel.

Mirage News mentioned the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability’s USC Sea Grant Program in a story about their $2 million award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The Massis Post mentioned Hrag Papazian for his appointment as the Turpanjian Chair in Contemporary Armenian Studies at USC.

September 4, 2024

Library of Congress Blogs profiled Viet Thanh Nguyen in an article about his journey as a Vietnamese refugee and finding his voice as a writer in America.

Collider mentioned Deborah Harkness for the Netflix success of A Discovery of Witches, adapted from her All Souls trilogy.

The Invading Sea published an article written by Shengjie Liu on daily temperature swings and their impact on vulnerable communities. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

September 3, 2024

Good Morning America hosted Danzy Senna to discuss their “GMA” Book Club pick for September, her new novel, Colored Television. ABC News covered the broadcast. The Los Angeles Times interviewed Senna, and Kirkus Reviews podcast hosted a discussion with her. The New Yorker profiled Senna for her exploration of biracial identity and its complexities in contemporary America. She was also a guest on The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast. 

The Washington Post cited Audrye Wong for contributing to a story investigating China’s growing efforts to influence and monitor its citizens living abroad.

NDTV quoted Vahe Peroomian for a story about Saturn’s rings temporarily disappearing in 2025. DNA India covered the story. 

East Asia Forum published an article written by Saori Katada discussing Japan’s efforts to secure trade deals. Bilaterals republished the article.

September 2, 2024

Nikkei Asia published an op-ed written by Derek Grossman on China’s rising influence in the Gulf of Thailand.

India Country Today quoted Josh West about a study he co-authored revealing the mercury threat posed by thawing Alaskan permafrost. The article originally appeared in Grist.

September 1, 2024

The Good Men Project published an article by Darby Saxbe about the mental health impact of unequal cognitive household labor on mothers. The article originally appeared in The Conversation. 

August 31, 2024

Pasadena Star News cited the Center for the Political Future for finding that nearly half of Americans avoid party affiliation, signaling widespread disillusionment.

KNKX-FM mentioned Josh West for his research revealing high mercury levels in thawing Alaskan permafrost.

Xpress Chronicle cited Soeren Mattke for a story about the  implications of a new Alzheimer’s blood test. Health Medicine Network republished the article. Medical Xpress featured a Q&A with Mattke.

August 30, 2024

Town & Country featured Deborah Harkness for her latest book, The Black Bird Oracle.

Popular Science covered the research of Isabel Smith and Josh West revealing high mercury levels in thawing Alaskan permafrost. The article originally appeared in Grist.

The Conversation published an essay by Sneha Mathur discussing Gus Walz’s emotional moment at the DNC and its impact on neurodiversity awareness. Foreign Affairs, Caledonian Record, Tolerance, Chronicle-Tribune, Stamford Advocate, Houston Chronicle, and the SF Gate republished the article. 

The World of Fine Wine referenced James Mchugh for his insights into the ambiguous nature of the term “madhu” in ancient Indian texts. 

LAist featured Amie Rapaport for her research examining the national crisis of chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools

ABC News interviewed Laura Melissa Guzman for a story weighing the pros and cons of pesticides

Newsweek cited the Center for Economic and Social Research for contributing to a study revealing the benefits of contacting billing offices about problematic medical bills.

Line Today quoted Stanley Rosen for a story covering the decline in Hollywood’s appeal among Chinese audiences.

KPLA-FM [link n/a/] cited Wendy Wood in a radio broadcast for her research asserting that mitigating undesirable behaviors requires increasing their difficulty.

Xpress Chronicle quoted Soeren Mattke about the implications of a new Alzheimer’s blood test Medical Xpress featured a Q&A with Mattke.

August 29, 2024

Spectrum 1 News conducted an interview with Isabel Smith regarding her research on the hazards associated with mercury release resulting from Arctic thawing.

Spectrum 1 News spoke with Christian Grose about the latest polling in the presidential race.

Piedmont Exedra mentioned Percival Everett for his novel James, which has been nominated for the 2024 Booker Prize. Local News Matters and Newsbreak also covered his nomination. 

Variety spoke with Stanley Rosen about the surprising success of “Alien: Romulus” in China. Yahoo News Canada republished the article.

August 28, 2024

The New York Times quoted Caleb Finch for a story about the links between evolution and rapid aging. 

Phys quoted Cameron Thrash for an article explaining how microbes decide what happens to CO2 in coastal wetlands.

August 27, 2024

Al Jazeera quoted Christian Grose for an article discussing how fewer veterans in politics reflects a broader shift in U.S. presidential elections.

The GW Hatchet spoke with Craig Stanford about biases in fossil research.

Alta spoke with Danzy Senna for a Q&A about her novel Colored Television.

Reading Circle mentioned T.C. Boyle in a podcast discussion about his novel, The Tortilla Curtain.

Prime Media interviewed Christian Grose for a podcast discussing the U.S. Democratic National Convention.

The Sacramento Bee quoted Craig Stanford about the ethics of filming wildlife and animal conservation documentaries.

The Hill quoted Laura Melissa Guzman for a story about how pesticides may be causing the wild bee population to decline. Guzman’s research was also cited by Popular Science, Science Blog, List 23, Environmental News Network, Xpress Chronicle in an article on the same topic.

The 74 quoted Amie Rapaport in an article discussing the youth mental health crisis and rising rates of chronic absenteeism. Ed Source also covered the story.

Flagler Live published an article by Wändi Bruine de Bruin discussing climate change terminology. The article was originally published in The Conversation.

Inner Self published an article by Darby Saxbey on how the mental load of household chores impacts maternal well-being. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

August 26, 2024

Kappan published an article written by Amie Rapaport and Anna Saavedra exploring the gaps in U.S. adults’ understanding of public education.

Grist featured a study by Isabel Smith and Josh West highlighting the alarming increase in mercury levels from thawing Alaskan permafrost.

Mail & Guardian reviewed Percival Everett’s novel, James.

Phys.org spoke with Jeb Barnes for a Q&A on how recent Supreme Court decisions are reshaping U.S. politics.

Phys.org spoke with Darby Saxbey, Richard Flory, and Elisa Baek for an article on the rising epidemic of loneliness and its causes.

August 25, 2024

Newsylist quoted Drew Gorenz on his research into the effectiveness of AI-generated jokes.

August 24, 2024

Business Insider spoke with Christian Grose about the contrasting imagery and messaging at the Democratic and Republican conventions. Yahoo News UK republished the article.

August 23, 2024

The Star quoted Stanley Rosen for a story highlighting China’s growing independence from Hollywood in film production. Shenzen Daily republished the story.

August 22, 2024

FOX Weather mentioned Isabel Smith and Josh West for their study on the risks of mercury release due to Arctic thawing. 

Slice of Culture mentioned Anthony Vaccaro and Jonas Kaplan for their study on mixed emotions,

The Massis Post featured Shushan Karapetian for her essay on digital media and heritage language in wartime, published in the Brown Journal of World Affairs.

Medium quoted Antoine Bechara for his research on how smartphone addiction affects the brain in a manner similar to addictive drugs.

Religion News Service mentioned the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies for hosting an upcoming forum on nuclear strategy and disarmament at the University of New Mexico.

India Education Diary mentioned David Raichlen for his research on reducing sedentary time to delay dementia onset.

India Education Diary mentioned Laure Melissa Guzman for her research on butterfly data biases.

Daily Nous reported on the passing of George M. Wilson. 

India Education Diary mentioned Mary Helen Immordino-Yang for her research on transcendental thinking in adolescents.

August 21, 2024

The Independent spoke with Isabel Smith and Josh West for their research investigating mercury release from melting permafrost.

European Medical Journal featured Soeren Mattke for his work demonstrating how blood tests could significantly shorten Alzheimer’s diagnosis times. India Education Diary reported on his research.

Los Angeles Times quoted Bob Shrum for an article about messaging from Democrats centered on “hope’.

Pasadena Start News reviewed the novel James, by Percival Everett.

August 20, 2024

Los Angeles Times spoke with Sherry Zaks about how Trump’s use of the word “coup” could incite violence and resonate with his supporters. Yahoo News republished the story.

The Columns featured Stephanie Shih for a story highlighting  her upcoming exhibition “LONG TIME NO SEE (好久不見)” at the Reeves Museum of Ceramics.

Philly Poetry Chapbook Review mentioned Percival Everett for his book, Sonnets of a Missing Key.

The Chautauquan Daily mentioned Sherman Jackson for his lecture at the Interfaith Lecture Series. 

Texas Public Radio hosted Jane Junn for a podcast where she discussed the nuances of political polling.

The Tucson Sentinel published an article by Shengjie Liu detailing how daily temperature swings disproportionately affect low-income and minority communities. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

August 19, 2024

CNBC spoke with Stanley Rosen for an article discussing Hollywood’s diminishing impact on the Chinese film market. NBC News, Head Topics, Minute to Know, Todays Chronic, Inside the Magic, and Shanghai Daily also covered the story. Newsweek quoted Rosen for an article about the differences in how the U.S. and China handle prisoner detentions and exchanges. The Bellingham Herald republished the article. 

Business Insider quoted Christian Grose on the Trump and Harris campaigns’ approaches to winning over blue-collar workers. AOL and Yahoo News UK republished the article. Grose also spoke with The Independent for an article about the reliability and interpretation of recent polling data. AOL republished the story.

Grist cited Wändi Bruine de Bruin for her study indicating that terminology doesn’t significantly alter public concern about climate change. Gizmodo republished the story. The Invading Sea published an article written by de Bruin about the study, the article originally appeared in The Conversation.

August 18, 2024

BBC spoke with John Vidale for a story about how LA’s sediment-filled basin amplifies seismic waves. Ex Bulletin covered the story.

August 17, 2024

Los Angeles Times cited the LABarometer for their survey highlighting safety concerns deterring Metro riders.

The Almanac cited the Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) for their study linking chronic absenteeism to poor mental health. The story originally appeared in Ed Source. School News New Zealand cited a 2021 CESR study for an article exploring the effectiveness of student-centered learning over direct instruction.

August 16, 2024

ABC New spoke with Isabel Smith and Josh West about their work on a study investigating mercury release from melting permafrost. Newsweek also quoted them in an article  The Hill, Yahoo News, Phys.org, Fox 2 Now, Fox 56, KRQE News, 6KTAL News, VN Explorer, Knowridge, Knowledia, The Observational, Alaska Native, Common Dreams, Adani News, IFL Science, Interesting Engineering, Head Topics, Earth, Euro News, and WSPA TV further covered their study. 

Inverse Magazine featured an article from Shengjie Liu detailing how daily temperature swings disproportionately affect low-income and minority communities. Inner Self republished the article, which originally appeared in The Conversation. 

The Mercury News spoke with Bob Shrum about Kamala Harris’s rising star power. Swift Telecast and Killeen Daily Herald published the story.

Business Insider quoted Christian Grose in an article discussing how Kamala Harris’ designer campaign merchandise could help drive donations. Yahoo News republished the story. The Los Angeles Times spoke with Grose for an article about the controversial amendments to California’s AI bill.

Wellbeing Magazine mentioned David Raichlen for an article exploring his work on the health impacts of sedentary lifestyles.

Flex Perspectives podcast featured Matthew Khan to discuss the impact of remote work.

August 15, 2024

The New York Times published an op-ed written by Carly Kenkel arguing that freezing coral specimens may be essential for their survival amid climate change.

The Atlantic quoted Robert Shrum for a story on Kamala Harris’s opportunity to reshape her image at the Democratic National Convention. Tribune News Service [link n/a] carried an op-ed by Shrum on the importance of political conventions. Miami Herald, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and the Charlotte Observer also published the op-ed.

Bloomberg spoke with Christian Grose about the challenge Kamala Harris faces with setting her campaign apart. BNN Bloomberg and  Stars & Stripes republished the story. Business Insider spoke with Grose about how Trump’s comments about striking workers could affect his swing state support. Yahoo News republished the story. Spectrum 1 News featured Grose in an on-air broadcast to discuss the latest polls in the presidential race. 

Goethe University Frankfurt interviewed Paul Lichterman about overcoming racial inequality in a polarized society.

August 14, 2024

Associated Press cited the Center for Economic and Social Research for an article covering their study on chronic absenteeism and student mental health. The Los Angeles Times, EdSource, and Stocktonia also covered the study.

Beyondish cited a Dornsife Public Exchange study showing that 1 in 4 Angelenos experienced food insecurity in 2022.

August 13, 2024

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that Percival Everett’s novel James is featured on Barack Obama’s 2024 summer reading list.

August 12, 2024

CBS News mentioned John Vidale for an article covering recent seismic activity in Southern California.

Los Angeles Times quoted James Dolan for an article emphasizing the importance of earthquake preparedness.

The Conversation published an article written by Wändi Bruine de Bruin discussing her research on how climate change terminology affects public concern and policy support. Yahoo New Zealand, U.S. News & World Report,  Science Daily,  Mirage News,  Head Topics,  Caledonian Record,  ArcaMax, Metropolitan Digital, International Journalists Network, and Nieman Lab republished the story.

Independent Voter News spoke with Christian Grose for an article discussing the impact and support of Alaska’s Top 4 nonpartisan election system.

Archyde mentioned Drew Gorenz for his research showing that jokes generated by AI are often rated as funnier than those created by humans. 

KNX News Radio LA spoke with Yehuda Ben-Zion following the 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Los Angeles Monday afternoon [interview starts at 7:01]. Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] interviewed Yehuda for a segment covering the earthquake. 

Covering Climate Now mentioned Shannon Gibson for analyzing the impact of radical civil disobedience.

Care Magazine quoted Darby Saxbe for a story on how paternity leave may help dads adapt neurobiologically to parenthood.

Baltic Initiative Podcast featured Aro Velmet for a segment covering the progression of LGBTQ+ rights in the Baltic states. The Foreign Policy Research Institute also aired the podcast.

August 11, 2024

Los Angeles Times published an op-ed co-authored by Manuel Pastor advocating for a shift away from restrictive immigration policies toward a more inclusive approach. Newspub and Newsbreak republished the article.

Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine quoted Soeren Mattke for an article highlighting how blood tests could reduce Alzheimer’s diagnosis wait times.

August 10, 2024

The New Pittsburgh Courier featured an article written by Shengjie Liu detailing how daily temperature swings disproportionately affect low-income and minority communities. The article originally appeared in The Conversation last week.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists quoted Jonathan Aronson for an article discussing the implications and motivations behind the anti-TikTok bill.

Flagler Live republished an article written by Jay Rubenstein arguing that a recent Supreme Court ruling may place U.S. presidents above the law.

August 9, 2024

Phys.org quoted Remo Rohs for an article about DeepPBS, a new AI model developed by USC that predicts how proteins interact with DNA. Nature, Science Daily, Tech Explorist, Health Reporter, Maeeshat, Pioneer Newz, Eastern Mirror, and Lab Compare republished the article.

Inverse Magazine republished an article by Vahe Peroomian about the upcoming T Coronae Borealis nova explosion. This article was originally published in The Conversation last week. 

The Academic Minute Podcast featured Joe Árvai, he discussed the potential dangers of delegating decision-making to artificial intelligence.

Medium republished an article co-authored by Laura Melissa Guzman, Charles Lehnen, and Teagan Baiotto about the biodiversity of insects and spiders in urban Los Angele. The article was originally published in The Conversation last month.

USA Today cited Steve Swerdlow as a source for an article discussing the complexities of hostage negotiations and prisoner swaps. 

Yale Divinity School discussed the work of the late Dallas Willard in a podcast which explored the key concepts in his philosophical and spiritual writings.

August 8, 2024

New Books Network Podcast interviewed Jacob Soll about his book Free Market: The History of an Idea.

August 7, 2024

Chicago Tribune posted an op-ed by Nathan Smith about the recent sale of the dinosaur fossil Apex.

The Conversation posted an article cowritten by Norbert Schwarz about how repeating climate misinformation makes it feel more true, even to those who support climate science, due to the illusory truth effect.

Mirage News quoted Manuel Pastor in an article highlighting the need for environmental justice in climate policies to enhance their effectiveness. Phys.org republished the story.

Business Insider spoke with Jonathan Aronson about the potential impact of the Harris-Walz campaign’s camo hat on different voters. Yahoo Malaysia republished the story.

The Conversation posted an op-ed by Shengjie Liu (Spatial Sciences) about how daily temperature swings impact health and exacerbate inequalities. Yahoo News and Metropolitan Digital republished the op-ed.

Spectrum News 1 spoke with alumna Cheryl Russell about judging artistic swimming competitions at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

August 6, 2024

The Madras Tribune mentioned John Vidale for his research revealing that Earth’s inner core is slowing down in its rotation.

August 5, 2024

Mirage News mentioned the Dornsife Public Exchange program for its collaboration with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

August 4, 2024

The New York Times published an essay written by Danzy Senna examining the challenges and misconceptions multiracial individuals face in American society.

August 3, 2024

Salon spoke with Darby Saxbe for an article focusing on her research into the effects of household chores on mothers’ mental health. The Cobb County Courier, KTLA-5, WSPA News, FOX 4 News also covered the story.

Daily Mail mentioned Drew Gorenz for a story exploring why ChatGPT-generated jokes are perceived as funnier than those written by humans. VNExplorer, Express Digest, and The Madras Tribune also covered the story.

August 2, 2024

Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] spoke with Robert English about the impact of the historic U.S. – Russian prisoner swap and its implications for U.S. alliances.

Metropolitan Digital published an op-ed by Vahe Peroomian about the upcoming nova event. Stuff New Zealand,  Speed-I-Net,  Geeks are Sexy, and The Caledonian Record also covered the story. The op-ed was initially published in The Conversation last week.

The Pagosa Springs Sun quoted Soeren Mattke for an article highlighting how blood tests could help reduce Alzheimer’s diagnosis wait times. KSL also covered the story.

August 1, 2024

The Conversation published an op-ed written by Vahe Peroomian explaining the upcoming nova event and how to observe it. Yahoo News Australia and Foreign Affairs republished the article. 

Vox spoke with Wendy Wood about treating social media overuse as a bad habit, rather than an addiction.

The New York Times interviewed Deborah Harkness about her eclectic reading habits, personal influences, and thoughts on literary genres. DNYUZ republished the interview.

CALÓ News cited a study from the Center for Economic and Social Research revealing that food insecurity rates in 2023 were twice as high for minorities compared to white residents.

July 31, 2024

Spectrum 1 News interviewed Christian Grose to discuss recent polling in the presidential race. 

Datebook mentioned Percival Everett as a Booker Prize semifinalist for his novel James. The Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal praised his innovative reimagining of classic characters. 

July 30, 2024

NBC News spoke with Oneka LaBennett for a story exploring how the criticism of Kamala Harris’ laugh reflects broader social attitudes toward women’s expressions. AOL republished the story.

San Francisco Chronicle spoke with Christian Grose about how Gavin Newsom’s visibility has decreased as other figures have emerged.

July 29, 2024

The Conversation published an op-ed written by Darby Saxbe on the mental health impact of cognitive household labor on mothers. Yahoo News Malaysia, Health Reporter, Earth, Foreign Affairs, Tolerance Canada, Metropolitan Digital, and KOAM News republished the article.

Smithsonian Magazine spoke with Soeren Mattke about how blood tests could reduce Alzheimer’s diagnostic and treatment wait times. Medscape, Deseret News, Neurology Live, Neuroscience News, MDEdge, Urbana Daily Citizen, Thailand Business News, West Virginia Press Association, Daily Hind News, MenaFN, and Neurology Live also covered the story.

Sci Tech Daily cited the research of Drew Gorenz, showing that AI-generated jokes are rated funnier than those created by humans.

KNX News Radio LA spoke with Yehuda Ben-Zion following the magnitude 4.9 Barstow earthquake.

July 28, 2024

Fox News cited a study by Matthew Kahn showing a link between higher temperatures and increased violent crime rates. Yahoo and AOL also ran the story.

July 27, 2024

Health Medicine Network interviewed Wändi Bruine de Bruin and Kayla de la Haye about the effectiveness of policies in promoting plant-based diets.

July 26, 2024

CNN quoted Jeffrey Jenkins for an article on the rise of $1 million starter homes in US cities. Los Angeles Daily News also covered the story.

El Observador quoted Nina Eliasoph for her perspective on President Biden’s resignation from the 2024 race.

NBC News Dallas spoke with Lydie Moudileno about the significance of some of the French cultural elements included at the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony. New England Cable News re-aired the interview. 

Phys.org quoted Jonathan Aronson for an article highlighting some of the disruptions which could undermine the success of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Publishers Weekly spoke with Danzy Senna about her novel Colored Television, exploring the disillusionment of Hollywood and the impact of fame on personal and professional life.

POLITICO quoted Hajar Yazdiha for an article discussing Usha Vance’s presence at the Republican National Convention.

Phys.org quoted Gregory Treverton for an article exploring how the Olympics are influenced by global politics.

Cal Matters quoted Christian Grose for an article highlighting how California’s wealth plays a pivotal role in presidential campaigns, California Political Review, Imperial Valley Press, KQUED, SF Gate and The Observer republished the story. The Orange Country Register spoke with Grose about the impact of recent fundraising trends on congressional races in Orange County. Business Insider quoted Grose for a story on Kamala Harris’ campaign strategy, Yahoo News Malaysia republished the article.

July 25, 2024

KNX-AM Los Angeles radio [link n/a/] spoke with Gregory Treverton regarding the historical intertwining of politics and the Olympics.

Los Angeles Times spoke with Peter Wetwick about the shift in Olympic surfing from Tokyo’s modest waves to Teahupo’o’s hazardous conditions

The Chronicle of Higher Education published an op-ed written by Anna Krylov discussing how new diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements in science funding may compromise research quality.

KTRS-AM Radio [link n/a] interviewed Steve Ross for a segment on the history of how movie stars helped shape American politics.

The Ross Kaminsky Show interviewed Anthony Vaccaro for a segment discussing his research on mixed feelings.

Education Week mentioned the Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research for its survey revealing increased student absenteeism and disengagement post-pandemic.

July 24, 2024

The Conversation published an op-ed by Jay Rubenstein on the parallels between recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on presidential immunity and historical monarchical powers. Metropolitan Digital, Yahoo News, Minnesota Lawyer, and the Caledonian Record republished the story.

LAist quoted Peter Westwick for an article exploring the significant impact of SpaceX’s potential move from Hawthorne to Texas.

July 23, 2024

The Presumption of Innocence Podcast spoke with Dan Simon about the role of psychology and cognitive science within the criminal justice system.

Los Angeles Times quoted Natalia Molina for a story highlighting L.A.’s favorite tacos.

Los Angeles Times quoted Sarah Portnoy for a story about changes in street taco culture due to recent legal and pandemic impacts.

Phys.org spoke with Wändi Bruine de Bruin for a Q&A about the effectiveness of government policy decisions in reducing meat consumption.

July 22, 2024

CBS News interviewed Deborah Harkness about her interest in magic and advocacy for women affected by cancer.

July 20, 2024

Elle Magazine interviewed Deborah Harkness for an article detailing her prolific writing career. Harkness also spoke with The Davis Enterprise about her upcoming book event promoting the novel, The Black Bird Oracle.

Good Housekeeping spoke with Jason Buhle for an article detailing how restaurants strategically design menus to encourage customers to spend more money. AOL and Yahoo News Malaysia republished the article.

New Books Network featured a podcast hosted by Paul Lerner where he interviewed historian Frances Tanzer about her most recent book.

The Conversation published an article co-authored by Laura Melissa Guzman, Charles Lehnen, and Teagan Baiotto about the biodiversity of insects and spiders in urban Los Angeles. Phys.org, Yahoo News, HeadTopics, Metropolitan Digital, Business Mirror, and Yahoo News New Zealand republished the article.

Public News Service spoke with Nina Eliasop about President Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the 2024 race.

July 19, 2024

The Observatorial mentioned John Vidale for his research indicating the Earth’s inner core has been slowing down.

KCRW interviewed Kayla de la Haye for her research in collaboration with the Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research on how nutrition insecurity disproportionately affects different populations in LA County.

The Press-Enterprise quoted Kamy Akhavan for an article about the rise of combative political strategies

Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] interviewed Christian Grose about recent polling surrounding the presidential election.

July 18, 2024

Cal Matters quoted Jeffrey Jenkins for a story discussing the popularity challenges President Biden is facing.

Fortune quoted David Kang for an article about the evolving educational backgrounds of Fortune 500 CEOs. Inkl republished the story.

Vineyard Gazette spoke with Percival Everett in anticipation of his upcoming appearance at the Martha’s Vineyard Author Series.

LAist quoted Jeffrey Jenkins for an article discussing the challenges facing Democratic candidates in California. The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint also covered the story. 

July 17, 2024

EurekaAlert! quoted Wandi Bruine De Bruin in a press release about a new initiative from USC focused on creating more effective public policy.

July 16, 2024

Good Morning America interviewed Deborah Harkness for a segment discussing her new novel, The Black Bird Oracle.

The New York Times quoted Matthew Kahn for a story covering the impact of Hurricane Beryl.

New Books Network featured Paul Lerner in a podcast where he interviewed author Stefanie Coché about the history of psychiatric institutions and society.

July 15, 2024

Nikkei Asia published an op-ed written by Derek Grossman urging a rethink towards more effective diplomatic approaches between the Philippines and Vietnam.

Medium published the latest research findings from Drew Gorenz showing that AI-generated jokes are funnier than those created by humans.

July 14, 2024

BeingPatient interviewed David Raichlen for a story discussing the evolutionary roots of exercise and its benefits for brain health.

July 13, 2024

People Magazine spoke with Deborah Harkness about her deep familial ties to the Salem witch trials and her latest book release, The Black Bird Oracle.

July 12, 2024

Forbes quoted Duke Han for a story about the limitations of cognitive tests in assessing overall mental capabilities.

The Independent featured Darby Saxbe or a story covering her research studying the changes that the male brain undergoes after becoming a parent. ExBulletin and Newswav republished the story.

Times Literary Supplement mentioned Nathan Perl-Rosenthal and his book The Age of Revolutions.

India Education Diary featured the research of Suzanne Edmands revealing sex-specific mitochondrial gene activity.

India Education Diary mentioned Kayla de la Haye and the Institute for Food System Equity (IFSE) highlighting their new study on food and nutrition insecurity in L.A. County.

India Education Diary mentioned The Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) after they received a $59 million grant to expand their Understanding America Study (UAS).

Pledge Times quoted Mary Helen Immordino-Yang for a story covering her research on how teenagers’ deep thinking about social issues can shape their brains and mental well-being, Health Medicine Network also published the findings. VN Explorer published a transcript of her Yangs video discussing the importance of autobiographical memory in education.

July 11, 2024

The Wrap spoke with Kamy Akhavan for a story concerning President Biden’s recent loss of support from celebrity donors. Yahoo News UK, ExBulletin, Yahoo Singapore. Akhavan was also quoted on Blog Talk Radio for a brief segment about the ages of political candidates.

Barron’s spoke with Steve Ross about Hollywood’s historical influence on U.S. politics and its current implications for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. Yahoo News UK, The Australian, San Mateo Daily Journal, The New Indian Express, California 18, iPotNews, Sahara Weekly, Reuben Abati, RTL Today, Montana Right Now, and UltraSurf republished the story. Ross also spoke with The Telegraph about Biden’s declining support from Hollywood donors, Yahoo News UK republished the story. Hawaii Public Radio [link n/a] interviewed Ross about recent calls for President Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race.

Startup Dad interviewed Darby Saxbe for a podcast discussion on her research studying the changes that the male brain undergoes after becoming a parent. Archyworld’s also covered her research.

LA Monthly quoted Bob Shrum for a story exploring Gavin Newsom’s political presence and potential as a future presidential contender. GV Wire, SFGate, California Political Review, Patch, and The Santa Clarita Valley Signal also covered the story.

Patch highlighted Percival Everett for his novel James, selected by Greenwich Library for its “Greenwich Reads Together” event.

July 10, 2024

CBS spoke with Drew Gorenz for a story showing that AI-generated jokes are funnier than those created by humans. The AI Insider, ReportWire, Wonderful Engineering, Health Medicine Network, GovTech, Digital Health News, TechTimes, NewsNine, Scienmag, Tech Street Now, FliptheMedia, and Mirage News also covered the story.

CalMatters quoted Bob Shrum for an article discussing Gavin Newsom’s political potential. Palo Alto Weekly, Redwood City Pulse, Mountain View Voice, Pleasanton Weekly, and The Almanac also covered the story.

Greenwich Time featured Percival Everett’s novel James, as their distinguished pick for their esteemed book club program.

July 9, 2024

The Korean Pro podcast spoke with David Kang about the complexities surrounding the US-South Korea alliance.

Forbes spoke with Duke Han about cognitive testing.

Scienmag quoted Kayla De La Haye for an article highlighting Dornsife’s Institute for Food System Equity study on nutrition insecurity in L.A. County. MorningAG Clips also featured the study.

July 8, 2024

Big Think featured Mary Helen Immordino-Yang in a video discussing the importance of autobiographical memory in education.

July 3, 2024

Forward quoted Diane Winston for an article spotlighting Christian nationalism’s growing local influence nationwide.

July 2, 2024

Vague Visages featured Percival Everett in an essay analyzing Through the Writer’s Lens, a documentary highlighting his multifaceted contributions to literature.

WiredFocus mentioned a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times survey exploring public sentiment towards California’s high-speed rail project. HeadTopics also referenced the survey,

June 30, 2024

Jubilee Cast published a write-up covering the late Dallas Willard and the publication of his posthumous book, The Scandal of the Kingdom.

June 29, 2024

Forbes highlighted the research from John Vidale indicating that the Earth’s inner core has been slowing down. HeadTopics and Pedfire also covered his findings.

June 28, 2024

The New York Times quoted Wayne Sandholtz for an article discussing the historical significance of the 1815 repatriation of looted art from the Louvre. Yahoo News Malaysia, EntertainmentMag, and ArtDaily also covered the story.

U.S. News & World Report mentioned Bob Shrum for a story regarding presidential debates and their impact on public perception.

AARP quoted Duke Han in a feature focused on safeguarding individuals with cognitive decline from the perils of scams.

June 27, 2024

National Geographic quoted Craig Stanford for a story about a gorilla who continues to nurse orphaned babies at age 50.

StudyFinds published findings from a new study by Anthony Vaccaro and Jonas Kaplan showing that mixed emotions are real.

Business Insider spoke with Christian Grose about the implications of Biden’s debate performance; Benzinga also covered the story. Grose participated in a Q&A with EurekaAlert! discussing the dynamics of the upcoming presidential debate between Biden and Trump. Business Insider spoke with Grose for an article about recent favorable developments for Donald Trump, Yahoo News Malaysia and ExBulletin also covered the story. Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] interviewed Grose for a story about recent Supreme Court rulings.

June 26, 2024

Technology Networks published the latest research from Suzanne Edmands suggesting that certain disease therapies must be tailored to each sex. EurekaAlert! also featured the study.

June 25, 2024

A USC Dornsife poll was cited in LAist for an article discussing the ballot initiative aimed at increasing the minimum wage in California.

Religion News Service quoted Richard Wood for an article about the Catholic Bishops Conference announcing significant layoffs.

June 24, 2024

Downtown Los Angles News mentioned Kayla De La Haye for a story covering L.A. County’s new grant program designed to combat food insecurity, Boyle Heights Beat also covered the story. The Los Angeles Times also spoke with De La Haye about the end of a pandemic-era meal delivery program for seniors.

June 23, 2024

Los Angeles Times recognized Manuel Pastor under their ‘L.A. Influential Project’, a new initiative that honors individuals who are shaping the future of Los Angeles through their leadership, creativity, and dedication.

June 22, 2024

The Observational published findings from a study by John Vidale showing that the Earth’s core has started to slow down.

June 21, 2024

CNN spoke with Bill Deverell about the 50th anniversary of the film Chinatown. ABC7 and FOX 55 republished the story.

TechXplore mentioned Khalil Iskarous for his collaboration on a paper advancing machine translation techniques

Arcamax re-published an op-ed co-authored by Zachary Wagner covering approaches to reducing opioid overprescription by surgeons. Newsbreak and Newsday also republished the op-ed.

The Hollywood Times referenced Amy Parish after being featured in Second Nature, a documentary exploring gender and sexual diversity in the animal kingdom.

June 20, 2024

The Washington Post quoted Shannon Gibson for a story concerning climate activists who defaced the historic Stonehenge with orange spray paint.

June 19, 2024

Los Angeles Times quoted Kayla de la Haye for a story about a meal delivery program developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mirage News quoted Assal Habibi for a story covering USC’s inaugural Music, Health, and Policy workshop.

June 18, 2024

Los Angeles Times published an op-ed co-authored by Zachary Wagner covering approaches to reducing opioid overprescription by surgeons through behavioral science interventions.

National Geographic quoted Alice Baumgartner for a story on the Nacimiento de los Negros, a Mexican community which also celebrates Juneteenth. The Christian Science Monitor and Headtopics also covered the story.

Associated Press quoted Manuel Pastor in a story about a push from California’s Legislative Black Caucus in support of numerous reparation bills. The story was republished by NBC News.

Press Release Point quoted Kayla de la Haye of USC Dornsife for a story covering the launch of Open Access LA, a free open-source web portal supporting local food entrepreneurs and improving food access in Los Angeles.

A 2022 USC Dornsife Study was cited by KSBW Actions News at 5 (link n/a) showing that 20% of children in California live in mixed immigration status households.

June 17, 2024

The New York Times published a column from Darby Saxbe about her 2022 study that found men’s brains change after becoming a father. Fortune also highlighted Saxby’s study.

Newsweek, Daily Mail, IFLScience, WIRED en Español and Italia, CNN Brasil, Earth.com and others reported on the research of John Vidale revealing that the Earth’s inner core is slowing down.

Live Science and Times of India covered a recent Science Translational study led by Charles Liu in which he and a co-author at Caltech successfully mapped the brain with ultrasound.

June 15, 2024

Washington Examiner quoted Christian Grose for a story covering President Biden’s fundraising efforts in Hollywood.

June 14, 2024

The Washington Post featured Darby Saxby for her work on a study exploring brain changes in first-time fathers.

Nikkei Asia published an op-ed by Derek Grossman discussing the escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait and the implications for peace and stability in the region

Earth.com featured Anthony Vaccaro and Jonas Kaplan for their research investigating mixed emotions and their neural signatures. ScienceDaily, ScienceBlog, and Mirage News also published their findings

June 13, 2024

Nature published findings from a new study by John Vidale showing that the Earth’s inner core has started to slow down for the first time in many decades. The findings were also published in Mirage News, Tech and Science Post, and Pedfire.

Daily Mail and IFL Science covered research by John Vidale proving that the Earth’s dense inner core is slowing down in relation to the planet’s surface.

The Narwhal spoke with Joe Arvai for an article discussing sustainable responses to the ongoing water crisis in Calgary.

Scripps News spoke with Gregory Treverton about the 50th G7 Summit currently being held in Apulia, Italy.

Eater mentioned Karen Tongson for a story exploring queer values in hospitality. Canadian Reviews also published the story.

June 12, 2024

Latinvex interviewed Pamela Starr for a discussion about what might be expected from Mexico’s incoming new President.

June 11, 2024

MPR News spoke with David Treuer for their Power Pair series exploring his latest literary works and the intertwined relationship with his brother, both esteemed authors and academics.

Desert Sun published an op-ed by Anna Saavedra discussing strategies for navigating controversial topics in education. Newsbreak also covered the story.

June 10, 2024

Los Angeles Times quoted Stanley Rosen for a story about the erosion of work opportunities in TV and film in Hollywood in the aftermath of the strikes.

Los Angeles Times interviewed James Dolan for a story about the recent spate of Southern California Earthquakes.

June 8, 2024

USC Dornsife survey results were cited in a POLITICO article about how some conservatives are shifting their stance on marriage equality.

June 7, 2024

America Magazine published an op-ed by Richard Wood urging bishops to renew their support for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the church’s primary anti-poverty investment.

Phys.Org quoted Ann Owens for an article covering the critical need for expanded housing initiatives to combat homelessness.

Pacific Citizen featured Duncan Ryūken Williams after being honored with the Award of Excellence at the 2024 JANM benefit gala for his project Irei, commemorating Japanese-American incarceration during World War II,

June 6, 2024

Milwaukee Independent quoted Duncan Ryūken Williams for a story covering his collaboration with Ancestry over his new book project containing the names of Japanese-American prisoners during WWII.

CounterPunch quoted Shannon Gibson who shared some insights on the evolving tactics of climate activists.

Dartmouth University featured Enrique Martinez Celaya for his upcoming exhibition, “The Grief of Almost,” exploring the intersection of Robert Frost’s poetry and his own artwork.

The Atlantic quoted Amy Parish for a story about anthropomorphism and a trend in ecological research to assign human qualities to animals.

June 4, 2024

Daily Star quoted David Kang for a story exploring why North Korea sent trash balloons to South Korea.

CNN spoke with Natalia Molina for a story covering a TikTok influencers initiative showcasing immigrant day laborers’ joy at Disneyland. Yahoo News Malaysia and TrimFeed also republished the story.

CommonDreams published an op-ed by Manuel Pastor for a story exploring Elon Musk’s challenges and the broader impact of public policy and public opinion on tech industry success.

June 3, 2024

The Conversation featured an article written by Diane Winston exploring Bruce Springsteen’s complex relationship with politics on the 40th anniversary of his song “Born in the U.S.A.” The New Zealand Herald also republished the story.

Los Angeles Daily News quoted Jeffery Jenkins for a story covering the implications of former President Donald Trump’s recent conviction. The Orange County Register also published the story.

Marketplace spoke with Pamela Starr for a discussion on Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency and its potential impact on Mexico’s economy.

Nature highlighted research from Anna Krylov.

Haaretz quoted Cavan Concannon for a story concerning the loan of the Megiddo Mosaic to the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C.

May 31, 2024

U.S. News & World Report interviewed Pamela Starr for a story covering Mexico’s historic presidential election.

May 30, 2024

ABC 10 Morning Blend (public link not available) hosted Duncan Ryūken Williams for a discussion about his new project Ireichō, a book with the names of Japanese American prisoners.

The San Francisco Chronicle quoted Bob Shrum for a story discussing the impact of the Trump guilty verdict on close battleground House races in California.

The Defender cited Scott Kanoski in an article delving into his study, which investigated the enduring health risks stemming from adolescent consumption of junk food.

May 29, 2024

Scientific Inquirer featured John Tower for an article exploring his proposed new rule in biology.

Spectrum News 1 interviewed Christian Grose for a discussion on the ongoing presidential election campaigns.

May 28, 2024

CurrentPub interviewed Nathan Perl-Rosenthal for a Q&A based on his new book, The Age of Revolutions: And the Generations Who Made It. Revolution 250 podcast also hosted a discussion.

TechXplore featured William Berelson for an article highlighting his work in developing a revolutionary carbon capture technology inspired by the ocean’s natural processes.

May 26, 2024

Neuroscience News featured Assal Habibi for a story covering her research delving into the impact of nostalgic music on the brain.

Inverse magazine featured a story by Darby Saxbe covering her research showing brain changes in first-time fathers; The story was originally published in The Conversation.

May 23, 2024

LAist quoted Diane Winston for an article exploring the increasing trend of religious disaffiliation in America.

May 19, 2024

KCRW interviewed Viet Thanh Nguyen for a story covering his new memoir, A Man of Two Faces. The interview also covered the new HBO series “The Sympathizer”, adapted from his novel of the same name.

May 17, 2024

Business Insider quoted Christopher M. Gould for a story covering the research of a high school student who won the “Olympics of science fairs.”

Earth.com reported on a new discovery by John Tower within the field of biology. Science Daily and Phys.Org also republished the story.

Axios Philadelphia quoted Ann Owens for a story covering the launch of a new website exploring segregation trends and patterns across the U.S.

May 16, 2024

Nikkei Asia published an op-ed by Derek Grossman outlining China’s shifting stance in the Middle East.

May 15, 2024

EdSource published an article by Anna Saavedra examining recent survey data on how school districts can effectively address challenging subjects like LGBTQ and race-related issues.

May 14, 2024

L’Italo Americano interviewed Gian-Maria Annovi for a story covering his nomination as a semifinalist for Italy’s prestigious Strega Poetry Prize.

May 10, 2024

NPR interviewed Viet Thanh Nguyen for a story covering the new HBO series adaptation, “The Sympathizer,” derived from his novel of the same name.

May 9, 2024

The Conversation published an article by Darby Saxbe about a new study that looked at changes in the brain of first time fathers. Yahoo and RawStory reposted the story.

May 8, 2024

The Conversation published an article by Soeren Mattke covering a new study showing that millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed. New Pittsburgh Courier reposted the story.

May 7, 2024

The Conversation published an op-ed by Gregory Treverton covering the strained diplomatic relationship between the United States and Israel amid the war in Gaza.

May 6, 2024

CNN [No public link available] interviewed Robert English for a story covering Russia’s recently announced tactical nuclear rehearsals. Yahoo News also reposted the clip from the interview. 

Stanford University spoke with Ann Owens about a new USC and Stanford report revealing a 30-year rise in racial and economic segregation in major school districts.

May 4, 2024

Desert Sun spoke with Wolf Gruner for a story covering the impact of first hand accounts from six local Holocaust survivors.

May 2, 2024

The Columns mentioned Stephanie Shih, covering her upcoming exhibition ‘Long Time No See’ at The Museums at Washington and Lee University.

Columbia Magazine interviewed Nathan Perl-Rosenthal for a story covering the release of his new book The Age of Revolutions and the Generations Who Made it.

April 29, 2024

Western Australia Today interviewed Viet Thanh Nguyen for a story discussing his new book The Sympathizers.

Smithsonian Magazine referenced Duncan Ryūken Williams for his project Ireichō, a book with a full list of names of Japanese American prisoners. His work was also covered by the Quad-City Times.

Patch quoted Jody Agius Vallejo for an article about Cinco De Mayo.

Medical Xpress spoke with Soeren Mattke and Ying Liu about a USC study on the unintended consequences of state laws requiring doctors to report dementia diagnoses. Medscape also covered the study.

April 28, 2024

Los Angeles Daily News spoke with Robert English for a story covering how Russian propaganda has influenced Soviet immigrants in Southern California

April 26, 2024

Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Anthony Vaccaro which explores whether social media usage re-wires kids’ brains

April 24, 2024

Associated Press interviewed Duncan Ryūken Williams about his project Ireichō, a book with the names of all Japanese Americans imprisoned during World War II. Yahoo Finance, AOL, Spectrum News 13 and The Hill reposted the story. Williams also spoke with KPCC-FM (public link unavailable) about the project.

April 22, 2024

The Economist cited a study by Matthew Kahn indicating that businesses in states with pension funds aligned with a particular party cut their carbon emissions more quickly.

AOL spoke with Brittany Friedman about the ineffectiveness of “pay-to-stay” fees in the criminal justice system. IndyStar reposted the story.

April 19, 2024

New York Post covered a study led by Scott Kanoski which found that adolescent rats on a junk food diet suffered memory impairment. Read our version on USC News.

KTLA-TV interviewed Michael Tuma about the endangered status of California’s state reptile, the desert tortoise

New York Times quoted Steve Swerdlow in an article about ISIS’s efforts to recruit young migrants from the former Soviet republic of Tajikistan.

Chicago Tribune interviewed Percival Everett about his latest book, James.

April 17, 2024

The Atlantic quoted Darby Saxbe in a story about the parallels between pet ownership and parenting.

Earth.com, Medical Daily, Neuroscience News, New Atlas, News Medical, Study Finds, and Technology Networks covered a study led by Scott Kanoski which found that adolescent rats on a junk food diet suffered memory impairment. Read our version on USC News.

KNBC-TV, highlighted a study by Kayla de la Haye for a story about the 99 Cents Only store closures, the study was supported by the Dornsife Public Exchange.

Yahoo Life cited an article by Soeren Mattke, Ying Liu, and the Center for Economic and Social Research about how mild cognitive impairment often goes undiagnosed.

April 15, 2024

The Conversation posted an article by Joe Arvai about the broader risk of artificial intelligence.

April 12, 2024

Forbes highlighted Paul Newton’s recognition as a Guggenheim Fellow.

KQED interviewed Pete Wilson for a story about California’s search for a cybersecurity commander.

April 11, 2024

HuffPo cited a quote by Sarah Portnoy regarding food access in a story about the broader implications of the nationwide 99 Cents Only Store closures.

Yahoo Finance interviewed Jorge Barraza about the surprising appeal of “ugly” shoes like Crocs.

POLITICO interviewed Darby Saxbe for a story on government efforts to address increasing rates of anxiety and depression among young adults

Alta, the journal for California Book Club, published profiles of authors Viet Thanh Nguyen and Percival Everett of USC Dornsife.

CNN reported Cornel West tapped USC Dornsife alumna Melina Abdullah as his running mate in his independent candidacy for president.

April 10, 2024

The Wall Street Journal interviewed John Vidale for a story about the recent earthquake in Taiwan.

Connecticut Public Radio interviewed Vahe Peroomian about the solar eclipse.

April 9, 2024

The Conversation published an op-ed by Ken Chitwood explaining the origins of a three-day festival the muslim community celebrated this week known as “Eid al-Fitr”, CBS News republished the op-ed.

BBC interviewed Percival Everett about his latest book James.

April 8, 2024

The Los Angeles Times reported the passing of Cecil “Chip” Murray, a longtime civil rights leader. Associated Press, KCBS-TV, KNBC-TV, KTTV-TV, LAist, Variety, Washington Post and more than 150 other news outlets nationwide also reported.

ABC News interviewed Daniel Lidar for a story about the rise of quantum computing

The Orange County Register story highlighted that Offspring band member “Dexter” Holland has a PhD in molecular biology from USC Dornsife.

April 5, 2024

U.S. News & World Report quoted Mike Murphy in a story about rising numbers of independent voters.

April 4, 2024

NewsNation quoted Michael Messner in a story about President Biden’s exercise regimen and how it affects the conversation about his age.

Nikkei Asia ran an op-ed by Derek Grossman about the expanding social and economic ties between Russia and North Korea.

April 3, 2024

KCAL-TV/CBS Los Angeles interviewed Vahe Peroomian for a story about the mysterious golden lights spotted over the Los Angeles skyline during the early hours of Tuesday morning. KCAL-TV also picked up the story.

The Hill interviewed Professor Emeritus Michael Messner about the optics of President Biden and his exercise routine.

Psychology Today referenced a study by Yana Ryjova highlighting the need for more naturalistic research on couples’ communication patterns.

Kirkus Reviews published a review of James by Percival Everett. Sacramento Bee and 28 other outlets nationwide republished an Orange County Register review of the book.

Forbes and NewsDay cited a study by Anna Saavedra about school absenteeism. 

April 2, 2024

EdWeek cited the Understanding America Study from the Center for Economic and Social Research in an article exploring the high rates of school absences. 

April 1, 2024

Lost In the Middle!, interviewed Robert Shrum for a podcast about the history and effect of negative advertising on elections. (His interview starts at 18:00 and continues with additional insights at 20:00.)

Los Angeles Times spoke with Kayla de la Haye about the impact of limited food options in South LA.

March 29, 2024

The Guardian, interviewed Audrye Wong for a story about cyberattacks traced to state-affiliated hackers in China.

Discover Magazine covered a study by Soeren Mattke which showed early signs of dementia are rarely diagnosed.

March 28, 2024

The Daily Trojan covered a Q&A on Tuesday with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hosted by Michael Tubbs, the former mayor of Stockton, who is now a fellow with the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future.

March 27, 2024

Los Angeles Times spoke with James Fawcett who discussed the likelihood of a bridge collapse in California.

IFL Science interviewed Vanessa Schwartz about historical exhibitions inviting morbid curiosity, such as “Body Worlds” and the morgue hall and waxwork living newspapers in 19th-century Paris

The New York Times featured an obituary on Marjorie Perloff, highlighting her astute analyses of poetry and literature.

March 26, 2024

BBC quoted Antonio Damasio in a story about how interoception, our ability to perceive internal bodily signals, plays a crucial role in shaping our overall mental health.

India Education Diary and Phys.org cited a study from USC Dornsife’s Public Exchange program about the importance of simplified climate change graphics.

The Orange County Register interviewed Percival Everett about his new novel, James.

March 25, 2024

Percival Everett was featured on, “CBS Sunday Morning.” Arts and culture reporter Martha Teichner also interviewed him about his paintings, which will be on exhibit next month at SHOW Gallery under the title “Redaction.” The story was aired by 58 affiliates nationwide.

The New Yorker featured a new book by Nate Perl-Rosenthal, The Age of Revolutions: And the Generations Who Made It, in an article that also reviewed a new book by Fareed Zakaria, Age of Revolutions.

Forbes mentioned a study from the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) that found the economic cost of the COVID-19 pandemic will surpass $14 trillion by the end of 2024.

March 22, 2024

CNBC posted an op-ed by Wendy Wood which discusses helpful recommendations on improving personal finances by establishing habits geared toward financial stability. KNBC republished the piece.

The Conversation posted an article by Soeren Maatke about how many people with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed. Yahoo News reposted the article.

Baltimore Sun quoted Alice Baumgartner in an article about the perilous journey depicted in the musical “Mexodus,” which explores the southern branch of the Underground Railroad leading to Mexico.

The Conversation posted an article by Steve Swerdlow about enforced disappearances in Tajikistan.

KCBS/KCAL cited USC research on LA food insecurity rates by the USC Dornsife Public Exchange and Keck School of Medicine of USC in a broadcast story about a Little Tokyo effort to feed people in the neighborhood who are homeless and hungry.

March 21, 2024

CalMatters published an op-ed by Sarah Portnoy which examines the impact of a potential cut in funding by Gov. Gavin Newsom to a farmers market program that many low-income Californians rely on to access healthy food.

Daily Trojan covered a study by Sylvain Barbot that maps and reveals the profound details of the destruction caused by the war in Ukraine.

USC News reported on a new study led by Wändi Bruine de Bruin. The study, requested by the United Nations Foundation, shows why the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change should consider simplifying how it charts and depicts climate change through graphics to reduce confusion for the public.

March 20, 2024

Los Angeles Times examined the issue of housing growth around USC. The story also cited research by Leland Saito on gentrification.

MarketWatch, in a story about Alzheimer’s disease-related deaths, mentioned a USC study showing that doctors diagnose very few people — 8%— who are in the early stages of dementia, delaying intervention. (The study was led by Soren Maatke). The financial wire Morningstar also ran the story.

March 19, 2024

The Conversation posted an article by Vahe Peroomian about what happens to solar energy generation during a solar eclipse. Peroomian’s full analysis also has been posted by 27 outlets nationwide, and some of his comments were cited in a Newsweek article about the eclipse’s dampening effect on Texas’ energy reserves.

Associated Press interviewed Duncan Williams about a Buddhist faith group’s memorial service and pilgrimage to Antioch, Calif., to counter the town’s history of anti-Asian hate. US News & World Report and San Diego Union-Tribune were among 178 outlets that have carried the story.

Esquire interviewed Percival Everett about his new novel James. “I flatter myself to imagine that I’m in conversation with Twain and writing the novel that he couldn’t write,” said Everett, explaining the origin of his idea for the book, a tale told from the perspective of Jim from Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Yahoo republished the interview

Politico California Playbook noted that Politico is working with the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability and the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future to host “Climate Forward 2024: Climate at the Crossroads” on April 4 at USC. The conference will feature experts from politics, government, media and academia on climate change issues. (Register to attend.)

Voice of America interviewed Robert English about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s election win on Sunday.

Yahoo News posted a Conversation article by Lisa Bitel about the real St. Patrick.

PsyPost covered a study by USC Rossier and USC Dornsife researchers who revealed that transcendent thinking — a type of big-picture thinking about the world and one’s place in it — may have lasting benefits on adolescents’ brain development. Nature’s Scientific Reports published the study whose authors included Mary Helen Immordino-Yang.

 

March 18, 2024

The New Yorker featured an in-depth profile of Percival Everett, including an anecdote about how he cared for an injured raven at one point. NPR also spoke with Everett about his new novel, James, which reimagines Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from Jim’s point of view.

The Conversation posted an article by Devin Griffiths about how the movie Dune inspired environmental and ecological awareness through its narrative. Yahoo reposted the story.

Los Angeles Times quoted Hector Reyes in a story about artist Fabian Debora, who has an exhibit opening at the Forest Lawn Museum featuring pieces portraying modern subjects inspired by the style of Renaissance artist Caravaggio.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy featured the $50 million gift from USC Dornsife alumni Ron and Leslie Sherwin on their list of top 50 donors in 2023.

March 15, 2024

The Economist featured James, a new novel by Percival Everett which offers a fresh perspective on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by reimagining the story from Jim’s point of view.

Financial Times profiled author Viet Thanh Nguyen, highlighting his memoir A Man of Two Faces, as well as novels The Sympathizer and The Committed. Nguyen spoke of his writing, his family, the immigrant experience, and his political views.

CalMatters quoted Christian Grose in an article about how the war in Gaza influenced the California primary election by voters who withheld support for President Joe Biden, demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. “It’s always easier to vote for no one than it is to vote for somebody as a protest,” said Grose. The Press Democrat and the Redwood City Pulse republished the article.

The Daily Dot mentioned a USC Dornsife survey revealing that between 65% and 70% of Chinese people supported President Xi Jinping—significantly lower than previous polls have shown.

Revista published an article by Brian Palmer-Rubin about the economic impact of Mexico’s booming berry industry.

March 14, 2024

Big Think covered a pre-print study by Norbert Schwarz on AI-generated humor. Schwarz primed ChatGPT with various types of humor, then human participants crafted similar jokes, which were rated by a human panel for funniness. The study found no significant difference between AI- and human-generated jokes, although ChatGPT’s entry “Local Man Discovers New Emotion, Still Can’t Describe It Properly” received the highest rating.

Spectrum News (Washington, DC) interviewed Manuel Pastor about Republican calls for a return of Trump-era immigration policies. No public link available.

Fast Company cited a USC Dornsife study on potential fallout for a couple when one partner receives a promotion.

Los Angeles Times wrote about Elizabeth Alexander of the Mellon Foundation and her support for memorials and monuments that include the project, Ireichō, led by USC professor Duncan Ryūken Williams.

March 13, 2024

CURE Magazine quoted Duke Han for an article about financial scams targeting cancer patients. “Whenever a person is in a state of dependency, it makes the situation more prone to financial abuse,” he said. Han also was quoted in a blog by the Association of Health Care Journalists on how AI may give rise to even more scams.

Open Secrets interviewed Christian Grose about why California leads the nation in ballot measures. Grose explained Western states make it very easy for issues to end up on the ballot.

Telemundo interviewed PhD candidate Jose Alcocer about the importance of the Latino vote, the recent USC-CSULB-Cal Poly Pomona California poll, and the role of Latino voters in the California Senate race.

March 12, 2024

The Stanford Social Innovation Review published a piece by USC Dornsife Dean Amber Miller on the impactful work of the USC Dornsife Public Exchange and the importance of partnerships between academia and public-serving institutions and organizations. Miller highlighted that the Public Exchange is applying a model that works much like tech transfer to help agencies and organizations address issues such as food insecurity in Los Angeles.

Financial Times spoke with Mary Helen Immordino-Yang for a story about the effects of routines, noting that sometimes they can be detrimental. Immordino-Yang said, “Novel experiences are really fundamental to the way we conceptualize ourselves,” and that new experiences keep the mind sharp.

The Fresno Bee spoke with Christian Grose about Republican candidate Steve Garvey.

The Conversation posted an article by Vahe Peroomian about potential interruptions to solar power generation during the upcoming solar eclipse. Yahoo News reposted the article.

CURE spoke with Duke Han about the vulnerabilities cancer patients face, including being exposed to financial scams.

March 11, 2024

Elle interviewed Lanita Jacobs about Black comedy. Jacobs says that “Black anger and despair meets rage but gets expressed in comedic retorts.” AOL and Yahoo Life ran the story.

The New Republic and Los Angeles Times Book Club newsletter mentioned Percival Everett who is now an Oscar-adjacent winner since American Fiction won for Best Original Screenplay. It is based on his book Erasure.

The New York Times ran an opinion piece by Jacob Soll comparing President Joe Biden’s economic policy to Alexander Hamilton’s vision for propelling the country’s economy through strategic economic development.

Sacramento Bee republished an US Weekly story about USC alumni America Ferrara.

March 8, 2024

Economist mentioned research conducted by Matthew Kahn that revealed the employment gap improved for mothers with the post-pandemic rise of remote and hybrid work opportunities.

Money Talks News mentioned a study from the USC Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) on LA food insecurity in a story ranking the most expensive cities for groceries.

March 7, 2024

Domani (Italy) cited comments by Hajar Yazdiha bout the trends #Stayathomegirlfriend and #Traditionalwives for a Business Insider article.

Al Jazeera, for Super Tuesday coverage, interviewed Christian Grose about the presidential race and candidates’ vulnerabilities. (Grose appears at timestamps 0:48 and 1:56.) He was quoted in a The Sacramento Bee story about the California primary election, which  The San Luis Obispo Tribune also reposted.

March 6, 2024

The Atlantic quoted Scott Kanoski on the effects of Ozempic on the brain, noting that the diabetes and weight-loss drug triggers the release of GLP-1, a hormone that signals a person is full.

Phys.org ran a commentary for which it quoted Carly Kenkel about concerns that the International Olympic Committee wants to build a tower for watching the two-day surf competition for the 2024 Paris Summer Games in the middle of a coral reef in Tahiti.

Phys.org quoted Matt Pennell about a mentee’s study with a surprising finding that yeast species diversity increases much farther from the equator and are more abundant in forests near mountains.

Business Insider interviewed Stanley Rosen about China’s likely reaction to primary results.

BBC World News, KTLA-TV and LAist covered last night’s Super Tuesday Watch Party with the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future and USC Annenberg. (No public links are available.)

Los Angeles Times mentioned an earlier poll by USC Dornsife that looked at the District Attorney race.

March 5, 2024

New York Times quoted Christian Grose about the Senate race and U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s prospects as the Democratic frontrunner.

The Washington Post spoke with Soeren Mattke about the importance of early detection when diagnosing mild cognitive impairment. Yahoo News reposted the story.

Spectrum News 1 “Inside the Issues” interviewed Robert English about the war in Ukraine having “ground down to a stalemate.”

March 4, 2024

New York Times interviewed professor emeritus Richard Easterlin for a story about the parallels between the economic situations for millennials and the youngest of the baby boomers.

USA Today interviewed Manuel Pastor about how Super Tuesday results will indicate what strategies the parties need to take to engage voters of diverse communities ahead of the November election.

Newsweek quoted Christian Grose on the challenges Republican candidate Steve Garvey faces in the California U.S. Senate race.

Wall Street Journal reviewed a new history and political science book by Nathan Perl-Rosenthal called The Age of Revolutions, in which he explains revolutions such as in  Saint-Domingue (afterward Haiti) and Spanish America, in addition to the revolutions in America and France.

FOX 11 Los Angeles highlighted experts who were panelists at the recent USC Warschaw Conference on Practical Politics, including Robert Shrum and Mike Murphy of USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future for Elex Michaelson’s weekly politics show “The Issue Is.” (Starts at 19:16.)

March 1, 2024

Los Angeles Times quoted Christian Grose about campaign strategies in the county supervisor race between incumbent Kathy Barger and four challengers. Yahoo News also ran the story.

Moh El-Naggar was featured in a Q&A with The Scientist for his work on electric bacteria.

Pasadena Now selected Properties of Thirst by Marianne Wiggins as its “One City, One Story” book for 2024.

Sacramento Bee, in a story about legislation that would provide aid to non-working, undocumented seniors, cited data on taxes paid by immigrants that was compiled by the California Immigrant Data Portal, which is directed by Manuel Pastor.

February 29, 2024

Daily Trojan covered a webinar about AI in classrooms and quoted Jen Sopchockchai Bankard.

KCBS-AM’s The State of California podcast and live broadcast featured research from a recent study conducted by USC Dornsife’s Center for Economic and Social Research, on parents’ feelings about issues such as school choice and classroom instruction on race.

The Conversation mentioned Sylvain Barbot and his work using satellite images to analyze the development of the war in Ukraine.

February 28, 2024

BBC noted the Oscar-nominated film “American Fiction” is based on the novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett.

Seattle Times interviewed Devin Griffith about Frank Herbert’s “Dune” as a social commentary in light of the upcoming release of the movie “Dune: Part One.”

February 27, 2024

Los Angeles Times interviewed Manuel Pastor for a series about Latino political representation in South LA and the area’s history.

BNN ran a story about the effort by the “USC Votes” campaign to draw greater voter participation by students for which it interviewed Douglas Becker.

KNBC-TV featured an NBC News interview with Robert English about the LA ballerina with US-Russian citizenship, Ksenia Karelina, who has been detained in Russia.

The Atlantic interviewed Darby Saxbe for a story exploring the topic of codependency in relationships.

Los Angeles Times interviewed Jody Agius Vallejo about the family-owned Mercado González grocery store opening in Costa Mesa. She explained the new location expands the store’s consumer base beyond Latino communities.

February 26, 2024

Forbes, Wall Street Journal and USA Today covered the study by USC Dornsife’s Center for Economic and Social Research on parents’ feelings about controversial school topics such as instruction on issues such as LGBTQ+ inclusion and race, plus the use of public funds to subsidize vouchers for private schools.

Los Angeles Daily News highlighted a recent talk by Francille Wilson on the crucial role of Black women in the fight for voting equality and in election turnout.

The Atlantic published an article by Nathan Perl-Rosenthal about revolutions and the impact of changing generational perspectives on the revolutionary process..

The Nation interviewed Hajar Yazdiha for a story about President Joe Biden’s political standing with Muslim Americans amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Business Insider spoke with Robert English about recent actions by Russian president Vladimir Putin and the Western perspective on the war in Ukraine.

The Conversation published an analysis by Sylvain Barbot who explained how he and other Earth scientists used open-source satellite data to visualize and assess the destruction of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Yahoo reposted the article.

February 23, 2024

Nikkei Asia published a contributed article by Derek Grossman who says the United States is about to miss the deadline to sign pacts with three Southeast Asian countries due to partisan gridlock in Congress.

The Conversation posted an article by Sylvain Barbot about how Earth scientists use open-source satellite data to monitor and analyze the impact of the war in Ukraine. Yahoo reposted the article.

Business Insider spoke with Robert English about recent actions by Russian president Vladimir Putin and the Western perspective on the war in Ukraine.

CNBC, New England Cable News, KNBC-TV mentioned Karen Tongson in a story about college debt forgiveness.

February 22, 2024

Wall Street Journal interviewed Sergey Nuzhdin about an Australia-led study sequencing the genome of kelp. Researchers are using artificial intelligence tools from Google as part of a larger effort to develop giant kelp that is resilient to warmer water temperatures.

Los Angeles Daily News summarized the highlights of a talk by Francille Wilson on the crucial role of Black women in the fight for voting equality.

Anna Saavedra co-authored a study on controversial topics in schools that was mentioned in stories by The New York Times, Forbes, USA Today, The 74, EdSource and Yahoo News.

Spectrum News 1 (link unavailable) interviewed Wandi Bruine de Bruin about ways to help the environment.

February 21, 2024

NBC News’ “Top Story With Tom Llamas” interviewed Robert English about Russia’s detainment of Los Angeles ballerina Ksenia Karelina, a dual citizen.

The Press-Democrat interviewed Duncan Ryūken Williams about the three-part monument honoring Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, “Irei: National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration.”

Newsweek interviewed Christian Grose regarding the Senate race and California’s top-two primary.

The Atlantic posted an article by Nathan Perl-Rosenthal about revolutions and the impact of changing generational perspectives on the revolutionary process.

USC News quoted Anna Saavedra in a story assessing parents’ responses to controversial school topics. BNN Breaking and Phys.org republished the story.

February 20, 2024

Sacramento Bee interviewed Christian Grose on why presidential candidate Donald Trump hasn’t endorsed California Senate candidate Steve Garvey. Two other McClatchy papers, Modesto Bee and Fresno Bee, also ran the story.

BBC World News’ “The History Hour” (also a podcast) featured an interview with Lisa Bitel about the history of Valentine’s Day. (Starts at 10:28.) The show also aired on Capital Public Radio and 64 other NPR affiliate stations over the weekend.

Spectrum News 1 (No public link available) interviewed Patrick James on former president Donald Trump’s threats to withdraw from NATO if he is reelected.

February 17, 2024

LAist spoke with Sneha Kohli about the history of Applied Behavior Analysis therapy.

Business Insider spoke with Christian Grose about voters’ concerns about President Joe Biden’s age.

February 16, 2024

The Hill posted an op-ed by Gregory Treverton about the urgent need for U.S. and European allies to address democratic backsliding in Ukraine.

Spectrum News 1 interviewed Sarah Portnoy about her class, “Stories and Sazón of LatinX Food and Culture.”

Inside Higher Ed mentioned the USC Dornsife Alumni Mentorship Program

San Francisco Chronicle cited poll results from USC Dornsife in a story about U.S. Rep. Katie Porter’s campaign ad strategy. The same poll was cited by Fox 11 in a story about the California primary election. Yahoo reposted the story. POLITICO‘s California Playbook and KCRA 3 (link unavailable) also cited the poll results.

February 15, 2024

Sacramento Bee interviewed Christian Grose about the influence of spending by political action committees on the California Assembly race for District 6 (Sacramento area).

Newsweek interviewed Robert Shrum of USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future for a critical story about U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland’s leadership of the Justice Department.

Phys.org ran a story about a USC Dornsife analysis of gender bias in text and images on Google News that was published by Nature.

February 14, 2024

New York Times interviewed Robert Shrum of the USC Dornsife Center of the Political Future about a Super Bowl ad by presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

February 13, 2024

Business Insider quoted Robert English about Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Sacramento Bee interviewed Christian Grose about the tight California U.S. Senate race. He said all candidates have the potential to sway independent voters. Modesto Bee, Fresno Bee, Yahoo News and AOL all carried the story.

February 12, 2024

Newsweek cited a tweet by Robert Shrum of the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future in reaction to a Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Super Bowl ad that he and other political experts said appears plagiarized.

Los Angeles Times interviewed Margaret Gatz about the presidential candidates’ brain health.

Business Insider spoke with Christian Grose about voters’ concerns about President Joe Biden.

NBC News interviewed Professor Emerita Wendy Wood about how to stay on track forming new healthy habits to fulfill your resolutions.

Women’s Health via Yahoo Life quoted Jason Buehle about how restaurant menus can prompt customers to order more food.

Wales Online noted a podcast interview from “Diary of a CEO” with David Raichlen who explained that the longer you stay seated during the day, the higher your risk of developing dementia

The Conversation published an article by David Albertson about the ancient Greeks’ complex view of love and desire. Yahoo reposted the article.

February 9, 2024

LAist interviewed Josh West about Laurel Canyon’s history of mudslides. West noted that home construction in canyons creates pathways for water to flow rather than be absorbed by the soil.

February 8, 2024

POLITICO spoke with Christian Grose about Prop 8 and its impact on voter turnout.

Phys.org ran a story about new research by Philip Maechling, a USC Dornsife researcher at the Southern California Earthquake Center, for which scientists used a supercomputer to assess earthquake hazards. The story also mentions that the work on CyberShake was made possible by Pegasus, a workflow management system designed by research director Ewa Deelman and her team at USC ISI.

Elle magazine interviewed Danzy Senna about her upcoming novel, “Colored Television,” a dark comedy about a biracial novelist struggling to publish her novel.

February 7, 2024

Los Angeles Times interviewed Rima Habre about research indicating that wildfires such as the massive Butte Fire impede access to drinking water.

February 6, 2024

Boston Globe interviewed Kit Myers for a story about elective egg freezing and how more people are choosing not to use the eggs. Myers, who has been studying egg freezing, suggested the trend may be about something beyond wanting to bear children.

SFGate interviewed Christian Grose about the race to fill former U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s seat in Congress. Grose explained how California’s 20th Congressional District — McCarthy’s former district representing the southern and southeastern Central Valley — became more conservative after redistricting efforts dispersed Latino voters into other districts.

The Conversation posted an article by Gregory Treverton about the U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for three American soldiers killed in a drone strike by Iranian-backed militias. Yahoo reposted the article.

February 5, 2024

Daily Trojan and Annenberg Media have published tributes to Jan Amend, the divisional dean of life sciences for USC Dornsife.

Reuters interviewed Soeren Mattke about China’s ability to effectively roll out Alzheimer’s drugs like Leqembi, highlighting the country’s lack of a robust primary care system.

February 2, 2024

Associated Press quoted Hajar Yazdiha on presidential candidate Haley’s efforts to appeal to conservatives. Yazdiha noted that Haley will “strategically deploy her identity in one moment and not the next.” (Reposted and broadcast by 100 outlets including Washington Post)

Bon Appetit interviewed Karen Tongson for a story about the trend in higher food prices at restaurants. Yahoo also ran the story.

ProPublica referenced research led by a USC Dornsife team to evaluate the body-cam footage of LAPD officers.

February 1, 2024

New York Times, for a multimedia story about the nation’s sluggish post-COVID recovery in K-12 student achievement, interviewed Ann Owens about why students from higher-income families are recovering academically faster than poorer students. Owens said the trend is likely due to income and racial segregation, which exacerbate achievement gaps.

Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Shannon Gibson on the reasons activists use shocking tactics, like tossing soup on Raphael’s Mona Lisa, to raise awareness about climate change

Orange County Register featured USC Dornsife alum and Yorba Linda mayor, Tara Campbell, who, when she was elected in 2016 became the nation’s youngest woman mayor in U.S. history.

January 31, 2024

Elle interviewed Danzy Senna about her upcoming novel, Colored Television.

January 30, 2024

The Mirror (UK), in an article sharing tips to avoid overeating, mentioned a 2011 study by Wendy Wood that found moviegoers ate 30% less popcorn at the cinema when they used their non-dominant hand.

January 29, 2024

The Guardian, in a story about the health benefits of running to raise funds for charities, quoted David Raichlen about the evolution of human exercise.

Business Insider, for a story hypothesizing the potential effect of a second Trump term on Taiwan and China relations, cited a previous quote by Stanley Rosen; Rosen had said Trump is an “unreliable ally” for China.

WebMD interviewed Scott Kanoski about new research showing we have parallel fat and sugar-craving signal pathways from the gut to the brain that activate dopamine. Kanoski says that in addition to metabolism, the gut-brain connection also matters for cognitive health.

January 25, 2024

Nikkei Asia published an op-ed by Derek Grossman about the New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s stance on China relations.

January 24, 2024

The New York Times interviewed Paulina Oliva at a national conference about the rise of economists specializing in climate change. Oliva says more women and people of color are becoming economists who focus on that area.

Washington Post quoted David Raichlen on a new study led by Washington University in St. Louis that showed exercise provides great benefits for brain health, including slowing memory loss.

CNN, in coverage of Ron DeSantis’s decision to end his campaign, interviewed Mike Murphy of the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future about Nikki Haley’s inconsistent criticism of rival Donald Trump. Political Wire interviewed Murphy for his assessment of Haley’s campaign, and MSNBC’s Katy Tur interviewed Murphy earlier this week about Trump’s legal troubles on his candidacy.

CNN also interviewed Christian Grose about his research showing voters in states with open primaries tend to select more moderate candidates to move ahead to the general election.

LAist ran a brief in its newsletters about the state expanding CalFresh benefits and mentioned research by USC Dornsife and the Keck School of Medicine of USC showing a rise in food insecurity among LA households.

KCRW-FM “Press Play” interviewed Karen Tongson about the popularity of “normporn” dramas like “This Is Us” and “Parenthood” and their appeal to queer viewers. (Tongson has a new book on the topic.)

CapRadio ran a CalMatters story summarizing coverage of the debate hosted by the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, Fox 11 Los Angeles and Politico on Monday. KCRW-FM’s “Press Play” and Spectrum News 1 also summarized the debate.

January 23, 2024

CNN spoke with Natalia Molina about the cultural significance of food and restaurants in light of a Pew Research report showing nearly every U.S. county has a Mexican restaurant.

Daily Trojan quoted George Newhouse in a story about the selection of LA’s next police chief.

KTLA-TV published a National Press Club Journalism Institute item quoting Jane Junn in a news item advising journalists on best practices in analyzing poll data.

January 19, 2024

Roll Call noted next Monday’s Senate debate will be hosted by USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future in collaboration with FOX 11 Los Angeles and POLITICO. (This is a ticketed event and is viewable on FOX 11, as well as on live streams hosted by the center and POLITICO. Other news outlets have RSVPed to cover it.)

Nonprofit Quarterly published a commentary co-authored by Manuel Pastor about how nonprofits and philanthropists should collaborate more effectively and leverage shared infrastructure to better address social injustices. He and co-author Sulma Arias of People’s Action Institute and People’s Action also offered five steps for organizations and donors to empower social movements.

January 18, 2024

The Economist reported on a China Quarterly article by Brett Carter and Erin Ashely Baggott that showed public support for the Chinese government is much lower than assumed.

Earth.com spoke with Melissa Guzman for an article about insect biodiversity.

The Economist cited a study by Donald Grasse about the genocide carried out by the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Grasse, a visiting instructor at the University of Chicago who wrote the study as a postdoc at the USC Dornsife Center for International Studies, found most estimates undercounted the casualties in low-income areas

January 17, 2024

Business Insider interviewed Stanley Rosen about China’s reaction to the newly elected president of Taiwan and how it would react if former U.S. President Trump were re-elected. Yahoo also ran the story.

The New York Times published a transcription from its podcast “Hacks on Tap” for which Frank Bruni interviewed Mike Murphy of USC Dornsife’s Center for Political Future about the significance of the Iowa caucus results. Murphy explains whether it bodes well for candidate Nikki Haley. (The full podcast is here)

Earth.com spoke with Melissa Guzman in an article about insect biodiversity.

 

TIME published an article by Hajar Yazdiha about how Martin Luther King Jr. has been mythologized over time.

January 16, 2024

The Telegraph interviewed Wendy Wood about reviving our New Year’s resolutions by making them a habit. Yahoo News also ran the story.

The Guardian quoted Hajar Yazdiha about how politicians and celebrities have misconstrued the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. for their own ends. Yazdiha, a sociologist who researches race and equity, noted that the new messaging is sometimes at odds with Dr. King’s original intent. AOL and Yahoo News also ran the story.

Elle mentioned USC alumni America Ferrara and Ryan Piers Williams met at the university in an article about the latter. Yahoo News Canada and Yahoo News UK republished the article.

January 12, 2024

Inside Higher Ed ran an essay, “A Script In Grief,” by Natalia Molina about navigating academic work while coping with grief.

WSJ quoted Matthew Kahn in a story about a Senate Budget Committee hearing on the risk of climate change to states’ and local governments’ credit statuses. Kahn said pension obligations and suburban flight pose a bigger risk.

The Conversation posted an article by Hajar Yazdiha about Martin Luther King Jr.’s stance on Israel and its conflicts with Palestinians, as well as his anti-war activism. Yahoo and the Caledonian Record reposted the article.

NBC affiliate KMIR-TV (Palm Springs) interviewed Steven Lopez about how to help a family member with mental illness.

January 11, 2024

Los Angeles Times profiled writer and USC Dornsife alumna Venita Blackburn, noting her talent for “flash fiction” and previewing the debut of her novel, “Dead in Long Beach, California.”

January 10, 2024

KCBS-AM interviewed Christian Grose about the U.S. Supreme Court hearing the challenge against Colorado for its decision to leave former President Trump off the state ballot.

January 9, 2024

The Atlantic interviewed Joe Árvai for a story about brands’ overuse of the term “plant-based.” The story also noted how consumers are influenced by such terms based on recent research that Árvai had co-authored with colleagues at USC Price, USC Schaeffer Center, and USC Dornsife’s Center for Economic and Social Research.

January 8, 2024

Wall Street Journal quoted Mary Helen Immordino-Yang about the importance of setting aside time on the weekends so that the brain can enter “default mode” to reflect and recharge

Live Science interviewed John Vidale about a new study published in Nature indicating the Earth wobbles every 8.5 years. Space.com also ran the story.

January 5, 2024

LA Times spoke with Steve Ross about the history of antisemitism in Los Angeles.

Politico published a commentary from Jacob Soll in an article featuring predictions for the upcoming year in politics.

The New York Times spoke with Wendy Wood about how to set yourself up for success with Dry January.

LA Times mentioned Percival Everett and the new film adaptation of his novel, Erasure. Yahoo News reposted the article.

Huffington Post spoke with Steve Westberg about why people are obsessed with Stanley cups.

January 4, 2024

LAist spoke with David Caron about the reappearance of bioluminescent blue waves on Los Angeles-area beaches.

Los Angeles Times spoke with Karen Tongson about the pro-LGBT messages in the 2024 Rose Parade.

Variety spoke with Stanley Rosen about censorship in storytelling for Chinese filmmakers. Yahoo News reposted the article.

LAist spoke with Kyla Thomas about why people are not likely to move out of LA County. KPCC also cited the study from USC Dornsife CESR.

January 3, 2024

Quanta spoke with Matt Pennell about new findings that shed light on how quickly evolution can occur in different species.