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Science Olympiad draws top middle and high school STEM students to USC

The 42nd annual Science Olympiad National Tournament came to California for the first time, bringing more than 2,000 students to USC.

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USC Dornsife Magazine honored with one of the communications field’s most prestigious awards

PRSA recognized the magazine’s integrated storytelling strategy, which extends faculty research and alumni stories beyond print through video, social media, live events and digital engagement.

May 21, 2026
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USC Dornsife graduate wins US innovation competition, heads to world final

Darnell Adler, who studied economics, is one of three U.S. winners of Red Bull Basement, a global competition for students and first-time founders.

May 19, 2026
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Mark and Mary Stevens give $200 million to power AI research across USC

The gift from USC Dornsife alumnus Mark Stevens ’81 and his wife, Mary, will support faculty hires, among other initiatives.

May 5, 2026
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Alumni

Alumnus George Stiffman wants you to rethink tofu

There’s more than 30 different tofu textures and tastes. Stiffman ’19 is working to get this variety onto more Americans’ plates.

May 1, 2026
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Science and Technology

How does life begin — and could it exist outside of Earth?

A recent Dornsife Dialogues event explored the new research which is uncovering life in unexpected places.

March 12, 2026
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10 USC Dornsife alumni to watch in 2026

These accomplished alumni are changing everything from our diets to our understanding of ancient life on Earth.

March 12, 2026
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USC Dornsife alumnus aims to be first USC medalist in the Winter Olympics

Only four years after switching to bobsled, former Trojan swimmer and history major Carsten Vissering ’20 finds himself at the pinnacle of the sport.

February 20, 2026
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Alumni

USC Dornsife mathematics alumnus elected to prestigious academies for AI and systems engineering work

Neil Siegel, who graduated with bachelor's and master's degrees in 1974 and ’76, respectively, has been recognized for research on artificial intelligence’s readiness for critical systems such as first-responder dispatch.

February 19, 2026
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USC again named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students

USC was named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students for 2025–26, with 19 in total. Among those, 15 earned degrees or completed a minor at USC Dornsife.

February 3, 2026
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