USC Dornsife News

The Wrigley Institute Scientific Diving Discovery Program helps students from underrepresented minority groups get certified as professional science divers.

The relationship between modernist authors H.D. and Bryher spanned two world wars, four decades and even a few marriages (to other people).

New to USC Dornsife, Elias Picazo grew up in California’s Central Valley. Now he inspires students to pursue careers in science.

Alyssa Young found support from USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative and the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund. She, in turn, helped others find their way.

USC Dornsife professor Sarah Portnoy and USC Annenberg professor Amara Aguilar also collaborate on a related course teaching students how to use digital media to share oral histories.

Service has been at the heart of the USC Dornsife experience for Sanghavi, who on May 13 receives degrees in human biology and in pharmacology and drug development.

Encounters with key faculty members helped Hameedha Khan overcome the uncertainty that marked her initial days at USC.

A beloved Los Angeles landmark, the Nayarit, founded by the grandmother of USC Dornsife historian Natalia Molina, fed the senses — not only with its acclaimed regional Mexican cuisine but also by providing a haven where the marginalized could feel seen and find belonging.

Since graduating in 2015 with a degree in comparative literature, Tiffany Babb has made a career out of writing about the things she finds most interesting. [4¾ min read]