USC Dornsife News

If not for a last-minute Hollywood break, 2013 PhD graduate Luka Jones would probably be a philosophy professor.

Economics alumnus Owen Han’s recipe videos have garnered him a social media following of nearly 7 million and a cookbook deal.

Time Lord biology gets a scholarly examination in Scientific American.

The star of the popular Netflix series while studying psychology will speak during the College’s graduation ceremonies — and receive the USC Dornsife Distinguished Alumni Medallion — on May 10.

USC scholars uncover why horror attracts millions of devoted fans — and reveal which frightening films scared them most.

By day, Christopher Muniz teaches students the craft of writing at USC Dornsife. By night, he’s dropping beats at sold-out music festivals.

USC Dornsife English professor MG Lord, author of the book Forever Barbie, explains why we can’t get enough of the iconic doll.

On NBC’s “The Courtship,” 16 men used courtship methods from Regency-era England to win the heart of Nicole Rémy, who graduated from USC Dornsife in 2018 with a degree in geodesign.

Offensive routines, outraged audiences and changing social norms have long been a part of stand-up comedy in America, say USC scholars, who also suggest up-and-coming comedians to watch.