USC Dornsife News

Celebrated author and Distinguished Professor of English earns one of the literary world’s top honors for his reimagining of a classic American tale.

Percival Everett, Maggie Nelson and Viet Thanh Nguyen were recognized by The New York Times for their literary achievements.

USC Dornsife’s college dean of undergraduate education considers the connective power of reading.

The USC Dornsife Professor Emerita’s influential writing emphasized the importance of post-war and contemporary writers.

USC Dornsife’s Department of English, with the support of the Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation, awards the $20,000 prize during a gala at USC on April 18.

Scholars explore the perennially popular playwright and the reasons behind his staying power.

Gifting roses and celebrating love on Valentine’s Day are now a normal part of courtship, but the history behind these choices may surprise you.

A celebrated poet and Nobel laureate, Louise Glück wrote about mortality, broken families and human frailty with devastating wryness and quiet beauty.

Ada Limón is the first woman of Mexican ancestry to be named U.S. poet laureate. Through her understanding of social media and the power of connection, she strives to make poetry accessible to everyone.