USC Dornsife News

Three incoming class of 2026 students and their loved ones describe how they feel as they set foot on their higher education paths.

Graduate students in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures grapple with how to respond to Russia’s war on Ukraine, which has thrust their studies into the spotlight.

After months of debating remotely, Trojan Debate Squad partners join forces in person to claim the top prize at the national Texas Open competition. [2¼ min read]

Laila Ward, a freshman studying human biology at USC Dornsife, recently took home the crown at the Miss Black Pasadena pageant, which honors local talented teens. [3¾ min read]

Women incarcerated at the California Institution for Women joined a class on memoir writing alongside USC students, facilitating empathy and new perspectives on prison. [4 min read]

Founded by a USC Dornsife alumnus, the unconventional Novus Think Tank enables students to apply their lessons to real-world challenges, while offering a place for Trojans to bond. [6¼ min read]

Spanning neurosciences, philosophy and Spanish, USC Dornsife students have jumped into the race against COVID-19. [4½ min + 2½ min listen]

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped students in Kamy Akhavan’s class “Doing Good” from bettering the world. [4¾ min read]