News media still pressing the mute button on women’s sports
A 30-year USC-Purdue study finds that television news and ESPN’s SportsCenter continue to ignore women’s sports — and online media coverage isn’t much better. [3½ min read] Read More
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Reisler and Molina named University Professor and Distinguished Professor
The selective awards recognize significant accomplishments by leading scholars in their fields. [2½ min read] Read More
USC Dornsife art historian named a Guggenheim Fellow
Lisa Pon earns the prestigious honor for her exploration of Renaissance artist Raphael’s collaborations. [2 min read] Read More
USC Dornsife faculty member embarks on journey to the top of the Earth
Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Ray Stevens travels to Nepal to begin his ascent of Mount Everest and raise awareness about rare diseases. [6 min read] Read More
In 1949, Kathy Fiscus fell down a well. What happened next is breaking news
USC Dornsife historian William Deverell’s new book examines the tragic event that sparked the first live television news coverage in America. [6 min read] Read More
Move over, corn and soybeans: The next biofuel source could be giant sea kelp
A new underwater farming technique could make giant sea kelp a viable and sustainable source of biofuel. [3½ min read] Read More
Why Christianity put away its dancing shoes — only to find them again centuries later
The tradition of Christian dance did not happen overnight. For the first five centuries of Christianity, the church opposed dancing. But as time went on dance continued to be integrated into Christianity. [5¾ min read] Read More
Research shows how a sugary diet early in life could mean memory trouble later
The study by a team of researchers at USC Dornsife, UCLA and the University of Georgia, Athens, finds a direct connection between particular bacteria in the gut and impaired brain function. [3½ min read] Read More
Asian Americans top target for threats and harassment during pandemic
Since the very beginning of the pandemic, hate crimes toward Asians and Asian Americans have gotten increased media attention. A recent study confirms that these events are happening more often. [3¼ min read] Read More
Tips for maintaining motivation and mental energy as the pandemic drags on
USC experts emphasize the value of practicing self-care, taking breaks as needed and trusting in good habits to help us make it through this pandemic. [2¾ min reading] Read More
