USC Dornsife News

Nikki and Shaliz Aflatooni immerse themselves in volunteer opportunities as undergrads. It’s their way of giving back after receiving merit scholarships. [5 ¾ min read]

The U.S. maintains close ties to numerous governments whose values and policies conflict with America’s, and it has for decades, explains Jeffrey Fields of international relations.

In a special address at USC, President Kersti Kaljulaid discusses how the Baltic nation of 1.3 million people has built and secures an all-electronic government.

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón meets with USC Dornsife dean and faculty during a visit to USC where he gives a President’s Distinguished Lecture to an enthusiastic audience. [3 1/2 min read]

The world leader explains why he visited USC and his hope and vision for collaboration between his country and California. [3 1/4 min read]

Gregory Treverton of international relations, who chaired the United States’ National Intelligence Council for over two years leading up to President Donald Trump’s inauguration, discusses the current status of U.S. intelligence efforts and its standing in the global community. [4 3/4 min read]

New research by USC Dornsife scientists shows domoic acid from ocean algae is a chronic problem with natural and man-made origins. [3 3/4 min read]

Bookpacking in Louisiana. Examining art and culture in Cuba. Digging up ancient artifacts in Greece. Exploring hip hop culture in Paris. USC Dornsife students reap the educational rewards of travel — benefiting from a tradition that stretches back as far as ancient times.

Author and accidental globe-trotter Geoff Dyer talks about why travel has been so central to his writing.