USC Dornsife News

Our vast store of medical supplies is supposed to protect us against a wide range of potential threats. Why don't we have what's needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic?

A COVID-19 diagnosis within a family can cause significant distress. Experts from the USC Dornsife Center for the Changing Family offer tips to help families weather the psychological storm together. [3 ¼ min read]

Modern society could learn a thing or two from early Christians, who sent money to those in need outside of their own communities, writes Cavan Concannon, professor of religion at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

New analysis of marginalized communities in Los Angeles County by the USC Dornsife Program for Environmental and Regional Equity reveals those most at risk of devastating fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. [4 min read]

As Keck Medicine of USC health care workers seek equipment to guard them from COVID-19, their colleagues at USC Dornsife and throughout the Trojan community are stepping up. [4 min read]

A survey through USC’s Understanding America Study shows how people's beliefs and behaviors evolved in the face of this novel threat.

For best results, transfer your workplace habits to your new home workspace. [3¼ min read]

While the country adapts to a different way of life in the face of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, USC Dornsife sociologist Andrew Lakoff discusses the limits of being prepared and the dangers of being unprepared. [5¼ min read]

A national USC survey reveals that more than 25% of Americans believe they’re in no danger of being infected with COVID-19 in the next three months. The vast majority recognize the value of handwashing and sanitizing to keep themselves safe from infection. [3½ min read]