USC Dornsife’s Sarah Gualtieri explores the vibrant history and valuable contributions of Southern California’s thriving Syrian American community, reversing stereotypes and finding unexpected links with Latin America.
Bob Shrum of political science moderates a lively discussion about the 2016 presidential candidates’ road to the White House.
Psychology researchers find that issues related to purity can determine how close — or how far away — we want to be with someone in social and political circles.
A Department of Education grant awarded to psychologist Daphna Oyserman will help turn a research-based program into a tool that boosts school children’s academic success.
Matthew Kahn is committed to helping urban areas achieve the win-win scenario of economic growth and environmental sustainability. He joins the USC Dornsife economics faculty full-time this Fall.
A specialist in early American political thought and gender studies, Mark Kann, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and History and Associates Chair Emeritus in Social Science, was a revered scholar and beloved teacher.
The population of older adults will soon overtake that of young people in much of the world. An innovative program will allow students to explore topics in aging in a country at the forefront of this “silver tsunami.”
Outstanding students, exceptional alumni, prestigious scholarships and new leadership top the list of subjects our readers found most intriguing this past year. As we say goodbye to 2015, we look back at the 10 most read USC Dornsife stories from the past 12 months.
USC Dornsife psychologist John Monterosso describes the common pitfalls in keeping New Year’s resolutions — and makes a case for why you might want to rethink the well-intentioned ones that sap pleasure from your life.
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