USC Dornsife News

From scientific breakthroughs to Olympic medals to acclaimed new books, 2024 was a banner year for USC Dornsife faculty, students and alumni.

USC Dornsife scholars explore “home” — from its depiction in historic artwork to nature’s architectural miracles. Wishing you, your family and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy new year.

USC Dornsife study finds that food insecurity fell 5% last year, but 25% of county households still struggle to put food on the table amid food program cuts and lingering high costs.

Elementary school students, guided by USC Dornsife scholars, find learning about the nervous system is music to their brains.

The director of national intelligence is the president’s principal adviser on intelligence. A former White House intelligence official explains the role and how the person in it serves the nation.

USC Dornsife scientists discover how a deadly combination of factors led to disaster. They hope their research will help identify other regions vulnerable to similar flooding events.

As USC Dornsife’s LABarometer marks its fifth anniversary, survey director Kyla Thomas notes the broad insights and significant benefits the survey offers Angelenos.

National leaders may be struggling to agree, but businesses see the economic benefits of clean energy, states are cutting emissions, and people everywhere are more cognizant of their actions.

The Raubinheimer Outstanding Faculty Awards and Outstanding Staff Awards recognize scholarly achievement and contributions to USC.