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Tariffs: What are they, who pays for them and who do they benefit?

Interest in tariffs has increased due to recent political proposals and policies. Economics professor Monica Morlacco explains the ins and outs of these international taxes.

October 1, 2024
Fearful Humpty Dumpty labeled “Excessive Protections” slips from a “Tariff Wall” as men hold him with a “Stand Pat” strap
Faculty

Bruce Smith, English professor and influential William Shakespeare scholar

Bruce Smith explored the physicality of Shakespeare’s plays and pioneered new ways of examining sexuality and masculinity in the Bard’s works.

September 4, 2024
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John Callaghan, biology professor at USC Dornsife, served as university marshal for 30 years

A human anatomy teacher for four decades, John Callaghan played a key role in USC’s commencement and convocation ceremonies.

August 29, 2024
John Callaghan stands near a window smiling at the camera wearing glasses and USC university marshal regalia
Faculty

New faculty members expand the scope of USC Dornsife’s humanities this fall

Professors bring expertise in topics such as Greek philosophy, Central American literature and rabbinic texts.

August 27, 2024
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New social sciences faculty joining USC Dornsife bring diverse scholarship

New social sciences faculty at USC Dornsife offer expertise in tropical rainforests, criminal justice, human language development and more.

August 27, 2024
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Faculty

New faculty members further elevate USC Dornsife’s natural sciences prowess

Professors bring expertise in topics such as quantum field theory, low-energy microbes and mathematical data science.

August 27, 2024
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Science and Technology

‘Mercury bomb’ threatens millions as Arctic temperatures rise

As Arctic permafrost melts and vast stores of toxic mercury put the food chain in grave danger, USC Dornsife scientists find a better way to assess the hazard.

August 15, 2024
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Faculty

Fulbright Scholar awards go to USC Dornsife professor, lecturer and PhD students

The prestigious awards will enable research and teaching in France, the Czech Republic and Spain’s Canary Islands.

August 9, 2024
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Faculty

From witnessing oppression to investigating resistance

Wolf Gruner, raised in communist East Germany, is transforming the study of mass violence at USC Dornsife’s Center for Advanced Genocide Research, which celebrates its 10th year.

July 25, 2024
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