USC Dornsife News

Students and faculty are recognized for their work in the community.

USC Dornsife’s Young Scientists Program hosts cancer education workshops at inner-city elementary schools to reduce fear and encourage young students to pursue science. [4½ min read]

Thanks to a gift from an alumna, USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project is expanding its Little Yoginis program to teach neighborhood first- through third-grade students yoga, helping them focus at school and overcome stress.

USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project connects students with volunteer opportunities helping the homeless as part of the university’s commitment to reducing homelessness in Los Angeles County.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Foshay Learning Center near USC learn about emerging technologies, including 3-D printing, drones and virtual reality, as part of a Joint Educational Project Young Scientists Program event.

Los Angeles City Councilmember and Trojan Paul Krekorian receives honor from USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project for exemplifying the “spirit of service.”

USC leaders speak to students about the opportunities available to them.

A Harry Potter-themed reading contest incentivized fifth-graders to polishs their reading skills thanks to USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project, which joined forces with nonprofit United Voice of Literacy to coach young readers.