USC Dornsife News

The program provides a new model for bringing academic research into the public square, with a focus on social impact. [7¼ min read]

John Wilson is working to improve the well-being of Angelenos through two USC Dornsife Public Exchange projects. [5 min read]

The jargon used to describe climate change can feel overwhelming and confusing to someone who isn't a climate scientist. Here are some common terms translated to plain language. [6½ min read]

Nearly 1 million Los Angeles County residents are still food insecure, according to a new report spearheaded by USC Dornsife’s Public Exchange. [2¾ min read]

“It sounds like you’re talking over people,” said one study participant in a USC/United Nations Foundation study. Participants offered helpful suggestions for improving climate language. [4½ min read]

Earth scientist William Berelson installs a network of devices designed to create a detailed map of greenhouse gases and other noxious emissions in L.A. neighborhoods. [3½ min read]

Slightly more than a quarter of residents made improvements to their diet, while just under a quarter reported a move to less healthy nutrition. [2¾ min read]

The COVID-19 pandemic upended lives around the world. Where do we go from here? [12¼ min read time]

As the climate crisis escalates, USC Dornsife experts are studying ways to quickly enact positive change and find a path to greener days.