USC Dornsife News

Wayétu Moore ’09 pens a memoir that explores her escape from Liberia’s civil war and her immigrant experience in America. [8¼ min read]

A distinguished scholar of Renaissance poetry, John Milton and English grammar and syntax, Tufte was a gifted teacher and wise mentor who taught at USC Dornsife for a quarter of a century. [5 min read]

USC Dornsife scholar David Ulin helps us find the places that shaped Didion’s life in the Southland. [6¾ min read]

Get to know the award-winning poet laureate, theologian and USC Dornsife writer in residence. [1¾ min read]

The MacArthur Fellowship awardee and professor of English is USC Dornsife’s 25th faculty member elected to the prestigious AAAS Fellowship. [1½ min read]

Marking the 50th anniversary of The Carpenters’ debut album, a powerful new book by USC Dornsife’s Karen Tongson explores the enduring ability of the duo’s music to transcend cultural differences. [4¾ min read]

Whether you’re a Stark, a Lannister or a Targaryen, nothing might be more beneficial in landing the Iron Throne than a mastery of the letters, arts and sciences. USC Dornsife experts explain how. [5 min read]

Enjoy literary discussions, readings and more at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 13 and 14 at USC. See the schedule of USC Dornsife faculty and alumni participating. [2 min read]

The Visions and Voices event features author Michael Ondaatje reading from ‘Warlight’ followed by a discussion with USC Dornsife Writer in Residence Geoff Dyer and an audience QnA. [1 min read]