Los Angeles is known for sunshine, entertainment and beaches, but a new survey by USC Dornsife scientists shows that residents in the Southland are less satisfied with their lives than the rest of the country. [6 min read]
USC Dornsife’s Douglas Capone and Linda Duguay reflect on what brought them — initially reluctantly — to the City of Angels and why they now think it’s the best decision they ever made. [5 min read]
In August of 1969, the Manson family murders ended an effervescent counterculture. Or did they? USC Dornsife experts examine the true origins of the shift from flower power to protest power in the city of angels. [5 ¼ min read]
USC Dornsife’s alumni magazine took high honors in three categories at the 61st annual Southern California Journalism Awards. The magazine as well as USC Dornsife Office of Communication news writing also earned awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. [2 min read]
Thomas Gustafson of English and American studies and ethnicity at USC Dornsife shares how the stories of Los Angeles — its hopes, fears, dreams and tragedies — make the city so fascinating to study.
Writer and alumnus Dan Johnson explores what it means to dream in the City of Angels.
Mario Del Pero ’95 is co-founder of Mendocino Farms, a Los Angeles born-and-bred chain of gourmet sandwich and salad restaurants.
Dude, check it. Here’s, like, a fresh look at the rad language of L.A., a bomb way of talking that legit shreds way beyond the 405 and the 101.
From earthquake safety to community health, USC Dornsife research is shaping Los Angeles life, policy and design.
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