USC Dornsife News

At age 43 and with a college-aged son, La Shaun Aaron hopes to be a role model to other Black women and girls. [1½ min read]

Incoming social sciences scholars will join the economics, sociology, psychology, linguistics and anthropology departments. [8 min read]

As executive director of New York’s Monroe County Fair, alumna Frances Tepper fought hard to clean up the event’s tattered reputation. [5 min read]

After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the Tokyo Olympics kicked off last week. USC Dornsife’s Ann Owens discusses concerns about the Games. [1¾ min read]

Kelly Claes ’17 and her partner, Sarah Sponcil, have already made history as the youngest duo to represent the U.S. in beach volleyball. Now, they’re ready to show the world why they deserve their spot. [2½ min read]

USC Dornsife researchers use geospatial modeling and psychological experimentation to predict “extreme behavioral expressions of prejudice” — malicious acts motivated by hate or bigotry. [3¾ min read]

The second annual USC Dornsife-Union Bank LABarometer livability survey also reveals that while Angelenos continue to be less satisfied with their quality of life compared to all California residents and people throughout the country, they perceive there to be less crime, vandalism, and drug and alcohol use in their neighborhoods than they did in 2019. [5 min read]

USC Dornsife alumna shifted her social justice activism toward empowering Black children to celebrate their own strength and happiness. [4½ min read]

A 30-year USC-Purdue study finds that television news and ESPN’s SportsCenter continue to ignore women’s sports — and online media coverage isn’t much better. [3½ min read]