USC Dornisfe’s Viet Thanh Nguyen delivers an acclaimed nonfiction work on the Vietnam War that raises questions about the ethics of memory as he explores how different countries remember the conflict.
America has always regarded the Vietnam War as its own personal horror story. As we recognize the 50th anniversary of this tragic conflict, USC Dornsife scholars challenge this one-sided perspective, re-examining the legacy of what even the Vietnamese refer to as “The American War.”
Experts in international relations, history and American studies and ethnicity find that some lessons stemming from the “Day of Infamy” still apply.
When it comes to politics, a dose of comedy can offer some relief from all of the posturing, polarization and news oversaturation, especially during an election year. But can humor also influence our political ideologies?
USC Dornsife’s Viet Thanh Nguyen follows up his Pulitzer Prize win for fiction with a spot on the short list of the National Book Awards — this time for nonfiction.
The ‘genius grant’ honors the American studies and ethnicity and communications professor, whose innovative work explores unexpected cross-cultural connections.
Viet Thanh Nguyen, associate professor of English and American studies and ethnicity, has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his first novel, The Sympathizer, which explores the Vietnam War from multiple perspectives.
Biological sciences major and Hubbard Award winner Stephanie Brito talks about the influence of her grandfather, who dreamed of a world where every Latino has access to medical treatment.
USC Dornsife’s Sarah Gualtieri explores the vibrant history and valuable contributions of Southern California’s thriving Syrian American community, reversing stereotypes and finding unexpected links with Latin America.
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