USC Dornsife News

Books are the main attraction at this annual event, which draws thousands to the University Park Campus and includes panels with USC Dornsife scholars and alumni.

Offensive routines, outraged audiences and changing social norms have long been a part of stand-up comedy in America, say USC scholars, who also suggest up-and-coming comedians to watch.

The Department of English, with the support of the Subir and Malini Chowdhury Foundation and in collaboration with Kenyon College and the Kenyon Review, will award the $20,000 prize during a gala at USC on April 18.

Launched early in the pandemic, the Dornsife Dialogues virtual event series — which features USC scholars and other experts engaged in fascinating live discussions — remains enormously popular.

USC Dornsife scholars provided context to the world’s major events and shared their expertise and research findings with the public through interviews with media organizations around the globe.

Dive into the rich cultural history, myths and religious traditions surrounding this popular holiday.

From history to music to podcasts that explore how we can live a more fulfilled life, USC Dornsife scholars/podcast hosts share what they think should be on your “must-listen” list in 2023.

For some people, like USC Dornsife mathematician Felicia Tabing, the senses pair up and produce inspired results.

If we think of our senses as limited to only five, we might be missing out.