USC Dornsife News

Photographer and documentary filmmaker Tyler Schiffman ’17 traverses the globe to chronicle nature’s stories and promote environmental conservation. [4 min read]

Trojan alumnae and former foster youth Carmen and Lucero Noyola leaned on USC Dornsife’s Trojan Guardian Scholars for guidance and support. Now they’re returning the favor. [3½ min read]

Founded by a USC Dornsife alumnus, the unconventional Novus Think Tank enables students to apply their lessons to real-world challenges, while offering a place for Trojans to bond. [6¼ min read]

Sally Nichols ’94 has invested in the revolutionary rise of the internet, health care tech and, now, cannabis. [5½ min read]

Laurie Barge ’09, an astrobiologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, investigates the origins of life on Earth to make sense of how life could form on other planets. [5½ min read]

In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate USC Dornsife alumnae who have made their mark on history, from the stage to the swimming pool to the Supreme Court. [4½ min read]

Carolina Cortez hopes her time with the State Department will allow her to pursue her dream of being a diplomat to a Latin American country. [3¾ min read]

Endocrinologist Karen Tsai ’13 founded a nonprofit that donates personal protective equipment to health workers, produced a book to help children understand the pandemic and even made a guest appearance at this year’s Emmy Awards. [4 min read]

USC Dornsife has played host to tens of thousands of Trojan romances over the years. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are some of their stories. [6¼ min read]