USC Dornsife News

Neuroscience major Ammar Dharani sees his work as being at the crossroads of several fields that can help advance medicine.

Steve Swerdlow, who has worked to secure the release of numerous political prisoners, wants his students to understand that their work in the classroom can change the lives of people thousands of miles away.

Pamela Schaff directs USC’s Narrative Medicine master’s program, which helps health workers enhance healing by focusing on patients’ stories. [1¼ min read]

Creative writing PhD candidate Jean Chen Ho talks to Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen about her acclaimed first book, “Fiona and Jane,” and how her research into a violent event in Los Angeles history illuminates today’s spike in anti-Asian racism. [5 min read]

With an emphasis on specialties like medical and visual anthropology, the relaunched program at USC Dornsife aims to equip students with skills for a changing world. [5¾ min read]

After months of debating remotely, Trojan Debate Squad partners join forces in person to claim the top prize at the national Texas Open competition. [2¼ min read]

The project may one day help California grow stronger, healthier mussels, oysters and kelp that can withstand the effects of climate change. [2 min read]

Madina Zermeño draws from her experiences growing up in San Diego as a Muslim child and later volunteering abroad as she aims for a career improving life in underrepresented communities. [4½ min read]

Determined to counter misinformation and racial disparities in organ transplants and donations, USC Dornsife Trojan Selah Kitchiner takes on her challenge with the restrained strength of a survivor. [2 min read]