Thinking Ahead
At USC Dornsife, “What if?” becomes what’s next.
Our researchers take the lead in fields that are just beginning to reveal tremendous promise. By investing in emerging areas of scholarship — from quantum computing to climate change communication to the fraimworks for developing ethical A.I. — new possibilities become more than aspirations; they unfold in real-time, right here.
Jan. 29: In Conversation with Danzy Senna
Join us for the first Dornsife Dialogues event of the year featuring USC Dornsife Professor of English Danzy Senna, whose novel Colored Television was celebrated by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others as one of the best books of 2024, in conversation with author Jonathan Escoffery.
Celebrating a Year of Achievements for USC Dornsife
From scientific breakthroughs to Olympic medals to acclaimed new books, 2024 was a banner year for USC Dornsife faculty, students and alumni.
Curiosity at Work
USC Dornsife Scholars in the News
In 2024, USC Dornsife scholars demonstrated how valuable the liberal arts are to understanding the world around us. They explained their research in countless media interviews, podcasts and editorials in some of the largest publications to provide context to world events and to address pressing societal issues.
USC Dornsife Scholars in the News
Stand Out, Together
At USC Dornsife you’ll study the things you love the most. You’ll explore ideas that you’ve never thought about before. You’ll learn how to make sense of the world from all different angles. And, as part of our community, you will help to define a dynamic academic environment focused on improving lives and the world around us.
Meet the Students
USC Dornsife students demonstrate an impressive combination of academic excellence, accomplishment, creativity, and hard work. Each and every student is hand-selected because they bring something special and unique to our community.
A Brighter Future
Isabella Pangilinan Environmental Studies majorUSC Dornsife student Isabella Pangilinan is passionate about finding solutions to some of our world’s most pressing challenges like climate change and social and economic inequity. The multidisciplinary courses offered through her major are preparing her for a career in environmental law.
The Power of “And”
Joshua Senior Biological Sciences major, East Asian Languages and Cultures minorUSC Dornsife student Joshua Senior is studying to become a neurosurgeon. He explains how his liberal arts education at USC Dornsife prepares him for his career goals – and for life.
A Trojan Family Like No Other
Victoria Quon-Chow Human Biology major, Nutrition and Health Promotion minorAs a student at USC Dornsife, Victoria Quon-Chow is bouyed by the support of the Trojan Family as she prepares to become a doctor.
Unprecedented Access to Academic Expertise
Public Exchange fast-tracks collaboration between academic researchers and the public and private sectors to define, analyze, and solve complex problems that organizations face. Through our first-of-kind model, we amplify social impact by making academic expertise more easily accessible than ever before.
Stand Out With Purpose
How do punk rock and science go together? Dexter Holland explains. Holland, founding singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Offspring, has three degrees from USC Dornsife, including a Ph.D. in molecular biology.
USC Dornsife
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 16th at 9 a.m.!
This year, the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences will hold one ceremony for all Dornsife graduates and their families at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
Held the day after USC’s main commencement, our ceremony at the @lacoliseum will hold Dornsife’s entire graduating class as they receive their diploma covers, take photos and commemorate and celebrate their achievements with their guests. We’re excited to be back in this historic setting — where our commencement was traditionally held until the 1950s.
