Here's Something to Chew On
College sociologist Barry Glassner dispels gustatory myths in The Gospel of Food.
Oldest Animal Embryos or Bacteria?
A discovery by USC College graduate student Jake Bailey and his colleagues offers an alternate view of the very nature of the world's oldest-known fossils.
Running on Microbes
A USC College-led research team works to tap the power of a unique microorganism — a biofuel supply that may have fantastic applications.
Conversation With Timur Kuran
The USC College expert on Islamic culture delves into the cross between economics and religion, expounding on the Middle East, democratic rights and the stance against America.
Tradition & Innovation
One year after its official launch, USC College's fund-raising initiative gathers steam.
Researchers’ Dyslexia Theory Makes Noise
USC College scientists co-author a series of studies that suggest a new model of dyslexia's deficits.
Everett Wins PEN Literary Award
USC College professor earns national honor for Wounded, recognized by judges as a 'sophisticated examination of race and sexuality.'
Paying Tribute to Talented Teachers
USC College honors outstanding faculty and graduate students for excellence in teaching and research.
A Call to Action
The College’s Unruh Institute plays host to a message of student action and engagement from activist Ralph Nader.
Still Trying to Do the Right Thing
"Visions and Voices" brings renowned filmmaker Spike Lee to USC for a wide-ranging, frank conversation with Robin Kelley of USC College.
Memory as History
The USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s visual history archives add insight and relevance to a new freshman history seminar.
Poli Sci Major Named Marshall Scholar
USC College undergraduate Colin Koproske receives prestigious accolade from the British government.
Waging War Against 'Urban Underclass'
Malcolm Klein, USC College professor emeritus of sociology, warns that the only way to offset the proliferation of gangs is to learn more about them.
Knowledge Crews
USC College encourages undergraduate research with the new Team Research Communities program.
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Opportunities are blossoming for students pursuing internships through the USC Unruh Institute of Politics at the College, recently boosted by a generous endowed gift.
Humanizing Homelessness
USC College students host a national conference exploring human rights, homelessness and hunger.
Kevin Starr Honored by White House
University Professor is awarded National Humanities Award by President George Bush for his work as a scholar and historian.
He's Ready for His Historical Close-Up
Peter Mancall, a College professor of history and anthropolgy, brings lessons of the American Revolution and the origins of U.S. democracy to a larger audience.
Putting Technology in its Place — in the Classroom
Historian Philippa Levine and writing instructor Kathi Inman Berens are harnessing technology tools to boost learning.
Bringing Religion into International Relations
The College's new Religion, Identity and Global Governance program, a collaboration funded by the Luce Foundation, will explore the impact of religion in global policies.
Talk, Talk: An Evening with T.C. Boyle
On Nov. 2, the world-renowned author and Distinguished Professor in the College's English department read from his new novel, Talk Talk, as part of the "Visions and Voices" series. To view the Webcast, click here.
Conversation With Alison Dundes Renteln
The College political scientist touches on election outcomes, cultural conflicts and compelling classes.
One Lecture, To Go Please
This spring, USC will partner with Apple to put professors on students' playlists — via podcasts at USC on iTunes U.
October 2006
A Place to Commune, A Place to Remember
USC College's English department dedicates a commons room in honor of the late Richard S. Ide, beloved professor and administrator.
Future Fuels Initiative Ramping Up
A cross-disciplinary effort to reduce global oil reliance includes USC College faculty Karen Pinkus, Mark Thompson and Carol Wise, as well as visiting scholar Mark Bernstein.
A Boone for the Environment
USC College's Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies breaks ground to build the George and MaryLou Boone Center for Science and Environmental Leadership at its Catalina campus.
Into Africa
Two IR doctoral students from USC College had anything but a typical summer internship — thanks to a generous donor, they designed a strategy for fighting poverty in Africa.
USC College Neuroscientist Presents Research
Chien-Ping Ko led a team of researchers looking to answer the question, what goes first in the wasting disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): the muscles or the neurons that control them?
Portrait of an Activist-Academic
In the first installment of the College's "Inside the Academics Studio" program, Ruth Wilson Gilmore of geography and American studies and ethnicity spoke about the "many lives" she's lived on her way to USC.
Alum Salutes Professor with Scholarship
Two political science majors are selected as recipients of the first Lesher Family Scholarship, established in the honor of Professor Alison Dundes Renteln.
Political Scientist Earns Fellowship
Janelle Wong of USC College's political science department has received a prestigious fellowship from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
A Brief History of Hollywood
During USC's Arts & Humanities Festival, one College panel brought together four experts on Tinseltown's past.
Genome ID Method Extended to Humans
A new mathematical discovery from a student-led group in the lab of University Professor Michael Waterman of USC College has exciting implications for cancer biology.
The Seeker
Laurie Brand of USC College's School of International Relations has a new book out, and a new role as director of the school.
USC College Neuroscientist Tapped for Endowed Chair
College scholar Zhong-Lin Lu has been named the Keck Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience in recognition of his remarkable achievements studying how the human brain works.
Promoting Peace and Primates
Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall, a longtime adjunct faculty member at USC College, addressed a crowd of 1,000 at Bovard Auditorium, bringing a message of hope.
September 2006
Donal Manahan Testifies on Capitol Hill
College biologist Donal Manahan, an expert on the Antarctic, testified about the importance of polar research before a Congressional committee in late September.
Building People Out of Paper
Salvador Plascencia is the author of imaginative, affecting fiction — and a doctoral student in the College's literature and creative writing program.
The Dust of Confusion
In his new book, USC College Dean Peter Starr explores the Paris Commune of 1871, its origins in an era of befuddlement and social upheaval, and its legacy in literature and film.
Lessons of Hope
The nine-year bond between USC College alumna Roxanne Aga and her mentee Hector Martinez is just one more example of her goal of changing the world, one life at a time.
Eyewitness to War
When Carol Wise of the USC School of International Relations went to Beirut this summer on a Fulbright award, she never planned on witnessing the beginning of a war.
Legal Leanings
The first installment of Alumni Careers takes a look at College alumni in the field of law. Dickran Tevrizian, Lauralee Gooch, Brandon Paradise and Juaneita Veron-Foster are featured.
Brain's Action Center Is All Talk
Lisa Aziz-Zadeh of the College's Brain and Creativity Institute leads an international research group investigating the difference between words and action in the brain.
USC Psychology Professor John Horn Dies
The groundbreaking researcher and well-loved faculty member passed away on Aug. 18 at the age of 77.
Out of the White, Into the Black
College writing instructor Janet Fitch's anticipated second novel explores the psychological consequences of loss through rich, raw metaphors.
Bringing Up (Cyber)Baby
USC College psychologist Frank Manis is bringing developmental psych instruction into the information age with The Virtual Child.
Nano Know-How
Jia Grace Lu, a new member of USC College's physics faculty, explores the nanoworld with an eye to creating the next generation of chemical sensors.
Conversation with Michael Quick
The neuroscientist and College dean of research shares his thoughts about when it's better to lie, why it's OK not to have it all figured out at 18 and how logic is just another word for rationalization.
Group Hire Makes Waves on Campus
Seven marine biologists join USC College in a bold hiring strategy that taps the expertise of each talented individual.
USC College Welcomes New Students
New freshman and transfer students were treated to a little lunch, a lot of fun and a few words of wisdom from USC College Dean Peter Starr.
August 2006
Trojan Treasure
A new lecture series on civic and community leadership pays tribute to a distinguished USC alumnus.
Message from the Board
Richard M. Rosenblum discusses Edison International and USC College's launching of a bold new partnership to enhance math and science instruction in local schools.
Supporting the Mentor Model
USC College Professor Emeritus John "Jack" Wills Jr. gives $50,000 for East Asian Studies graduate students.
Honoring Tradition, Building Community
Korean Studies at USC College welcomes a new home in the Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Family House and hosts its inaugural fundraising gala.
Doing the Write Thing
A gift from young alumnus Dan Angius ('04) will enrich the Trojan literary tradition.
Rolphs Endow Fellowship
The Hammond and Julia Rolph Endowed Fellowship for Graduate Students will provide funds for promising graduate students at USC College.
Inspiring a Village
The USC College Wrigley Institute's research campus on Catalina Island receives continued support from the Trojan community.
Investing in the Future
USC alumni Mitchell (B.S., biological sciences, '83; M.D., '87) and Deana (B.S., business, '85) Lew have built a truly Trojan family.
The Definition of Honor
The USC College Honors Society celebrated the beginning of a new academic year with its initiation banquet at the Natural History Museum.
Every Microbe in Its Place
Recent findings by a research team from USC and Columbia, including College marine biologist Jed Fuhrman, show that bacteria, like plants and animals, inhabit unique niches within their environments.
Moving In, Leaving Memories Behind
Freshmen roll onto campus and into varied residences with help of proud parents who grapple with mixed emotions.
Protein Switches Immune Response
USC-Harvard finding opens a new door into the research of autoimmune diseases and other ailments.
Edison Education Grant to USC College
The $1 million grant will enable students and teachers to develop community service science projects focusing on energy and the environment.
USC Institute of Armenian Studies Hosts Judges’ Forum
Institute offers rare opportunity for the Armenian-American community to meet these distinguished jurists who occupy leading positions in the judicial profession.
Building the Student in 'Student-Athlete'
Middle school students and their families celebrated the close of this summer’s NFL Impact Program, a three-week day camp for inner-city youths sponsored by USC College’s Joint Educational Project and the NFL.
Taking History to School
History instruction comes alive in two Pasadena primary classrooms thanks to a pilot program by two scholarly centers that draw on the resources of USC College and the Huntington Library.
Path to a Greener, More Just, L.A. and An Overarching Vision
College senior Brigid McManama studied parks across a three-county area for the Green Visions Plan, which aims to guide strategic development of new Southern California green space.
Scholar, Citizen, Scientist
The Gerontological Society of America has selected USC College psychologist Margaret Gatz as the 2006 recipient of the prestigious Donald P. Kent Award, confirming her as a groundbreaker in her field.
Helping L.A. Teens Think Globally
The Teaching International Relations Program enlivens IR lessons at local high schools thanks to the efforts of USC College student volunteers like twins Alejandro and Matias Sueldo.
The Heart and Soul of Medicine
Trojan Health Volunteers, a 19-year-old program sponsored by USC College's Joint Educational Project, sends premed students to assist doctors inside area hospitals and clinics.
Painting Words on a Canvas
"I write on a visual canvas," said Marianne Wiggins, who joined the College English faculty in fall 2005.
Heirs to Wisdom
The Center for Religion and Civic Culture trains and supports African-American church leaders through its new Passing the Mantle program.
U.S. News Ranks USC’s JEP Program
New rankings feature USC on a list of Top College Academic Programs in Service Learning, primarily recognizing the College's Joint Educational Project.
Young Men, Big Dreams
The NFL Impact Program, a day camp held at USC through July 28, offers lessons in character building, academics and football.
Dean of Undergraduate Programs Announced
Hilary M. Schor, professor of English in USC College, has been appointed dean of undergraduate programs, effective July 1.
Conversation with T.C. Boyle
Prolific author and longtime USC College professor chats about books, television, teaching and a well-known affinity for brightly colored shoes.
Helping Teens in Turn-Around
Mentoring young offenders, USC students learn to "never judge a book by its cover."
Bridging the Achievement Gap
A growing number of USC alumni are participating in Teach for America, a national service organization that recruits top college graduates to teach public school in low-income communities.
Thompson to Join National Science Board
The USC neuroscientist is poised to become a member of the elite body shaping the nation’s science policies.
Dean of USC College Announced
On June 20, USC Provost C.L. Max Nikias announced that Peter Starr, professor of French and comparative literature, has been appointed dean of USC College on an interim basis, effective July 1. Starr will lead the College as the university sets out on a national search for a permanent replacement.
A Trojan Farewell
The university community gathered at Town and Gown this week to thank USC College Dean Joseph Aoun for his contributions and wish him success at his next post. A talented linguist and administrator, Aoun's career at USC spanned a quarter century.
Hair-Raising Thoughts on Cultural Coifs
In her new book, USC College Professor Lanita Jacobs-Huey studies the politics of follicles and how they shape an African American woman’s identity.
An Update on the Loh Life
USC College alumna Sandra Tsing Loh offers the Loh down on physics, family, motherhood and life in the Valley. The multifaceted writer-performer will return to USC to teach playwriting this fall.
Dean Aoun Bids Farewell
In a communique to faculty and staff, USC College Dean Joseph Aoun announces his departure from USC to assume the presidency of Northeastern University in Boston.
Happiness in the Balance
A pioneer in the economics of happiness field, USC College economist finds he is now in the mainstream.
Grow Your Mind
USC College to offer new, flexible master's degree aimed at personal, professional development.
USC College Philosopher Wins Prestigious Fellowship
Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will support book project on ethics.
Method Man
New USC College faculty member receives prestigious MERIT Award from National Institute on Aging.
Exploring Khan’s Legacy on Women’s Lives
Mellon Fellowship to support USC College professors' studies of how Mongolian conquest changed Chinese women’s rights.
Case for Critical Thinking
Through the Case Teaching Initiative in Civics Education, Steve Lamy of the USC School of International Relations instructs Los Angeles-area teachers on how to use real historical events when instructing students on complicated world affairs.
For the Next Generation
Annual luncheon celebrates College scholarship donors and recipients.
Telling Mary's Story
A College Bible scholar and expert on the historical Jesus has turned his attention to Jesus’ mother, Mary. The Banned Book of Mary explores the story of Mary's life that has been suppressed by the Church for centuries.
Natural Selection at Single Gene Demonstrated
USC College researchers develop test that avoids pitfalls of older methods. The groups method can be applied to any organism.
USC College Dean's Prize Winners Announced
Student suggestions for a new minor and two new College courses win competition.
Research — It’s Not Just for Professors Anymore
USC College students show off their research at the 2006 Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work.
Earning Academic Accolades From France
French ambassador bestows knighthood on USC College Dean Joseph Aoun and speaks on U.S.-Franco relations.
Radicals, Renegades and Rock Stars
Feminist scholar explores social change, pop culture and music of 1960s and 1970s.
New Home of Korean Studies Institute Dedicated
Restored Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Family House celebrates life of Korean independence leader and nurtures interdisciplinary scholarship at USC College.
Memory: The Long and Short
A neuroscientist and a psychologist collaborated on a new book that explores how memories are made, stored and lost.
A Life in Service
The first graduate of USC College’s School of International Relations to become an ambassador passed away earlier this year.
A Boost to a Young Scientist’s Career
Computational biologist Xianghong Jasmine Zhou has been named a 2006 Sloan Research Fellow, marking the ninth time a College faculty member has received the honor in the past seven years.
Renowned Scholar Joins USC College
Author Robin D.G. Kelley, one of the nation's preeminent scholars in African American history, will join the USC College faculty this summer. He holds a joint appointment as a professor of history and American studies and ethnicity.
Brain Gains
USC Trustee David Dornsife and his wife Dana have given $5 million to establish two new endowed chairs. USC College Dean Joseph Aoun recently announced that renowned neuroscientists Antonio and Hanna Damasio will serve as inaugural holders of the David Dornsife Chair and Dana Dornsife Chair, respectively.
A Golden Opportunity
Philanthropists and longtime Trojan supporters Ilene and Stanley Gold create a new fellowship for graduate students to study overseas.
Celebrating a Dynamic Partnership
Dinner honors Rabbi Lew Barth and his accomplishments as dean of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Los Angeles campus.
Preparing for a Quantum Leap in Computing
Daniel Lidar foresees a future where scientists put quantum physics to work, and he's already figuring out ways to keep quantum computing stable and safe.
Authors Examine Terrorist Trends
A USC College expert co-writes a book that combines economic methods with political analysis and reality to study the likelihood of domestic and transnational terrorism.
He Hasn't Curbed His Enthusiam
Veteran funnyman and USC College lecturer Shelley Berman, 80, can recount the history of comedy. But don’t let your cellphone go off during his performance.
Brushed by the Demon
USC College's first Ph.D. in literature and creative writing, Chris Abani, talks about the torment and grace that he has lived through.
Alzheimer's Found to be Mostly Genetic
USC College professor leads international team of researchers in largest twin study ever undertaken. Study confirms highest estimate of genetic risk.
Enormous Changes At the Last Minute
USC College's Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program offers students second chance at medical calling.
Italiano Virtuale
The Virtual Italian Experience, a new video game in development at the USC College Language Center, students take virtual trips to Italy to learn the language and the culture.
A Great Filmmaker and a Complex Man
USC College professors provide perspectives on Elia Kazan, known for more than his critically acclaimed films. The discussion was held at the downtown Los Angeles Public Library.
It's a Contender
University Professor Leo Braudy's new book, On the Waterfront, explores the content of the timeless film.
'Genius' of Memory
USC College alumna wins prestigious MacArthur Foundation Fellowship.
Blood, Sweat and Beers — and Math
Interdisciplinary team develops wristwatch-like biosensor to track alcohol use through a person's sweat.
USC Participates in a Chemical First
An international team featuring three Trojan representatives observes a reaction in real time from the molecule’s point of view.
Predicting the Big One?
SCEC gets $1.2 million to study earthquake prediction
Early Infection Stunts Growth, Lifespan
USC gerontologists and College professors Crimmins and Finch offer findings based on health records of 18th- and 19th-century Europeans.
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