At USC, comedy is more than a path to stardom; it’s a practical skill across disciplines.

Consumer DNA testing is reshaping notions of family, identity and risk. But what it reveals — and what it doesn’t — may surprise you. USC experts explain.

Researchers across USC are studying how lifestyle and environment influence dementia risk and resilience. They’re finding that what’s good for the body is also good for the brain.

“You can’t always rely on relatives,” USC Dornsife’s Karen Tongson says.

When it comes to disagreement, a little charity can go a long way. USC Dornsife’s Mark Schroeder explains.

Schools often recognize housing instability too late. USC Rossier experts found that earlier action could help protect students’ learning and well-being.

The Association for Research in Otolaryngology recognizes Ksenia Gnedeva for her work in understanding the development and regeneration of the inner ear’s sensory hearing cells.

USC experts describe how the prisoners used found materials like shells and ironwood to create objects of both utility and beauty — and better bear the unbearable.

Nadine Strossen’s conversation with Dean Franita Tolson of the USC Gould School of Law was part of the USC Open Dialogue Project.

Business administration student Noah George is headed for a position with one of the world’s largest consulting firms.