Social Impact

Since the launch of the program in 2012, students have visited Asia, Europe, South America and Africa.

USC alumna and Assistant Professor Lauren Brown wants to challenge the way researchers study older Black and Brown adults — and to question how researchers define “old” in the first place

As USC Dornsife’s LABarometer survey marks its fifth anniversary, director Kyla Thomas notes the insights and benefits the project offers Angelenos.

A USC study finds that while food insecurity in the county fell 5% last year, 25% of households still struggle.

It’s been another year of groundbreaking accomplishments, ambitious launches and moving moments for the Trojan Family. Check out all 24 of our favorite stories of 2024; did yours make the list?

With a focus on deep learning and an emphasis is making strides at the East San Gabriel Valley district.

USC Dornsife researchers receive a $4 million federal grant to assess a new program that teaches kids skills in debate, deliberation and civil discussion.

More than 1.4 million children have lost a family member to a drug overdose, with younger children increasingly affected, according to a USC Dornsife study.

Theory is put to use in classrooms at 54th Street Elementary School.

Pioneering Little Yoginis program helps inner-city children in Los Angeles find peace.