The state is often defined by periods such as the Gold Rush, the rise of Hollywood and the aerospace boom. But USC experts note many lesser-known stories have quietly shaped California’s identity.

USC Price alum Jennifer Gray Thompson, an expert on wildfire disaster recovery, explains what local, state and federal officials can do to rebuild L.A.

Descendants of survivors helped researchers identify 279 deportees and tell their stories, giving “previously faceless victims a voice,” USC Dornsife’s Wolf Gruner writes.

Southern California middle- and high-schoolers compete at USC Invitational, with many participants showing resilience after the wildfires.

The HR veteran has been serving in the role as interim since October.

Over his 35-year career at USC’s law school, Ed McCaffery has become one of the nation’s leading experts on tax policy and politics.

The awards honor the writers of film and episodic series adaptations, as well as the authors of the works on which they are based.

Offshore wind is facing new political headwinds, even as a new study shows that it is technically and financially more promising than ever.

The abandoned communities may be haunting, but USC experts say they still have much to teach us about the state’s complex history.