Author Michael Connelly to receive USC Libraries Scripter Literary Achievement Award
Actor Titus Welliver will present the award at Saturday’s star-studded ceremony on the University Park Campus.
Finding home in Oz: USC student helps transform a classic with AI
“Experience of a lifetime”: Suvaditya Mukherjee helps bring The Wizard of Oz to the Las Vegas Sphere using cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
Have you been naughty? Then beware: Krampus is coming
With Krampus-based movies, comic books and festivities growing in popularity, the scary Alpine holiday legend has gained a firm foothold in America.
Major exhibition to transform USC Pacific Asia Museum into an immersive journey through myth and the immigrant story
Share News Releases Major exhibition to transform USC Pacific Asia Museum into an immersive journey through myth and the immigrant story December 19, 2025 “Mythical Creatures: The Stories We Carry” Opens Feb. 14, 2026 Conceived by artist Dave Young Kim,...
Holiday magic on screen: Must-watch films from USC alumni to add to your watchlist
Trojans have helped bring some of the most memorable holiday classics to life, and they’re still creating new stories that will make lasting memories for years to come.
In the world of ‘Avatar,’ the language of the Na’vi has roots at USC
As Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters, the way USC Dornsife alumnus Paul Frommer created the Na’vi language still resonates.
USC School of Dramatic Arts strengthens is directing-focused offerings
Tony Taccone, the longtime artistic director of Berkeley Rep, and 27-year USC veteran Stephanie Shroyer lead the formalized opportunities for students to learn the craft of directing.
Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ almost didn’t air — and why it endures
The holiday special — with no laugh track, low-grade animation and a Bible verse at its heart — seemed destined to fail. In this piece from 2024, USC Marshall’s Stephen Lind explains how it instead became an instant classic.
How USC is future-proofing drama education: A conversation with Dean Emily Roxworthy
Among the topics on the dean’s agenda: How the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ curriculum cultivates essential human capabilities that will become increasingly valuable as AI transforms entertainment.
USC-owned Classical California network scores ratings gold across the Golden State
KUSC-FM in L.A. is the most-listened-to public radio station in the country, while KDFC-FM is the Bay Area’s No. 1 music station and third overall.
