Arts

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.

As Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters, the way USC Dornsife alumnus Paul Frommer created the Na’vi language still resonates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With finals around the corner, music on USC’s Classical California network can help students reduce stress, soothe insomnia and better absorb new information.

The list of honorees includes veterans scoring a repeat trip to the awards, rising talents in the music industry and first-time nominees.

The transformational gift from the Marvel Studios chief and USC alumnus will provide a lasting source of funding for the film school’s largest division.