USC Dornsife’s “Understanding Coronavirus in America” study reveals that school-age children in nearly 9-in-10 households are engaged in educational activities provided by their school. While the study shows parents in nearly 8-in-10 households are satisfied with school communication, there are signs of challenges on the horizon. Contact: Jim Key, (619) 253-1077 or jameskey@dornsife.usc.edu or Jenesse […]
One of the nation’s top experts in urban education and social inequality leaves UCLA to lead USC’s school of education starting July 1. Contact: Eddie North-Hager, edwardnh@usc.edu or (213) 220-1806 USC leaders have selected renowned education expert Pedro Noguera as dean of the USC Rossier School of Education. A sociologist, education researcher and former public […]
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the 2020 presidential race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. It’s unlikely that things will be back to normal this summer, prompting postponement of state primaries and changes in plans for the Democratic and Republican conventions. USC experts discuss how the coronavirus crisis is disrupting democratic […]
The discovery comes just as new data are revealing that some of the hardest hit victims of COVID-19 suffer from obesity and other chronic conditions. Contact: Emily Gersema, gersema@usc.edu or (213) 712-3168 A USC-led international team of scientists has found the precise shape of a key player in human metabolism, which could lead the way […]
USC-LA County Study: Early Results of Antibody Testing Suggest Number of COVID-19 Infections Far Exceeds Number of Confirmed Cases in Los Angeles County Watch highlights from the L.A. County Department of Public Health’s presentation of preliminary results on YouTube. Learn more about the initial findings from the study in this video of a Q&A with […]
USC research shows a widening distance learning gap in Los Angeles County by ethnicity, income and location. The gap leaves students of color behind as they struggle to complete schoolwork without the necessary resources. About 250,000 families are affected. Contact: Ron Mackovich, rmackovi@usc.edu When schools moved from classrooms to computers at the onset of the […]
USC Dornsife’s Understanding Coronavirus in America Study tracks changes in perceptions and experiences of Americans related to coronavirus and how its impacting lives. Daily updated data is made available to researchers and the public. Contact: Jim Key, (619) 253-1077 or jameskey@dornsife.usc.edu or Jenesse Miller, (213) 810-8554 or jenessem@usc.edu New findings from one of the few […]
Neeraj Sood of the USC Price School describes his partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Contact: Leigh Hopper, lhopper@usc.edu or (310) 308-0405 A USC researcher is leading a study with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health that is testing thousands of Angelenos for antibodies to the virus that causes […]
Many religious groups are responding to the coronavirus pandemic with virtual services and calls to help the most vulnerable, while others are defying orders not to congregate and calling the outbreak God’s judgment. As people around the world celebrate Passover and Easter, USC experts explore how religious and spiritual institutions are adapting during the COVID-19 […]
Alcoholic beverage sales rose by 55% last month due to COVID-19, while pre-mixed cocktail sales jumped 75% and online alcohol sales more than doubled over last year, the Associated Press reports. But the bottoms-up binge comes with a social cost as USC experts explore the potential for substance abuse and ways to manage drinking during pandemic. […]
