Each year, USC programs and faculty research are highlighted in print, broadcast and online stories throughout the world. Highlights of recent news coverage are compiled by USC Media Relations.
USC in the News 2/4 to 2/6/2012
The
Chronicle of Philanthropy quoted Albert Checcio, senior vice
president for university advancement, about the factors that motivate
donors to give to a particular institution or cause. The story noted
that USC received multiple nine-figure gifts last year toward its $6
billion fundraising campaign.
CNN ran an op-ed by Antonio Damasio of the USC Dornsife College about the nature of consciousness. Damasio compared the human mind to a Boeing 747, noting that both respond to changes in their environment, mapping out changes within themselves as well. However, the human mind is imbued with a sense of self. "I believe to be conscious of our perceptions is to have ongoing representations of streams of events that affect our bodies, cause feelings, and become felt representations," Damasio wrote.
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed by Philip Seib of the USC Annenberg School about America's need for intellectual diplomacy that will contain China as the two nations face off in a cultural war. Seib wrote that while the U.S. is already moving military into the Pacific region, there's a need for soft power similar to that employed against the Soviet Union. "To a certain extent, American culture can connect with publics that otherwise would be untouched by U.S. foreign policy initiatives," he wrote.
C-SPAN covered a panel discussion attended by Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School on history and journalism. It was the result of a partnership among several groups, including Annenberg's Norman Lear Center, of which Kaplan is founding director; and USC's Center on Communication Leadership and Policy. The discussion focused on the life of publisher Henry Luce and how journalism can shape history.
PBS News' "Charlie Rose" interviewed David Agus of the Keck School of USC about his new book, "The End of Illness." Agus said that inflammation plays a large part in causing illness, and healing it can require solutions such as walking more during the day, wearing comfortable shoes and taking meals at the same time every day. CBC Radio's "The Current" (Canada) also interviewed Agus about his book.
The New York Times quoted Karen North of the USC Annenberg School about efforts to monetize Facebook.
The Washington Post quoted Andrea Hricko of the Keck School of USC about the potential effects of a government study on the health risks associated with diesel fumes.
The Washington Post, in an Associated Press story, quoted Pamela Starr of the USC Dornsife College about the chances of a PRI victory in the Mexican presidential election.
Los Angeles Times quoted Richard Clark of the USC Rossier School on whether educational technology makes a difference in learning.
Inside Higher Ed quoted Estela Bensimon of the USC Rossier School about research on the types of students that teachers notice.
Inside Higher Ed quoted Kenneth Easwaran of the USC Dornsife College about the usefulness of the American Philosophical Association's jobs publication.
Kuwait Television (Kuwait) interviewed Reza Nabavian of the Keck School of USC.
The New York Times quoted Jaron Lanier, who was innovator-in-residence at the USC Annenberg School, about the profitability of social networks like Facebook creating a divide between the sites' operators and the users who generate the content.
Bloomberg News quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about the elevated profile of quarterback Eli Manning after this weekend's Super Bowl.
Advertising Age quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about the on-field presences of Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.
ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV interviewed Ira Kalb of the USC Marshall School about Facebook.
WND cited Dan Schnur of the USC Dornsife College about the Republican establishment's feelings toward Newt Gingrich.
Associated Press stated that USC has risen in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, as a result of smaller classes, programs to boost retention and higher faculty-to-student ratios.
Daily Mail (U.K.) mentioned that USC collaborated with The Scripps Research Institute to develop a new blood test that will aid in the detection of cancer progression.
KCET-TV cited the USC Annenberg School's Intersections: The South Los Angeles Reporting Project regarding the projects of California's redevelopment agencies.
Los Angeles Wave mentioned a light-rail transit project connecting USC to downtown and Culver City.
Ars Technica reported that a meeting for United States Trade Representative was held at the USC Gould School.
CNN ran an op-ed by Antonio Damasio of the USC Dornsife College about the nature of consciousness. Damasio compared the human mind to a Boeing 747, noting that both respond to changes in their environment, mapping out changes within themselves as well. However, the human mind is imbued with a sense of self. "I believe to be conscious of our perceptions is to have ongoing representations of streams of events that affect our bodies, cause feelings, and become felt representations," Damasio wrote.
The Huffington Post ran an op-ed by Philip Seib of the USC Annenberg School about America's need for intellectual diplomacy that will contain China as the two nations face off in a cultural war. Seib wrote that while the U.S. is already moving military into the Pacific region, there's a need for soft power similar to that employed against the Soviet Union. "To a certain extent, American culture can connect with publics that otherwise would be untouched by U.S. foreign policy initiatives," he wrote.
C-SPAN covered a panel discussion attended by Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School on history and journalism. It was the result of a partnership among several groups, including Annenberg's Norman Lear Center, of which Kaplan is founding director; and USC's Center on Communication Leadership and Policy. The discussion focused on the life of publisher Henry Luce and how journalism can shape history.
PBS News' "Charlie Rose" interviewed David Agus of the Keck School of USC about his new book, "The End of Illness." Agus said that inflammation plays a large part in causing illness, and healing it can require solutions such as walking more during the day, wearing comfortable shoes and taking meals at the same time every day. CBC Radio's "The Current" (Canada) also interviewed Agus about his book.
The New York Times quoted Karen North of the USC Annenberg School about efforts to monetize Facebook.
The Washington Post quoted Andrea Hricko of the Keck School of USC about the potential effects of a government study on the health risks associated with diesel fumes.
The Washington Post, in an Associated Press story, quoted Pamela Starr of the USC Dornsife College about the chances of a PRI victory in the Mexican presidential election.
Los Angeles Times quoted Richard Clark of the USC Rossier School on whether educational technology makes a difference in learning.
Inside Higher Ed quoted Estela Bensimon of the USC Rossier School about research on the types of students that teachers notice.
Inside Higher Ed quoted Kenneth Easwaran of the USC Dornsife College about the usefulness of the American Philosophical Association's jobs publication.
Kuwait Television (Kuwait) interviewed Reza Nabavian of the Keck School of USC.
The New York Times quoted Jaron Lanier, who was innovator-in-residence at the USC Annenberg School, about the profitability of social networks like Facebook creating a divide between the sites' operators and the users who generate the content.
Bloomberg News quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about the elevated profile of quarterback Eli Manning after this weekend's Super Bowl.
Advertising Age quoted David Carter of the USC Marshall School about the on-field presences of Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.
ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV interviewed Ira Kalb of the USC Marshall School about Facebook.
WND cited Dan Schnur of the USC Dornsife College about the Republican establishment's feelings toward Newt Gingrich.
Associated Press stated that USC has risen in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, as a result of smaller classes, programs to boost retention and higher faculty-to-student ratios.
Daily Mail (U.K.) mentioned that USC collaborated with The Scripps Research Institute to develop a new blood test that will aid in the detection of cancer progression.
KCET-TV cited the USC Annenberg School's Intersections: The South Los Angeles Reporting Project regarding the projects of California's redevelopment agencies.
Los Angeles Wave mentioned a light-rail transit project connecting USC to downtown and Culver City.
Ars Technica reported that a meeting for United States Trade Representative was held at the USC Gould School.
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