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The official page for the University of Southern California’s Dornsife PhD Academy.

This page is designed to be a forum to share resources, events, ideas and news for USC Dornsife PhD students.

09/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Time Management, Balance, and Success: Advice from Senior PhD Students on Wednesday evening!

We’re especially grateful to our incredible panelists for sharing their own personal experiences, and their best tips on how to keep every aspect of your life in balance: Feriel Ouerghi (CBB), Neuds Saint-Cyr (ASE), and Jacob Gizamba (PHP)!

We loved the thoughtful questions and hope students walked away feeling more confident ✌️

09/14/2026

Need some support as a first-year student? Come join us for a panel discussion led by Senior Ph.D students designed especially for Dornsife first-years! ✌️

Our upcoming Ph.D. Academy event, Time Management, Balance, and Success: Advice from Senior PhD Students, will feature senior Ph.D. students to share practical advice on managing time, maintaining balance, and navigating the demands of graduate school.

📅 September 16
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 YR 1+, MCB 101
🍽️ Free dinner provided

Scan the QR code to register—we hope to see you there!

09/11/2026

On September 8, we hosted Teaching with Confidence: Foundations of Effective Pedagogy for second- and third-year Ph.D. students! 🍎📚

Our panelists shared practical strategies for becoming a more confident in the classroom, from engaging students to navigating the challenges that come with teaching for the first time.

A special thank-you to our wonderful panelists, Emily Hodgson Anderson, College Dean for Undergraduate Education; Emilie Chien (MOL); and Haley Hsu (LING), for sharing their thoughtful advice, experiences, and encouragement with our Ph.D. student community!

09/10/2026

On September 2nd, advanced Dornsife PhD students joined us to receive some key advice and insights on the dissertation process at our event Finish Strong: Dissertation Success!

Students were able to ask questions and interact with our amazing panel of recent PhD Alumni, Dr. Ellen Herschel (PSYC), Dr. Tram Dang (MOL), and Dr. Laura Roque (CRWT), alongside USC Graduate School Thesis Center Coordinator Aaron Niles Thompson.

A special thank you to all of our amazing panelists for making this event happen!

Keep a lookout for all of our incredible future events right here on instagram!

09/02/2026

Build your teaching skills and step into the classroom with confidence! ✌️

Join our upcoming Ph.D. Academy event, Teaching with Confidence: Foundations of Effective Pedagogy, for practical strategies and insights from faculty and experienced senior Ph.D. students.

📅 September 8
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 YR 2+3, MCB 101 + Zoom
🍽️ Free dinner provided

Scan the QR code to register—we hope to see you there!

08/31/2026

Finish strong and set yourself up for dissertation success! 🎓
Join our upcoming Ph.D. Academy for practical advice, helpful resources, and insights from the Thesis Center Coordinator and recent PhD alumni. Plus, enjoy a free dinner while connecting with the Ph.D. community!
📅 September 2
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 YR 4+, DML 240 + Zoom
🍽️ Free dinner provided
Scan the QR code to register—we hope to see you there!

08/21/2026

What a wonderful way to welcome our first-year Dornsife Ph.D. students! 🎉

We had a fantastic turnout of first-year and continuing students at the Dornsife Ph.D. Academy Welcome Reception, along with inspiring welcome remarks from Dean James Bullock. Here’s to a great year ahead! ✨

05/05/2026

Ending the semester on a high note by celebrating our 2026 Ph.D. Academy Certificate awardees 🎉
With 29+ incredible certificate awardees recognized this year, it was so special to gather (both in person and in spirit) on April 30 to celebrate your hard work, leadership, and dedication.

As the semester comes to a close, we’re grateful for this community and all that you’ve contributed to the Ph.D. Academy. Loved catching up and celebrating with you all. Huge congrats to our awardees! 🎉

04/21/2026

🎉 Ph.D. Academy Certificate Celebration 🎉

Join us as we celebrate our incredible graduate students who have earned the Dornsife Ph.D. Academy Certificate in Communication, Leadership & Management!

📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 MCB 101 & Patio

Come enjoy an evening of recognition, community, and celebration. We look forward to honoring your achievements!

All Dornsife Ph.D. students and their guests are welcome to attend! Please be sure to register - link in bio!

03/31/2026

🚨 Funding Opportunity for PhD Students! 🚨

The PhD Academy Scholarship and Research Fund is accepting applications until April 10!

Have a scholarship/research project, conference, or professional development opportunity you want to pursue? This award is designed to support your academic and career goals 💡Dornsife Ph.D. students who have attended a minimum of four events this academic year are eligible to apply.

💰 Receive funding to invest in your work
📅 Deadline: April 10
📝 Quick and easy application

This award is made possible through USC Dornsife USC Dornsife

ScholarshipResearchFund

Address

3551 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, CA
90089

Telephone

+12137404995

Website

https://dornsife.usc.edu/phd-academy/

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