Set designer brings architectural background to USC theatre department
Set designer Erik Flatmo combines his architectural background with scenic design expertise to inspire and develop the next generation of theatre artists at USC.
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Set designer Erik Flatmo combines his architectural background with scenic design expertise to inspire and develop the next generation of theatre artists at USC.
Agnes Mueller, a professor of comparative lit and German studies, will use the Berlin Prize Fellowship in Germany to finish her book on how modern Jewish writers preserve Holocaust memory.
The University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences is integrating AI into its curriculum across disciplines, with courses that explore AI's applications, ethics, and impact. English, philosophy, design, and psychology professors are leading classes that help students critically engage with AI--from analyzing Shakespeare to navigating ethical questions. Supported by the McCausland Innovation Fund and the Provost's AI Teaching Fellowship, these courses prepare students to use AI thoughtfully in their fields.
USC’s Get on Set initiative provides students with hands-on filmmaking experience, helping graduates like Hadley Schaffer land roles on productions for streaming giants Amazon and Netflix.
Kathleen "Katie" Searles, a leading expert in political communication, as she joins USC's Department of Political Science, her research on media and democracy, and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars.