Heterodox at USC

Science is stuck in a dangerous cycle of politicization and counter-politicization

A new paper examines how ideological priorities are increasingly shaping science funding decisions.

Jul 10 • Heterodox at USC

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Opinion: The ideal Provost for USC

The next to steer USC's academic enterprises should be intelligent, fearless and reject identity politics, writes USC's Jim Moore.

Jul 9 • Heterodox at USC

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June 2026

USC's RTPC faculty vote to form a union

Heterodox at USC members weigh in.

Jun 19 • Heterodox at USC

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May 2026

Effort to reform Institutional Review Boards gains steam

If adopted, a code named after USC's Seely G. Mudd Building could revamp how scientific research is conducted.

May 21 • Heterodox at USC

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April 2026

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya speaks at USC

And other heterodox news from campus.

Apr 24 • Heterodox at USC

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March 2026

Opinion: Integrity in the Academy and the USC Gubernatorial Debate that Wasn’t

USC lists integrity first among its unifying values. The test of an institution’s integrity is its commitment to principle under pressure. With an…

Mar 24 • Morris Levy

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The Past is Alterable

USC says its removing Cesar Chavez signage from campus. We consider the implications.

Mar 24 • Heterodox at USC

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Monday, March 9: Nadine Strossen at USC

Nadine Strossen, former ACLU president, will be in conversation with USC Gould Dean Tolson.

Mar 6 • Heterodox at USC

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February 2026

Upcoming events at USC

Join us for events on free speech, sensitivity readers, and more this semester.

Feb 17 • Heterodox at USC

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January 2026

How is campus DEI doing?

It's probably too soon to tell.

Jan 20 • Heterodox at USC

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December 2025

Heterodox at USC: Our Year in Review

Looking back at our chapter's accomplishments.

Dec 19, 2025 • Heterodox at USC

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November 2025

Debating the role of standardized tests in university admissions

An upcoming USC Open Dialogue Project event, and more Heterodox at USC news.

Nov 18, 2025 • Heterodox at USC

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