August 13, 2026
USC Kaufman Announces Faculty Promotions
In a letter to Kaufman students, faculty and staff, Dean Julia M. Ritter celebrates the promotions of four faculty members and recognizes their contributions to the school.
July 7, 2026
Rebecca Salzer Appointed Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
The award-winning educator and scholar joins the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance from the University of Alabama.
May 22, 2026
Kaufman Faculty Honored as Guggenheim Fellows
The prestigious fellowship recognizes Kyle Abraham and Amy O’Neal for their influential contributions to choreography.
April 16, 2026
Bruce McCormick Appointed Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
The Associate Professor of Practice takes on a new role for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
March 5, 2026
USC News: Inaugural Arts + Health Symposium Highlights the Power of Art to Heal, Inspire and Support Well-Being
USC Kaufman professor Patrick Corbin joined the creative staff of “The Pitt” to share groundbreaking interdisciplinary collaborations at the intersection of creativity and health care.
March 2, 2026
Bridging Center Stage and the Clinic
Launching the West Coast’s first Performing Arts Physical Therapy Fellowship, the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy sets a new standard for artist care, partnering with USC’s performing arts schools to keep musicians, dancers, actors, singers and circus performers in top physical shape.
February 25, 2026
Biennial Cypher Summit Creates Space for Intergenerational Dialogue
From cyphers to conversations, this year’s event, March 6 to 7, cultivates authentic dialogue between Hip Hop’s past, present, and future.
February 20, 2026
Taking the Next Steps
With help from Bruce McCormick and Career Services, students leave Kaufman able to get jobs and also equipped with an entrepreneurial toolbox that will help set them up for success.
February 2, 2026
A Gift That Keeps Giving
Faculty member and Artist-in-Residence Fiona Lummis has spent the last decade teaching her firsthand knowledge of the repertoire of Jiří Kylián to USC Kaufman dancers.
April 18, 2025
Professor Patrick Corbin honored by USC Associates for excellence in teaching
Corbin is the second faculty member to receive the USC Associates Award, and the first to be honored specifically for excellence in instruction.