The USC Shoah Foundation mourns the passing of Auschwitz survivor Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a best-selling author and world-renowned psychologist who channeled her lifelong search for peace and healing into helping others – including other genocide survivors, victims of abuse, traumatized soldiers, and estranged families. She was 98 years old. Read More

April 24 marks the 111th Commemorative Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a day to honor the memory of the victims and the resilience of those who survived. This year, commemorate this important day with Tebi Abaka (pronounced t’ebi aba-ka— an Armenian phrase meaning “towards the future”), a guided experience centered on survivor testimony, cultural expression, and meaningful discussion. Read More

We mourn the loss of Holocaust survivor Mike Walsh, who passed away in February at the age of 95. Mike was born Mordechai Waks in 1930 in the Ukrainian village of Male Werbzce. The youngest of six, he grew up on a small farm, speaking Yiddish at home. His days were filled with chores alongside his brother Yakov, as well as writing poetry and singing. Read More

On April 13, 2026, the USC Shoah Foundation observed Yom HaShoah with a program that moved deliberately from testimony to live dialogue—bringing together a Holocaust survivor, her granddaughter, and USC students to reflect on how memory is carried forward. Read More

Eighty years after the end of World War II, a remarkable reunion took place at the USC Shoah Foundation—one that brought history into the present in a deeply human way. Read More

The Programs Division at the USC Shoah Foundation invites applications for its Azrieli Research Fellowships during the 2026-2027 academic year. The call is open to students enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs at accredited institutions or who have finished a master’s or doctoral degree within the last 5 years and continue to pursue academic research related to the relevant topic with or without an official academic post. Those with academic positions must be untenured. Read More