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80 years later, a Holocaust survivor meets an American soldier who helped free him

Listen to their reunion on NPR's All Things Considered

Melinda Goldrich Named Chair of the USC Shoah Foundation Board of Councilors

Joel Citron, Chair of the USC Shoah Foundation – Institute for Visual History and Education Board of Councilors, concluded his distinguished tenure on June 30.

I listened to my great-grandmother’s genocide testimony; now, I carry her voice

Read our colleague Sedda Antekelian's piece in the Armenian Weekly

Mickey Shapiro, longtime Holocaust remembrance leader, bolsters USC Shoah Foundation’s efforts with $30 million gift

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In 1994 we launched an unprecedented effort to record, preserve, and share the testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Over the past 30 years, we have built a world-class institute anchored in their voices. Learn more about our global impact.

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Finci-Viterbi Executive Director Robert Williams Appointed as Advisor to The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) today announced the appointment of USC Shoah Foundation Finci-Viterbi Executive Director Robert Williams as Advisor to the IHRA for a three-year term. Read More

Center Announces Calls for Applications for Research Fellowships

The Center announces Call for Applications for research fellowships for senior scholars, PhD candidates, and USC students. Read More

Countering Antisemitism through Education

USC Shoah Foundation offers a robust collection of resources, events and activities to counter antisemitism for educators and students—on the USC campus and beyond—for the 2022-2023 academic year. Initiatives at USC began with the September 16-18 Stronger than Hate Leadership Summit for student leaders. The three-day event, led by USC Shoah Foundation’s Education Department, consisted of guest speakers, discussions and interactions with IWitness and testimonies from the Visual History Archive. Read More

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