Dr. Wolf Gruner

Professor

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Biography

Wolf Gruner is a historian specializing in the Holocaust and German-Jewish history. He has authored ten books and co-edited four volumes, with over 80 articles and book chapters published. His research encompasses various topics within Holocaust studies, including individual resistance during the Nazi period. His latest book, 'Resisters: Ordinary Jews Fought Persecution in Hitler’s Germany', was published by Yale University Press in Fall 2023 and aims to illuminate the widespread acts of individual resistance against Nazi persecution. He is a founding director of the USC Dornsife Center for Advanced Genocide Research and serves on multiple academic advisory boards pertaining to Holocaust studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Shapell-Guerin Chair in Jewish Studies, Professor of History

2008-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research in Jewish studies, emphasizing Holocaust and genocide studies.

Director of Genocide Studies Field

2017-09-01 — 2024-08-01

USC Doheny Library, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Leadership in research and education related to genocide studies.

Founding Director

2014-01-01 — Present

USC Dornsife Center for Advanced Genocide Research • Los Angeles, CA

Oversight of center initiatives focused on Holocaust and genocide research.

Awards

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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award

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National Jewish Book Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.