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← Older postsWall of Scholars recognizes USC’s top graduates
The academic achievements of more than 60 exceptional USC students took center stage at the annual Wall of Scholars recognition ceremony on May 16.
Posted in Top Stories, University | Tagged Commencement 2013, usc libraries
Catholic Studies institute receives gift of $1 million
An anonymous donor has given $1 million to the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC to foster greater understanding, cooperation and unity among Christian denominations and churches.
Posted in University | Tagged campaign, religious life
Garcetti leads Greuel heading into today’s mayoral election
With the election just days away to decide Los Angeles’ next mayor, Eric Garcetti leads Wendy Greuel by seven points, according to results of a new USC Price School of Public Policy/Los Angeles Times Los Angeles City Election Poll.
Posted in Politics Society | Tagged Politics Society, Poll
Caps off to newly minted Trojan grads
At USC’s 130th commencement ceremony on May 17, Jimmy Iovine told USC graduates that their education would give them an edge in a competitive world.
Posted in Top Stories, University | Tagged Commencement 2013
The fabulous Fulbrights
Nine Trojans have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship, an annual award that recognizes academic achievement and commitment to cultural engagement.
Posted in Global, University | Tagged Commencement 2013, Global, honors and awards
Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre give $70 million to create new academy at USC
Music industry icons and entrepreneurs Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre (Andre Young) have pledged $70 million to USC to create a new model for training and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Posted in Arts, Top Stories | Tagged campaign
Third cohort of postdoctoral scholars announced
The newest group of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Scholars in the Humanities has been selected, USC Provost Elizabeth Garrett announced on May 9 in a memo to faculty and staff.
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Homing in on a PhD
When most people think of stadiums, they think about what goes on inside. But Priscilla Leiva focuses her attention on what goes on outside — the communities surrounding large sports stadiums.
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The brain of the matter
It’s said that the study of the human brain is the last frontier in science. With that in mind, Katherine Fu, the class of 2013 valedictorian, is ready to chart new territory.
Posted in University | Tagged Commencement 2013
Fighting for justice in all corners of the world
Human rights has always been a real concern and focus of salutatorian Julia Sabo Mangione.
Posted in University | Tagged Commencement 2013