USC’s Bovard Scholars program gives low-income high schoolers a chance at a top-tier university
Students come to campus for three weeks, then guidance counselors help them through the application and admission processes at any school, not just USC.
As a kid in Cuba, he watched his dad perform surgery — now he’s a resident at USC
Alejandro Pita settles into the Keck School of Medicine, where camaraderie and community support count.
USC social work effort works to advance LGBT health research
Health Equity Initiative brings together experts to advance studies for a population whose members have dramatically higher rates of mental and behavioral health problems than their peers.
George Lucas Family Foundation increases support of diversity at USC School of Cinematic Arts
New $10 million gift will provide scholarships for African-American and Hispanic students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
USC Athletics marks Black History Month with fascinating profiles
Lynn Swann looks at the interesting path that led the Super Bowl champ back to USC as athletic director.
College Access Day shows students how they can make the leap to higher ed
Local high school students receive college knowledge from USC leaders.
Insightful stories help USC Athletics mark Black History Month
Special website celebrates Trojan role models and their stories. In the latest entry, Steven Mitchell Jr. discusses the importance of his football family — and his fraternity.
USC ranked No. 15 nationally in new, comprehensive Wall Street Journal survey
The survey’s measures include student body diversity, resources for student success and graduates’ ability to obtain satisfying, high-paying jobs.
Through PhD diversity program, USC Price hopes to ensure academia is open to ‘all voices’
USC’s Diversity Inclusion Access Initiative is a key part of the university’s commitment to advancing diversity through outreach and research opportunities.
USC releases student and faculty diversity numbers
Student diversity rates are strong in many categories, including several in which the university is No. 1 among private U.S. institutions; ‘PhD pipeline’ is focus of faculty efforts.
NPR Next Generation Radio project links reporting, social media savvy
USC Annenberg students learn how to tell a story and develop compelling Web-driven content.
USC launches graduate student-focused diversity initiative
The Graduate Initiative for Diversity, Inclusion and Access includes $32,000 stipend “top-offs” for highly qualified, underrepresented graduate students.
Nikias puts spotlight on diversity in annual presidential address
‘Nobody talks at the national level about the real crisis we face as a nation,’ says USC’s president during his annual speech.
For Long Beach mayor (and USC alum), being an immigrant shapes the future
Robert Garcia tells USC Latino Student Empowerment Conference of his struggles — and successes.
Alumnus seeks solutions to suicide risk in LGBTQ community
National crisis intervention organization offers hotline, other services to individuals.
Annenberg Foundation gift aims to drive diversity at USC journalism school
New initiative will provide scholarships for students and fellowships for working journalists.
Diversity, inclusion take center stage at USC School of Dramatic Arts summit
Dialogue focuses on race, gender, culture and identity in art and academia.
George Lucas Family Foundation gift to support diversity at USC School of Cinematic Arts
The largest single donation for student support in the cinematic arts school’s history — $10 million — will provide scholarships for African-American and Latino students.
The Class of 2019: by the numbers
They come from 53 countries and nearly every state, with 17 percent hailing from the East Coast — the highest percentage in USC history.
Meet the new Trojans: the most diverse and academically talented in USC history
The Class of 2019 includes more underrepresented minority students than at most other private research universities.
USC Black Alumni Association welcomes new students
The organization’s annual pinning and affirmation ceremony is one of Welcome Week’s highlights.
First-generation students are ready for the challenges ahead
Living up to high expectations provides motivation for a group that represents nearly 14 percent of the USC student body.
USC senior nears the end of a difficult road from Mexico to LA and City Hall
After earning her degree later this year, Mexico’s Karla Martinez hopes to motivate others to see their potential.
USC Annenberg Summer Institute prioritizes the study of diversity
Doctoral students from around the country spend a week with USC and visiting faculty.