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Native American doctoral candidate focuses on policy to improve understanding of tribal sovereignty
Social work doctoral candidate Erika Salinas keeps the connection to her Native community at the forefront of her work. As National Native American Heritage Month continues through Wednesday.
Daughter’s graduation inspires USC Marshall online master’s student
“I know it didn’t matter to my daughter [that I didn’t have a degree],” says Shari Austin, “but to me, it did.”
At the forefront of Alzheimer’s research
As the nation marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November, learn about how USC researchers are leading the efforts toward finding a cure for the devastating disease.
What older adults do while they sit affects dementia risk, study indicates
Researchers at USC explored the link between sedentary behavior and risk of dementia, find that type of activity matters when it comes to brain aging.
Scientists discover genetic variants that speed up and slow down brain aging
The findings could provide potential targets for new Alzheimer’s drugs.
Study finds some of the world’s lowest dementia rates in Amazonian indigenous groups
Research adds to evidence that healthier pre-industrial lifestyles may hold clues to preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Stroke drug shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s and dementia
Mouse study of human stroke medication reveals potential defense against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Newsweek
As teen loneliness soars, schools may be making it worse, scientists say
Factors including an emphasis on learning through memorization, helicopter parenting and social media are stifling teenagers, USC Rossier’s Mary Helen Immordino-Yang says.
Los Angeles Times
USC historian is reframing how we think about race
Telling the history of underdocumented communities is at the heart of Natalia Molina’s work, which earned her a MacArthur Fellowship in 2020.
The Conversation
Veterans have fought in wars — and fought against them
USC Dornsife’s Michael Messner notes that World War I and subsequent wars incubated generations of veterans committed to preventing such future horrors for their children.
Yahoo News
California focuses on mental illness to reduce homelessness
One challenge: a national shortage of mental health professionals. They’re greatly undervalued compared with their colleagues in physical health, particularly when it comes to insurance reimbursement, says Steven Siegel of the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Los Angeles Times
How Hollywood turned a ‘blind eye’ to Emmett Till: Inside a troubled 67-year history
Watching the story of Till’s brutal 1955 killing can be difficult — but it’s important, says USC Dornsife’s Lanita Jacobs: “There’s also a responsibility on our part to bear witness. These people are no longer here. We need to honor them, say their names, create streets for them, create movies for them. We need to talk about these issues because in many ways they never really did get their due.”
Los Angeles Times
In memoriam: Trojan Roz Wyman, 92, city’s youngest council member who helped bring Dodgers to L.A.
The USC public administration major — a California political insider and power broker for more than a half century and only the second woman elected to the Los Angeles City Council — died late Wednesday at her home in Bel-Air.
Southern California News Group
The Katie Couric breast-cancer diagnosis: How often should you screen?
Age is just the tip of the iceberg about conflicting opinions on breast screenings, writes breast imaging expert Linda Larsen of the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
The Conversation
Book bans reflect outdated beliefs about how children read
USC Dornsife’s Trisha Tucker notes that nearly 1,600 books were targeted last year — the highest number of attempted book bans since tracking began more than 20 years ago.
The Hill
Why Gen Z should stop ‘quiet quitting’ and dream out loud
In an op-ed, USC’s Sid Mohasseb argues that the anti-work phenomenon of “quiet quitting” is encouraging people to withdraw privately and silently, which could create a tendency for self-destruction.
Forbes
Founding a startup? Don’t leave your day job just yet
USC researchers followed more than 5,000 entrepreneurs for 14 years. They found that startups were 33% more likely to survive if their founders didn’t quit their jobs right away.
Bloomberg
Los Angeles looks to beat New York in returning to pre-pandemic transit ridership
L.A.’s transit chief aims to hit that milestone by mid-2023, while New York’s MTA may not restore its ridership until 2035. USC transportation expert James Moore notes one reason: Many L.A. transit riders don’t have any other option.
U.S. News & World Report
Candidates look to bypass debates amid pivot from substance to spectacle
Voters were turned off by the tenor of the 2020 debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, says USC Annenberg’s Tom Hollihan — who also notes that debates still matter.
100 years of ‘Fight On!’: Legendary USC fight song nears a milestone
The Trojan Marching Band will celebrate the centennial of the university’s iconic fight song during halftime Saturday.
USC Price alum solves big transportation problems — from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles
The Master of Planning graduate works for infrastructure giant AECOM, where she consults on projects around the world — including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Award-winning student startup aims to revolutionize influencer brand deals
A computer science and economics duo has created a software company that streamlines the process.
Pioneering pharmacy professor learned early to work hard and help others
TITLE IX: For almost five decades at USC, Jean Chen Shih has excelled at research and in teaching. She says the groundbreaking legislation is as important now as it was 50 years ago.
Trojan brings her advocacy efforts to Paris Fashion Week
USC Iovine and Young freshman Tiana Day sponsored Ashlyn So, a 14-year-old fashion designer and activist whose work aims to combat Asian hate.
Men’s water polo team wins conference title, heading to 18th straight NCAA tourney
The team never trailed from start to finish in the 2022 MPSF Tournament. Next up: the NCAA tournament Dec. 3-4 in Berkeley.
Student muralists spruce up Peace Garden near University Park Campus
The vibrant artwork on a 120-year-old house enlivens the walk to campus.
Will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever help make science more diverse?
The blockbuster sequel’s main heroes are young, Black, female scientists. USC experts say that could have a huge impact on Black youngsters who might not otherwise consider a career in science.
USC Rossier alumnus elected Navajo Nation president
Buu Van Nygren earned an EdD in organizational change and leadership from USC Rossier in 2021.
Students engineer microbes to quickly remove medicinal drugs from the water supply
USC Dornsife undergraduates showcase their inventive method of ensuring sustainably clean water at a global synthetic biology competition.
USC School of Dramatic Arts takes high school students Into the Woods
Students from East and South Los Angeles travel to USC’s Bing Theatre for a special morning performance; Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame) and Little Red Ridinghood are there, too.
USC Rossier Educational Equity Initiative to address inequities in children’s education
Inspired by realities exposed during the pandemic, Dean Pedro Noguera announces a series of projects designed to create transformative educational opportunities for kids in L.A. and across the country.
USC School of Pharmacy, Department of Biomedical Engineering announce naming gifts
The substantial gift from innovator and physicist Alfred E. Mann will expand USC’s activities at the intersection of health sciences and engineering.
American allies breathe a sigh of relief after the midterm elections
Foreign governments “were relieved at the election results, but they’re not sure if Congress will get anything done,” says former U.S. Rep. Jane Harman, USC Price’s Presidential Scholar-in-Residence.
USC plastic bottle ban keeps a million bottles out of landfills
The ban on single-use plastic beverage bottles — part of USC’s effort to reach zero waste by 2028 — took effect July 1.
USC, CHLA awarded $8 million to expand access to cell and gene therapy clinical trials
The USC+CHLA Alpha Clinic, funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, boosts capacity for clinical and translational research, community outreach, training and manufacturing.
Former South Bay Lakers point guard shooting for med school gets an assist from USC Dornsife
Professional basketball player Marcus Allen looked to an innovative pre-med program designed for students with little or no science background to further his dream of becoming a physician.
How young climate activists are making their voices heard at COP27 over Egypt’s protest suppression
Activists aren’t necessarily more aggressive than in the past, but they are using creative and sometime shocking new tactics that are meant to go viral to spread their message.
New drug shows promise for fighting both COVID-19 and cancer
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Cleveland Clinic Florida have published studies of a protein implicated in both COVID-19 and multiple types of cancer, and a new drug that interferes with its effects.
Multiple USC Thornton grads, faculty among 2023 Grammy nominees
Alumni and faculty from the Jazz Studies program lead a lengthy list of USC Thornton nominees
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with 7th consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade
Rating places the hospital once again among the safest in the country.
Bohnett fellow’s ultimate immersive learning experience: Working at the L.A. Board of Supervisors
Katrina Manrique’s interest in policies that better serve people in need of counseling and mental health resources was one of the reasons she applied for the 2022 David C. Bohnett Leadership Fellowship.
Meet a recent USC grad using AI for health
As an engineering student, Ali Marjaninejad programmed robots to become smarter and faster.
Adrien Brody talks shop with USC School of Dramatic Arts students
The Oscar winner opens up in a frank conversation with his Blonde co-star, USC Professor David Warshofsky.