Student-founded She Leads pairs teen girls with female entrepreneurs
USC senior Avni Barman thought there should be support for getting women into positions of power at tech companies, so she did something about it.
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Family matters for basketball-playing brother and sister
Shaqquan and Shalexxus Aaron grew up on the court together. Now they’re both playing ball as USC student-athletes.
Parents’ sacrifices drive first-generation USC student to succeed
Seeing her mom and dad work tough jobs to survive motivates USC Mork Scholar Jacqueline Martinez to provide them and others in similar circumstances with a better life.
Politico
The unseen reasons working-class students drop out
In an op-ed, USC Marshall’s Sarah Townsend and a colleague argue that first-generation and low-income students often do not feel welcome at their schools, and that most colleges lack services that cater to students with their backgrounds.
PC Magazine
Wikipedia has a diversity problem, but these librarians want to help
USC Libraries’ Elizabeth Galoozis discusses the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon for Diversity and Inclusion, held as part of the university’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week.
U.S. News & World Report
USC maintains top ranking among online graduate computer I.T. programs
Other top 5 showings in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings come for USC’s online graduate engineering, business and MBA programs.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
How colleges are getting smarter about student evaluations
USC is one of several institutions that have revised the role evaluations play in faculty members’ careers. Now the university uses a largely peer-review process, with student evaluations playing only a part in measuring student engagement.
Deseret News
Feeling unmotivated at work? It may be something in the air
In a study of call center workers in China, USC researchers and colleagues find that air pollution reduced the productivity of office workers.
The Conversation
Schools fall short when it comes to helping students in grief; here’s how they can improve
Loss is very common in childhood: 9 out of 10 children experience the death of a close family member or friend and 1 in 20 children experience the death of a parent. But, USC’s David Schonfeld notes that teacher preparation to support grieving students is uncommon, and offers advice.
KTLA
USC welcomes a new varsity esports team
The League of Legends team is a perfect fit for the university, home to the nation’s top gaming program.
The Nation
Inmates, sentenced to life in prison as teens, now prepare for freedom
USC’s Heidi Rummel and a colleague first set out to change laws that kept the inmates behind bars forever. Now the fight has moved to ensuring they actually are released — and are able to flourish.
NBC News
How to stop teen vaping: Make e-cigarettes harder to get
USC researchers found that teens living in communities that strictly policed sales of tobacco products were a third less likely to try cigarettes or e-cigarettes.
The New York Times
A cluttered home can be a stressful home, researchers are learning
“The home is a place to come home and unwind,” says USC’s Darby Saxbe, whose research connected clutter and stress levels. “But not if the home is filled with a to-do list and never-ending drudgery.”
Long Beach Post
‘First of its kind’ study at charter school uses brain imaging to measure effective teaching
USC’s Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, who is leading the effort, said they study is the first of its kind to combine classroom observations with brain imaging to uncover the deeper social and emotional work that goes into teaching.
The Washington Post
Bird says safety is its ‘top priority.’ So why is the scooter firm’s Instagram page devoid of helmets?
USC’s Jon-Patrick Allem has a theory: Images showing helmets and knee pads aren’t just uncool-looking, they also undermine Bird’s branding as accessories perfect for a laid-back, fun and liberating — yet environmentally friendly — lifestyle.
Training physical therapists to be advocates, too
USC Doctor of Physical Therapy students are first-line defenders of pain management policy, doing everything from writing letters to meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Nearly 100 events mark USC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week
The broad range of topics for students, faculty and staff includes panel discussions and workshops, presentations, film screenings, social events and more.
USC Libraries name finalists for 31st annual Scripter Awards
The Feb. 9 ceremony honors the year’s best film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.
USC’s green guru tackles myths about sustainability
Ever wonder why USC doesn’t have solar panels on its buildings? Or whether the dining halls serve sustainable food? The university’s sustainability specialist takes on tough questions about going green at USC.
NIH awards USC scientist Denis Evseenko $1.7 million to study arthritis and aging
The research will focus on what causes joints to age, lose their regenerative capacity and succumb to arthritis, and how we can slow that process.
USC Alzheimer’s researchers find new culprit and potential treatment target for disease
Brain changes associated with leaky capillaries suggest new, potential drug targets as well as a way to diagnose the disease sooner.
Radisson across from University Park Campus has a new name: USC Hotel
The hotel, which opened in 1974 as a Hilton, has been owned by the university since 2000.
Human trafficking research shows problem looks the same, whether in U.S. or Middle East
As National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is marked Jan. 11, USC Dornsife scholars explore the worldwide abuse of migrant workers that subjects millions to misery, injustice and poverty.
Newest Broad Postdoctoral Fellow follows her curiosity as a cancer researcher
Oihana Iriondo, who has worked on several projects related to breast cancer metastasis, is exploring how the tumor environment influences breast cancer cells.
USC Viterbi website provides info for students in need
Students helped build a website that provides invaluable information to the hungry and homeless population.
Addressing the unique mental health challenges of bisexual veterans
USC doctoral student and Air Force Capt. Katie McNamara studies bisexual service members and veterans, who may be at higher risk for mental health issues such as PTSD and depression than their gay, lesbian or heterosexual peers.
How driverless cars will change the world, in ways you never imagined
🎧 Hotels on wheels? Empty ERs? Jeff Cole of USC Annenberg’s Center for the Digital Future takes us on a ride into the very-near future.
How to improve communication between people and smart buildings
USC researchers found people connect better with a computer-generated avatar that represents building management. Small talk helped, too.
Award-winning journalist Afua Hirsch named Wallis Annenberg Chair
The social critic — one of Britain’s most vibrant voices on international affairs, the politics of identity and issues related to social justice — will share her multiplatform media expertise with USC Annenberg students in Los Angeles and London.
Stem cell study offers clues for optimizing bone marrow transplants and more
The transplants offer the best treatment for many types of cancers, blood disorders and immune diseases, but much remains to be learned about them.
International dentistry program at USC, first of its kind, marks milestone
For a half century, an advanced curriculum has helped nearly 1,200 foreign-trained dentists relaunch their dental careers in the United States.
New USC physician: Stay healthy by focusing on prevention and balancing your life
Vladimir Ayvazyan, the newest physician to join USC Student Health, is himself an avid swimmer.
New research shows how bad diet can lead to life-threatening liver disease
USC researchers find another reason to avoid a diet high in fat and cholesterol: It can trigger changes in the immune system that can have dire consequences.
Cyntoia Brown receives clemency; she was focus of documentary by USC Annenberg’s Dan Birman
The PBS film Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story recounts Brown’s tragic childhood, running away and being forced into prostitution. In 2004, she was picked up by a man, went to his home and, claiming she feared for her life, shot and killed him.
Dental students gain valuable experience with burgeoning group: older patients
Older adults will soon outnumber children, and Trojans’ regular rounds with residents at the Hollenbeck Palms help them understand the complex needs of this growing population.
USC researchers race against tick-borne illness before it spreads in U.S.
The Asian longhorned tick, new to North America, can transmit a disease that causes nausea, diarrhea and muscle pain — and, often, death.
In memoriam: Matt Gee, 49, former USC linebacker and tackle leader
The Trojans’ 1991 captain was a member of USC’s 1989 and 1990 Rose Bowl squads, and was also a javelin thrower on the university track and field team.
Innovators of USC: Doctors have an eye on GIBLIB, the ‘Netflix of medical education’
USC alums create an online library of studio-quality, on-demand educational videos in 4K or 360 virtual reality. (One in a three-part series.)
USC doctors, staff help a single dad deal with Lou Gehrig’s disease
ALS Clinic treats the needs of Shaun Kalpakoff, fighting the disease while striving to maintain the bond with his young son.