Watch a trailer for Unbroken, a new film directed by Angelina Jolie about Louis Zamperini, the USC Trojan Olympian who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II. Co-written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, the Christmas Day release is based on the book by Laura Hillenbrand.
More stories about: Alumni, Entertainment, History, Olympics, Track & Field
“He has been an American hero who has inspired millions through his courage and his character.”
With a movie about his life set to come out in December, Louis Zamperini may be 97, but he’s young at heart.
✌ Year in review: From team championships in water polo and track to strong individual performances, Trojans left their mark on the playing field — and in the community, too.
✌ Year in review: From the most competitive freshman class in USC history to Trojans making waves in Hollywood, many of our stories captured your attention in 2018.
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.
Shaqquan and Shalexxus Aaron grew up on the court together. Now they’re both playing ball as USC student-athletes.
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.