Alicia Di Rado
Alicia Di Rado is assistant vice president for health advancement communications at USC University Advancement. She previously served as assistant vice president of content strategy and editor-in-chief of USC Trojan Family Magazine. Alicia began her career as a journalist with the Los Angeles Times and Oregonian and has served as an editor and writing coach for several decades. She also specializes in design thinking, going back to her time as a student at what’s now known as the Stanford d.school. A native Spanish speaker and cancer survivor, she is especially interested in medicine, science, wellness, fitness and history.
Stories by Alicia Di Rado:
U.N. climate conference draws USC experts and students to grapple with solutions
COP26 summit brings the world together to discuss sustainability, and Trojans aim to contribute.
Celebrate Classical KUSC’s 75th anniversary with a journey through its history
Learn how the radio station grew from a tiny student-run outfit to the nation’s biggest classical station.
Watch USC students go for 2021 Capital One College Bowl title
Karan Menon, Ann Nguyen and Brendan Glascock make it to the final match, scheduled to be aired Sept. 7.
See where many USC students will hang out — and find a place to belong — this fall
Remodeled cultural centers and lounges will give Trojans a place to meet up, talk and make friends. Get a first look at them in photos.
5 ways USC students and faculty heal lives broken by crime
Victims of violence and former prisoners come together in April 27 event; it’s one way Trojans are taking on restorative justice.
How aspiring Trojans are celebrating their 2021 admission to USC
No matter where they’re from or how they found out, these potential future USC students all shared the thrill of getting their acceptance notices.
COVID-19 vaccines roll into USC health centers: Watch it in GIFs
Some 2,500 doses of extremely cold vaccines arrive to the sound of applause and The Spirit of Troy.
Students and parents take trips across L.A. from the comfort of home
Thanks to Zoom, you can now learn all about Los Angeles on the USC Office of Orientation Programs’ Facebook page.
T-shirt says ‘thank you’ to USC front-line health care workers
The “We Fight as One” campaign sends support to Keck Medicine of USC through tees — and encouragement on social media.
Send a virtual hug to a USC front-line health care worker fighting COVID-19: Write them a card
Find out how to show extra appreciation for the medical professionals who are isolating at USC Hotel by sending them a thank-you note.
Los Angeles Times Book Prize winners named as USC anticipates annual literary fest in October
In its 25th year, the annual L.A. Times Festival of Books is scheduled to return to USC this fall.
The USC scientist taking big steps against brain tumors
USC’s University Park Campus hosts an upcoming fundraising 5K thanks to the advocacy of an energetic Keck School of Medicine neuroscientist.
USC presidential inauguration ceremonies and events set for Sept. 18-20
Here’s what to expect for the celebration marking the beginning of Carol L. Folt’s presidency.
How Tommy Trojan and other USC statues get ready for their commencement closeups
Why are people blowtorching the Trojan Shrine? It’s all to preserve and protect USC heritage.
Carol L. Folt to become USC’s 12th president
USC Board of Trustees selects internationally recognized biologist and former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill chancellor to lead the university into new era.
Nikias espouses university values and inclusion in presidential address
Higher education is key to instilling values that create an open and free society, USC leader says in annual State of the University Address.
USC 2017 | Five Trojans who inspired us this year
✌ Year in review: These USC alumni, faculty and students will give you some good vibes for the new year.
In memoriam: Joan Metcalf Schaefer, longtime USC dean of women
“Dean Joan” came to USC in 1955 and served generations of Trojans.
W. M. Keck Foundation names health care center at USC with $10 million gift
Generous support expands on prior $150 million gift for Keck Medicine of USC.
Longtime alumni leader Rod Nakamoto elected to USC Board of Trustees
As president of the Alumni Association’s Board of Governors, the financial adviser helped expand the university’s engagement with alumni across generations.
USC places among top institutions in fundraising — for four years running
Council for Aid to Education survey shows USC ranks third behind only Harvard and Stanford as the Campaign for USC continues its momentum.
NBA and social media star Chris Paul: class reunion organizer?
The Clippers standout visits USC Annenberg for an insightful conversation with journalism school Director Willow Bay.
Architect Frank Gehry to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
USC alumnus is among the 21 luminaries who will be honored at the White House for their profound contributions to the United States.
Widney Society fetes benefactors who drive the success of the Campaign for USC
The organization is made up of supporters who have donated $1 million or more in gifts or pledges to the university over a lifetime.