Saul Garcia
Saul covers news for USC’s many civic engagement and educational partnership programs. Reach him at saulgarc@usc.edu
Stories by Saul Garcia:
USC partners with nonprofit to sponsor African-American youth art project
Four commemorative posters reflect the theme of social justice and change.
USC interim president offers encouraging words at Neighborhood Academic Initiative visit
Wanda M. Austin praises parents for their support and recalls the importance of academics in her own life.
USC Kid Watch turns attention to street and traffic safety
Once it was all about keeping kids safe; now the program seeks to create a safe environment in designated drop-off locations.
USC expert dispels diabetes myths for Latino audience
Tom Buchanan offers clarity on proper steps to prevent the disease and how to seek proper treatment after it is diagnosed.
First Man screening, panel open world of opportunities for young scholars
The youngsters — participants in the signature USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative program — hang on every word from the panel of Trojan aerospace experts.
USC Good Neighbors Campaign’s key donors celebrate program’s success
The 24-year-old program, which has raised more than $23 million to send neighbor kids to college, honors USC faculty and staff who donate 1 percent of their pay.
L.A. sixth-graders start their path to college on a red carpet at USC
The USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative’s newest participants take the first steps on their demanding seven-year trek toward higher education.