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Trojans discuss impact of Martin Luther King Jr. at celebratory event
Students, faculty and staff gather to remember the civil rights leader and consider the impact his work has had on the nation.
Newest Trojans welcomed at spring new student convocation
University leaders greeted incoming students at what’s become a USC tradition.
Skating celebration draws crowds to USC Village
Hundreds of South L.A. kids tried skating for the first time on a rink opened for the local community at USC Village.
USC esports stars take on Bruins in online gaming battle
When crosstown rivals face off, the on-screen competition is as heated as anything you’ll see on the football field.
Facebook Live: The state of Alzheimer’s research
Christian Pike of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and USC health policy expert Julie Zissimopoulos as they discuss the latest research into the disease.
Foundation that supports USC receives $260 million to fund research and teaching
The Lord Foundation of California, which received the funds after the sale of the LORD Corporation, is expected to distribute the proceeds to USC in 2020.
USC releases results of survey on campus climate around sexual assault, misconduct
Two town hall sessions will be held today so the university community can discuss the findings.
139 years old, and still fighting on
From a modest start, the university marks its 139th birthday as one of the nation’s leading research institutions.
Arts showcase puts talented USC students at center stage
The evening — featuring music, dance and theatrical presentations, comedy, films and an art exhibition — was a signature event leading up to Friday’s inauguration of Carol L. Folt as USC president.
USC launches new public transit subsidy program for employees
Faculty and staff will receive a 50% subsidy on the cost of bus and rail passes, which restores and improves upon the previous benefit.
Celebrate Constitution Day 2019 with USC
Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document.
Dave Roberts, national athletics compliance leader, named interim director of athletics
He replaces Lynn Swann, who resigned after a historic three-year tenure.
USC Welcome Week in pictures — good times with good friends
As Trojans head to their first classes Monday, take one final look at some of last week’s most enjoyable events — from a festival and spirit rally to a barbecue with new friends.
Black Alumni Association pinning ceremony welcomes new Trojans
The tradition celebrates the incoming students and the powerful legacy of achievement and advancement at USC
Tears flow as parents write goodbye letters to their new freshmen
In a USC tradition, parents of incoming freshmen are invited to spend part of Move-in Day penning emotional letters to the children they’re about to leave in Los Angeles.
Move-in Day madness: Campuses come to life as Trojans arrive for the fall semester
USC’s campuses are buzzing as students return. Our slideshow gives you an eyewitness view of Wednesday’s Move-in Day happenings on the University Park Campus.
Kristen Bell: ‘When you are nice, people tend to overlook a lot’
The actress shares tricks of the trade at the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ commencement.
Kelly Grier: ‘You have the tools to seize the opportunity of this extraordinary moment’
The U.S. chairman of EY, the former Ernst & Young, speaks at the 2019 USC Leventhal School of Accounting commencement.
DeVon Franklin: ‘You have what it takes to make it’
The preacher, author, producer and motivational speaker addresses the 2019 USC Marshall School of Business commencement ceremony.
Michelle Witteman Taylor: ‘Empathy and compassion for those below and above you is vital’
The businesswoman and USC alumna speaks to graduates at the 2019 USC Marshall School of Business commencement ceremony.
Mikhail Baryshnikov: ‘Be disciplined about being generous to others — and to yourselves’
The legendary dancer speaks to the first graduating class of the USC Kaufman School of Dance.
Barbara Ferrer: ‘These are very special times to be embarking on a career in health’
The director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health addresses new graduates of the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Nnamdi Asomugha: ‘It takes a lot of courage to allow yourself to grow in the face of scrutiny’
The actor and former NFL player speaks to the 2019 USC School of Dramatic Arts commencement.
Ali Velshi to engineers: ‘We need you more than ever’
The NBC News business correspondent addresses the USC Viterbi School of Engineering commencement.