Marching in Style
Trojan Marching Band alum Don Beckhart ’55 gets jock jacket — seven decades later.
Mentoring the Next LGBTQ+ Generation
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, the USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association seeks to reach new heights.
USC Rossier alumnus elected Navajo Nation president
Buu Van Nygren earned an EdD in organizational change and leadership from USC Rossier in 2021.
From Daily Trojan to Spoiler Alert
Michael Ausiello wrote a heartbreaking — yet darkly funny — memoir after his husband’s death. It’s now a movie starring Jim Parsons.
An Artist, a Community and a Well of Inspiration
Artist noé olivas, co-founder of the Crenshaw Dairy Mart art collective and gallery, draws on his parents’ work ethic and his USC cohort’s encouragement to bring communities together in Inglewood.
Annual Trojan Family Weekend celebrates USC’s spirit and successes
Highlights of the four-day event included a concert by A Flock of Seagulls, the Trojan Family Weekend Tailgate and a win against the Washington State University Cougars.
Lifelong and Worldwide
Meet Nadine Watt, the new president of the USCAA Board of Governors.
Changing the Playing Field
When Title IX—the landmark legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding—was signed into law in 1972, it had an immediate impact at USC.
From Student to Patient: How Keck Medicine of USC Brought Me Back to Life
Morgan Stephens was on track to a dream career in journalism—and then she got COVID.
Raising Voices
Actor JP Karliak ’03 founded nonprofit Queer Vox to train LGBTQ+ voiceover actors and help them network and find mainstream roles in animation and video games.
Four Years Later: New Graduates Reflect on USC Experience
Four years ago, Nadia Filanovsky, Lauren Gilmour, Anthony Llamas, Neysa Sanghavi, Meg Schwartz and Leily Zhu were new Trojans. Now, these members of the Class of 2022 talk about how USC lived up to their expectations.
‘You Feel Like You’re Connected to Something More’
USC rock garden, opened in April, creates a contemplative space for Trojan family of 1940s dental student Tadashi “Tad” Ochiai.
Exemplary Trojans Honored at 2022 USC Alumni Awards
At the 88th annual Alumni Awards gala in April, the Trojan Family celebrated notable leaders who showcase the best of the Trojan spirit. The 2022 USC alumni awards recipients were recognized for bringing distinction to the university.
Getting in Tune With Nature Around the West
Veteran and Firefighter Who Saved Countless Lives Struggled to Save His Own
Burdened by tragedy and pain, USC alumnus Michael Washington almost gave up on life. Now he helps other first responders find hope and healing.
USC Alumna Prioritizes Sustainability and Access as California’s State Architect
As California state architect, Ida Clair ’87 helps set the standard for building sustainability, accessibility and safety.
The 6 Degrees of August Wilson and USC
Check out these surprising links between the award-winning playwright and the Trojan Family.
USC Gould Alums Pave the Way for Next Generation of Diverse Law Students
Two longtime friends pair up to create a scholarship for future lawyers following their dreams at the USC Gould School of Law.
2021 USC Alumni Day of SCervice Welcomes Back Trojans After a Year Apart
Volunteers clean up a Santa Monica beach in one of scores of service projects worldwide.
Trojan Knights Share Memories from a Century of Spirit, Service and Stunts
A campus cornerstone, the Trojan Knights mark 100 years of dedication to USC tradition and school spirit.
Creative Arts Emmys go to two USC Thornton screen scoring grads
Ludwig Göransson won for his work on The Mandalorian, while Carlos Rafael Rivera was tapped for The Queen’s Gambit.
How a USC Architect Turned His Design Talents to Making Innovative Furniture
An architect-turned-woodworker draws inspiration from the natural world.
They took classical music to fields in a VW bus
USC Thornton graduates travel from the Mexican border to Canada. Watch their adventures on video.
A Simple Strategy Helped These Trojans Create an Online Business Success
USC alums put a once-struggling automotive parts company on the fast track. Here’s how they made it work.