USC Commencement at the Coliseum: Vintage Photos from 1924 to 1950
As Trojan 2020 and 2021 grads get ready to walk at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, join us in our wayback machine. See how decades’ worth of Trojans celebrated at the stadium
Want to Connect with Other Trojans? FightOnline is the Place to Go
The new FightOnline gathering place helps USC alumni connect, share and stay in touch.
How to Vaccinate 12,000 People in a Day: Behind the Scenes at Dodger Stadium
Two USC pharmacists give us an inside look at how L.A. fights the coronavirus at one of the largest vaccination sites in the country.
How to Make Los Angeles Greener? Urban Gardens Could Help
Jose Miguel Ruiz inspires sustainable renewal through onions, celery and Swiss chard — and it’s happening one empty lot at a time.
This Trojan Family’s Love of Learning is All Relative
With eight USC degrees among them (and counting), the Shimadas make learning a family tradition.
Can’t Find Enough Diverse Job Candidates? This Alum Has an Answer
USC architecture grad La Mer Walker bolsters the hiring of Blacks and people of color in tech by bringing qualified professionals and employers together.
They Went from Shooting Hoops to Finding Love
These two Trojans bonded over a shared passion for basketball — and love has kept them together ever since.
USC Has Sparked Countless Love Stories. Here are a Few of Our Favorites
Share the love with these heartwarming stories from USC alumni who fell head over heels while on campus.
Remembering Trojan and Tuskegee Airman Ted Lumpkin
The USC alumnus served the country he loved as a member of the U.S. Army Air Forces’ first all-Black fighter squadron.
Chat, Interrupted: A Secret Message Spells Love for USC Couple
She never meant for him to see her instant messages — but it turned out to be the start of their Trojan love story.
Now Might Be a Great Time to Invest in Health Care
Entrepreneur and investment expert Jay Goss made a career out of betting big on disruption and health innovation.
In the History of USC-UCLA Pranks, This One Delivered and Made News
In 1958, a crew of Trojans devised a bold plan to embarrass their crosstown rivals. Could they pull it off?
Seven Newly Elected Trojans Head to Congress
The septet of USC alumnae will take their place among a record number of women serving in the next U.S. legislature.
How Hospital Architecture Could Stop the Next Pandemic
Alum David Swartz explains how building modular, pandemic-proof health care sites might isolate future outbreaks.
Why GIFs are the Internet’s Emotional Art Form
Meme expert and GIPHY Editor-in-Chief Tyler Menzel ’06 explains why GIFs are so universally funny — and meaningful. (A story partly told in GIFs.)
#FrightOn: Share Your Spooky — and School Spirited — Jack-o’-Lanterns!
Whether you’re a Trojan parent, alum or fan, download our pumpkin stencils to carve out some school pride this Halloween.
Take a Trip Through 100 Years of USC Alumni Newsmakers
As USC Trojan Family Magazine turns into a semiannual publication, go on a journey into its century-long past.
Janet Evans Keeps Olympics Spirit Aflame as L.A. Readies for 2028
The four-time gold medalist and Trojan alumna paves the way for a new generation of athletes.
Two USC Dancers Make their Debut on One of Theater’s Biggest Stages
A pair of USC Kaufman School of Dance graduates follow their dreams to Broadway on a journey they never could have anticipated.
The Legacy of Paul Revere Williams Lives On in L.A.
The archives of the trailblazing USC alumnus will be jointly housed at the Getty Research Institute and his alma mater.
A Mars Colony in Hawaii? A Microbiologist Experiences Life Beyond Earth
On a remote volcano slope, Adriana Blachowicz PhD ’19 studied how fungi — and humans — might fare on other planets.
Reggie Bush is Back — Now Relive His Best Plays
Remember No. 5 with the rest of the Trojan Family by checking out this (totally unofficial) list of the running back’s most memorable moments.
USC Couples Who Found Love Amid the Music
These Trojan Marching Band members said “All Right Now” to spending their lives together. “All Hail” romance!
A USC Grad and Popcorn Entrepreneur Makes Good Eats His Business
A kernel of inspiration and a serious love of puffed snacks led USC alum Matt Bercovitz to become the popcorn king of Chicago.