Screenwriters urged to deliver on the promise of a great story
As audiences expect more from movies and TV, Irving Belateche exhorts students to turn their personal visions into compelling tales.
Quiet Heroes — Over Eighty offers universal life lessons from older L.A. immigrants
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology exhibit conveys the beauty and dignity of age, encouraging people to examine their own place in the world.
USC Thornton Opera prepares a surreal Postcard from Morocco
Unconventional one-act work contemplates seven solo travelers as they encounter one another in a distant train station for the very first time.
Kobe Bryant, at USC Marshall event, shares his grit and competitive edge
The pro basketball great and Academy Award winner is blunt as ever in a special appearance at USC.
Theater proves to be a Trojan’s guiding light
All-around technical whiz makes the most of his time as a Stamps Scholar at USC, including a launch of his own theater company.
will.i.am named speaker for USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy’s first commencement
The creative innovation adviser works with technology and consumer products companies from around the world.
West Side Story showcases stellar work of USC’s actors, singers and dancers
The show marks a first-time collaboration among the USC School of Dramatic Arts, the USC Thornton School of Music and the USC Kaufman School of Dance.
Schools seek music educators who can reach students in new ways
Teachers must engage students in projects through songwriting, world music and more.
Angels in America playwright Tony Kushner works on new version of an old play at USC
The Pulitzer Prize winner reimagines his acclaimed 1985 work A Bright Room Called Day for a cast of MFA actors.
USC Thornton alumna succeeds in music industry
The school’s Music Industry program led Julia Betley to a high-level job with RCA Records.
Trojan Marching Band gets a new home at Lyon Center
The Spirit of Troy’s gleaming new digs feature rehearsal space, a student lounge, separate locker rooms — and maybe even new traditions.
Three cellists answer L.A. Philharmonic’s urgent call
The performers get three days to prepare a daunting piece of new music — and then perform it live at a U.S. premiere.
USC Roski School of Art and Design launches MFA in Design program
Two-year curriculum focusing on design and social practices will be housed in downtown Los Angeles’ vibrant At Mateo complex.
Snowboarder, pilot and engineer finds her home in L.A. and at USC
Budding architect Erica Leung knows her limits when riding high as a pilot and snowboarder across SoCal.
Intimate documentary shares couple’s struggle to have children
Alum’s One More Shot follows the emotional journey of friends who struggled to achieve a natural birth.
Bonding over the Beatles: Two music lovers meet at USC and then marry
Alums don’t let distance or graduation spoil a relationship rooted in history and classic rock.
Student-organized USC Own It aims to empower and unite women
The all-day summit attracts entertainers, executives and Olympians who inspire, advise and connect with USC undergrads.
USC Libraries’ Scripter Award honors Call Me by Your Name and The Handmaid’s Tale
The movie and TV series are recognized as the year’s best cinematic adaptation of the written word at Doheny Library.
Opera and neuroscience share stage in unique examination of music and medicine
A soprano and a USC neuroscientist share the belief that their disciplines can together improve our health and well-being.
How students can ease the transition from high school to college: More self-care, less stress
Trojans learn valuable lessons on managing time and taking better care of themselves.
USC Kaufman dancers flash fine footwork from L.A. to Mexico
Bachelor of fine arts students perform in Gala de Danza, ‘The Nutcracker’ and more.
In memoriam: drummer Leon ‘Ndugu’ Chancler, 65
The musician was a popular teacher in USC Thornton’s Contemporary Music Division who was celebrated for his work on Michael Jackson’s Thriller album.
Quirky thriller earns Sundance/Amazon prize for USC alums
Search follows a father seeking his missing daughter from a unique point of view — computer screens and smartphones.
The music industry has high hopes for a Trojan’s tech expertise
USC Thornton innovator plans prototype for a project that would help small club owners or large promotion companies — and the typical consumer, too.