Racing from law school into careers in sports
Trojans Amanda Oliver, Casey Schwab and John Slusher took their law degrees and landed influential positions in a range of sports endeavors.
University names USC field after 11-time Olympic medalist and alumna Allyson Felix
Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in Olympic history, is a frequent collaborator with the university and a women’s rights advocate.
In memoriam: Charles White, USC’s 1979 Heisman Trophy-winning tailback
He was a member of the Trojans’ 1978 national championship team anda then played nine seasons in the NFL.
USC Annenberg journalism majors honored as Chick Hearn Scholars during Lakers game
Anthony Gharib and Rachel Grode were honored in an on-court ceremony, where members of the Hearn family joined them.
Lincoln Riley leads Trojans, including Heisman Winner Caleb Williams, to memorable season
Football team’s unforgettable 2022-23 run wraps up at the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 2.
USC quarterback Caleb Williams wins Heisman Trophy
He joins a long line of Trojans to be recognized as the most outstanding player in college football.
USC quarterback Caleb Williams named Heisman Trophy finalist
The recipient of the award, which recognizes the most outstanding college football player in the U.S., will be announced Saturday.
Lincoln Riley’s memorable 1st USC season to wrap up at football’s Cotton Bowl on Jan. 2
The game — one of the signature “New Year’s Six” matchups — kicks off at 10 a.m. PT at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Men’s water polo team wins conference title, heading to 18th straight NCAA tourney
The team never trailed from start to finish in the 2022 MPSF Tournament. Next up: the NCAA tournament Dec. 3-4 in Berkeley.
Family keeps USC tennis legend Rafael Osuna’s story alive
Book on the life and career of “the best tennis player you never knew” is donated to USC Libraries during Latinx Heritage Month.
USC’s zero waste football game is Saturday
USC won the Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge in 2021-22 in both football (USC’s third win) and men’s basketball.
How the Coliseum’s faulty thermometer became a pet project of USC Viterbi
For years, the temperature read “70.” Now the peristyle thermometer tells the truth.
In memoriam: Ernie Zampese, 86, holds USC record for longest punt
The Trojan halfback went on to become a noted NFL offensive coordinator.
In memoriam: Bob Hooks, 92, USC all-conference end in 1952
Hooks, a 16th round pick in the 1952 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams as a junior, also was a javelin thrower on the 1951 USC track team.
Everything you need to know for the USC football 2022 tailgate season
Game day at USC starts well before kickoff. Be sure you know what to expect before the Sept. 3 season opener.
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.
Trojan trailblazer cherishes being 1st woman to receive USC athletic scholarship
TITLE IX: Tennis standout Barbara Hallquist DeGroot quickly made a name for herself, winning back-to-back national collegiate singles titles in the 1970s. She later returned to USC as a volunteer coach.
Andy Stankiewicz named USC baseball head coach
The former Major League Baseball player comes to USC from Grand Canyon University, where he won five regular-season Western Athletic Conference titles.
USC to make historic move to Big Ten Conference in 2024
The university will take the historic step of joining the Big Ten Conference in 2024, a move that will position USC and its student-athletes for long-term success in both athletics and academics.
Message from President Carol L. Folt to the USC community regarding the Big Ten Conference
The president discusses the decision to join the Big Ten Conference.
Heartfelt tributes and joyous reunions highlight USC Title IX celebration
TITLE IX: On the 50th anniversary of the landmark legislation, women of Troy and allies look back — and ahead.
‘Title IX changed USC immensely,’ women’s sports trailblazer says
TITLE IX: Barbara Hedges — hired as USC associate athletic director in 1973 — pushed for scholarships, funding and growth.
USC repeats as overall winner of Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge for basketball
The university, which prioritizes sustainability, also was named overall winner for Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge for the 2021 football season. USC has now earned the overall recognition four times.
USC Athletics’ NCAA Academic Progress Rate hits all-time high for 8th consecutive time
Seventeen sports equaled or exceeded their previous scores. A team’s Academic Progress Rate accounts for eligibility, retention and graduation to generate a measure of academic performance.