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.
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.
Former Trojan offensive lineman has been driven to succeed from childhood — on and off the field
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Frank Martin II is a busy guy: He’s accumulated three USC degrees in six years, all while being a spokesman for Athletics’ Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Now he’s moving on to the world of venture capital.
War in Ukraine hits home for Trojan rower
Despite the conflict in her home country, junior Anastasiia Slivina stays strong for her family and her teammates.
Women’s beach volleyball team wins 2nd national championship in a row
The Women of Troy take the title with a dramatic win over Florida State on Sunday. It’s the team’s fourth NCAA title and fifth national championship.
USC beach volleyball team captures 4th Pac-12 championship
The Women of Troy took down UCLA for the fourth straight time to secure the conference crown.
Men’s tennis team wins 3rd straight Pac-12 Tournament title
The title gives USC an automatic berth into the 2022 NCAA Tournament, the team’s 15th consecutive trip to the tourney.
USC spring football game gives Trojan fans, and the country, their first look at the Lincoln Riley era
There’s a palpable sense of excitement in the Coliseum — and the largest crowd ever at a USC spring game — as the new-look Trojans make their debut.
Tiny Trojan — already a USC football fan — embodies the close ties between the university and the community
Julian Segura — now 6 years old — has been going to USC games since he was 1. He and his parents are a part of the extended USC family that spans the Los Angeles region — the Trojan Family that makes a big difference here, too.
Planning to go to the Festival of Books or spring football game? Leave the car at home
Two big events on the same weekend mean parking will be at a premium, so public transit is probably your best option.
The Women of Troy: How USC’s female student-athletes are using their voices and making history
As Women’s History Month wraps up and the 50th anniversary of Title IX approaches, USC Athletics’ Julie Rousseau discusses the role of women student-athletes in the fight for equality.