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. Here, we celebrate the progress USC has made and the women who’ve helped pave the way for gender equity in all aspects of USC’s programming, from education to employment and extracurricular opportunities.
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.
The former Major League Baseball player comes to USC from Grand Canyon University, where he won five regular-season Western Athletic Conference titles.
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.
The president discusses the decision to join the Big Ten Conference.
TITLE IX: On the 50th anniversary of the landmark legislation, women of Troy and allies look back — and ahead.
TITLE IX: Barbara Hedges — hired as USC associate athletic director in 1973 — pushed for scholarships, funding and growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Despite the conflict in her home country, junior Anastasiia Slivina stays strong for her family and her teammates.
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.
The Women of Troy took down UCLA for the fourth straight time to secure the conference crown.
The title gives USC an automatic berth into the 2022 NCAA Tournament, the team’s 15th consecutive trip to the tourney.
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.
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.
Two big events on the same weekend mean parking will be at a premium, so public transit is probably your best option.
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.
Natalie Wong had planned for career in marketing, but the basketball team gave her an opportunity in HR. She loved it, but knew she needed to change her game plan.
“Definitely the hottest first spring practice of my life,” the new coach remarks after making his on-field debut in Southern California. “But it was amazing.”
He becomes USC’s first recipient of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics award, which honors intercollegiate directors of athletics for their commitment and administrative excellence.
The Trojans earned a 7-seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face 10-seed Miami in Greenville, S.C., in the Midwest region on Friday.
It’s the university’s third victory in the leaguewide competition focused on diverting the waste generated at home football games from landfills to recycling or composting.