USC’s John Carpten to chair President Biden’s National Cancer Advisory Board
As chair of the presidential board, Carpten will be in a position to guide the nation’s cancer research efforts.
Meet USC’s zero waste auditor: Where most people see abandoned fruit, he sees a delicious dessert
Josh Rebello audits trash, compost and recyclables for a living. The data he produces drive sustainable practices at USC, where multistream recycling is expanding.
Federal funding for Alzheimer’s continues to multiply at USC
More than 90 federal grants totaling $92 million were awarded to USC researchers in 2020, underscoring the university’s status as one of the nation’s leading research centers as we acknowledge World Alzheimer’s Day 2021.
How to use the new multistream recycling bins you’re seeing around USC
The bins are an important part of USC’s drive toward sustainability — but only if everyone uses them correctly.
Former rock star seeks master’s to address addiction in older adults
As a female rock star, Brett Anderson fought stereotypes and pushed boundaries. With a master’s in gerontology, she hopes to do the same with aging and addiction.
New USC center focuses on issues affecting Latinx communities
The director of the Latinx and Latin American Studies Center shares how it will examine the racial, economic and social issues important to Latinx populations in Southern California and beyond.
USC’s small business program helps local restaurateur turn misfortune into growth
Thanks to the Bridges to Business program, Greg Dulan’s restaurants are not just surviving in a COVID-altered world; they’re thriving.
Steps silent and unseen move USC toward a more sustainable future
A new report on USC’s sustainability goals reveals progress, including considerable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, as the university prepares to launch its next sustainability plan.
USC Gould alum joins expanding Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX
Title IX expert Linda Hoos brings a wealth of experience to a transformed office that seeks to prevent and address reports of discrimination, harassment and retaliation involving all Trojans.
Steve Riley, 68, ex-USC football standout and longtime Vikings tackle
The All-American was a member of the Trojans’ undefeated 1972 national championship team.
Rodney Hanners named CEO of Keck Medicine of USC and president and CEO of USC Health System
Hanners, who has served as interim CEO since June 2020, has helped lead Keck Medical Center to rank among the top 25 hospitals nationally.
Celebrate Constitution Day 2021 with USC
Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document.
Deaths tied to opioids rose among less-educated whites during stay-home order
Opioid-related deaths among Blacks, Asians and Latinos dropped during the same period, according to a study from USC and the L.A. County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office.
Unhappy with how the media portrays Latinx people, USC alumna made her own news show
As host and lead writer of Telemundo’s only English-language news show, Gabriela Fresquez aims to cover Latinx communities with depth and nuance.
A leap of faith led to Emmy accolades for this USC alum
After abruptly moving to San Francisco, Danielle Dupre landed her dream job as a post-production sound mixer at Skywalker Sound and has been nominated for her work on WandaVision.
Rates of the most common form of liver cancer are rising in rural areas
USC research indicates that those most at risk of hepatocellular carcinoma are men ages 60-69, non-Hispanic Blacks, American Indian/Alaskan Natives and residents of high-poverty areas.
Is it a horror film or a rom-com? AI can predict based solely on music
USC Viterbi’s Shrikanth Narayanan and his research group examined the role of music in film through a computational lens to determine how it affects the audience’s perception of genre.
Award-winning design from USC architecture professor saves energy while using none
Though Doris Sung has won awards before, she hopes this particular one — the Cooper Hewitt 2021 National Design Award for climate action — will inspire the next generation of architects at USC.
Latinx Heritage Month celebrations focus on the community’s contributions to L.A.
USC virtual events run from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, including a kickoff celebration and a series of talks about Latinx influence in Los Angeles.
Summer at an island lab has undergraduates tackling questions about our oceans
Students scuba dive, snorkel and collect samples from the sea to solve problems such as how kelp’s circadian rhythm works and where sea cucumbers thrive best.
Steve Shapiro brings a big-picture approach to medicine at USC
USC’s top doc envisions the university as a role model for health equity and academic excellence.
Why Dante and his Divine Comedy remain relevant 700 years after his death
Redemption. Romance. Body horror. USC scholars explore these concepts and other reasons why the medieval author and his master work resonate with modern readers.
USC Africa Hub promotes global health through collaboration
The hub brings USC professors and students together with experts in Kenya and beyond to tackle some of the region’s most pressing health issues.
The military after 9/11: How wars impacted veterans’ mental health and care
USC experts reflect on the reverberations of 9/11 and the end of the war in Afghanistan, including the impact on veterans and their mental health care.