In memoriam: Thomas Habinek, 65, longtime Department of Classics chair
The USC professor and author produced groundbreaking scholarship on Roman rhetoric, literature and philosophy.
Davies, Matarić and Pastor named Distinguished Professors; McMahon named University Professor
The four faculty members are recognized by interim USC President Wanda M. Austin for outstanding leadership in their fields.
Major National Cancer Institute award to support colorectal cancer research at USC
The $3.1 million grant will allow USC’s Stacey Finley and Shannon Mumenthaler to search for new cancer treatments using computer simulations.
Jimmy Kimmel named Keck School of Medicine commencement speaker
The late-night talk show host and comedian has a long history of work outside of entertainment and advocates for national health care for all.
Does air pollution make teens eat fattening foods?
A new USC study suggests that early exposure to traffic pollution may be linked to unhealthy diet in adolescence.
New drug may slow cancer’s circadian clock, halts its spread
USC scientists know that disrupting sleep and other elements of humans’ circadian rhythm can harm health. The same may be true for the circadian clock of cells themselves.
USC Leventhal alum funds scholarship in his grandmother’s name
Jake Davidson, himself the beneficiary of a full-tuition Mork Family Scholarship, knew he wanted to honor his grandmother, Selma Davidson, after she passed away.
Can taking breaks improve how well you do on tests?
Computer scientists find a connection between our test-taking abilities and resting: “You are more likely to make mistakes when your brain gets tired.”
Examining the link between neighborhoods and schools
USC Dornsife PhD candidate Jennifer Candipan is looking at racial, ethnic and socioeconomic issues and how they can shape a child or contribute to inequality.
Family matters for basketball-playing brother and sister
Shaqquan and Shalexxus Aaron grew up on the court together. Now they’re both playing ball as USC student-athletes.
Student-founded She Leads pairs teen girls with female entrepreneurs
USC senior Avni Barman thought there should be support for getting women into positions of power at tech companies, so she did something about it.
Parents’ sacrifices drive first-generation USC student to succeed
Seeing her mom and dad work tough jobs to survive motivates USC Mork Scholar Jacqueline Martinez to provide them and others in similar circumstances with a better life.
Training physical therapists to be advocates, too
USC Doctor of Physical Therapy students are first-line defenders of pain management policy, doing everything from writing letters to meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Nearly 100 events mark USC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week
The broad range of topics for students, faculty and staff includes panel discussions and workshops, presentations, film screenings, social events and more.
USC Libraries name finalists for 31st annual Scripter Awards
The Feb. 9 ceremony honors the year’s best film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.
USC’s green guru tackles myths about sustainability
Ever wonder why USC doesn’t have solar panels on its buildings? Or whether the dining halls serve sustainable food? The university’s sustainability specialist takes on tough questions about going green at USC.
NIH awards USC scientist Denis Evseenko $1.7 million to study arthritis and aging
The research will focus on what causes joints to age, lose their regenerative capacity and succumb to arthritis, and how we can slow that process.
USC Alzheimer’s researchers find new culprit and potential treatment target for disease
Brain changes associated with leaky capillaries suggest new, potential drug targets as well as a way to diagnose the disease sooner.
Radisson across from University Park Campus has a new name: USC Hotel
The hotel, which opened in 1974 as a Hilton, has been owned by the university since 2000.
Newest Broad Postdoctoral Fellow follows her curiosity as a cancer researcher
Oihana Iriondo, who has worked on several projects related to breast cancer metastasis, is exploring how the tumor environment influences breast cancer cells.
How driverless cars will change the world, in ways you never imagined
🎧 Hotels on wheels? Empty ERs? Jeff Cole of USC Annenberg’s Center for the Digital Future takes us on a ride into the very-near future.
How to improve communication between people and smart buildings
USC researchers found people connect better with a computer-generated avatar that represents building management. Small talk helped, too.
International dentistry program at USC, first of its kind, marks milestone
For a half century, an advanced curriculum has helped nearly 1,200 foreign-trained dentists relaunch their dental careers in the United States.
New research shows how bad diet can lead to life-threatening liver disease
USC researchers find another reason to avoid a diet high in fat and cholesterol: It can trigger changes in the immune system that can have dire consequences.