School-based intervention aims to reduce behavioral health impact for LGBTQ+ youth
đłď¸âđ PRIDE MONTH: First-of-its-kind Proud & Empowered offers prevention and reduction approach for traumatic adolescent experiences.
Unlikely hero in LGBTQ+ history is back in the spotlight
đłď¸âđ PRIDE MONTH: A Trojanâs new documentary tells the story of a USC Dornsife professor who took a public stand against gay conversion therapy.
Armed with administration expertise, Trojan aims to drive change and foster community
Tiffany Chum knew the USC Price online Master of Public Administration program was right for her, but she wasnât expecting to make so many great friendships with professors and her peers.
Biotechnology teacher uses USC background to prep kids for careers
As an instructor at L.A.âs Roosevelt High School, Rekha Prakash works two short miles from USCâs Health Sciences Campus, where she earned her master of science degree in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
âTitle IX changed USC immensely,â womenâs sports trailblazer says
TITLE IX: Barbara Hedges â hired as USC associate athletic director in 1973 â pushed for scholarships, funding and growth.
Your Brain on Air Pollution
Research at USC is helping define the environmentâs impact on the brain. Growing evidence links the long-term effects of dirty air to accelerated cognitive decline and dementia, and USC researchers hope to better understand environmental effects and gene-environment interactions on brain health.
Student playwrights draw inspiration from worldâs largest LGBTQ+ materials repository
đłď¸âđ PRIDE MONTH: Trojans get creative after a visit to the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, writing scenes based on a collection of photos from a 1950s gay wedding in Philadelphia.
Social dissatisfaction predicts vulnerability to financial exploitation in older adults
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC led the first study linking interpersonal problems to financial vulnerability over time.
USC Annenbergâs Diversity in PR and Advertising scholar dreams of becoming a media trailblazer
Brijea Daniel is on a mission to make a major impact in the media by humanizing marginalized communities in corporate brands.
âWe will always find our peopleâ: USC kicks off Pride Month with celebration
đłď¸âđ PRIDE MONTH: Students, faculty and staff share personal reflections about finding and building community.
How a Mexican eatery became a cherished urban anchor for immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community
đłď¸âđ PRIDE MONTH: USC Dornsifeâs Natalia Molina reveals the story of her grandmotherâs Echo Park restaurant â a beloved L.A. landmark that once provided much-needed acceptance for a diverse group of Angelenos.
USC Annenberg online student looks to tackle ethical challenges in the digital media landscape
Kristina Thomas, member communications manager for YouTube TV, knew that graduate school was a crucial next step to becoming a thought leader in the digital media industry. USC was the right place for her.
USC Pride Month to celebrate âThe Power of Communityâ
PRIDE MONTH: Kickoff on June 1 includes virtual event sharing personal stories and Keck Hospital of USC flag-raising ceremony.
Social work grad uses personal history to advocate for domestic violence legislation
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Inspired by her policy classes, Yvonne Elliott  lobbied for the recent reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
Third-generation Trojan turns to social work solve chronic health care issue
COMMENCEMENT 2022: John Oberg harnesses technology to treat patients with comorbid chronic diseases.
âWe were young, they say. We have died. Remember us.â
USC Dornsife alumnus and retired Navy Capt. Chris Isleib helped create the first national memorial for World War I veterans, part of a long career spent telling the stories of Americaâs military.
PR masterâs grad harnesses skills as advocate for representation
COMMENCEMENT 2022: As just the second person in her family to pursue higher education, Samantha Balcaceres was determined to get the most out of her graduate studies at USC Annenberg.
From stage and screen to the academe, itâs all about storytelling for new PhD
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Lauren Alexandra Sowaâs experience as a child actor drove her decision to focus her USC doctoral studies on media, production culture and fandom.
Master in Social Work graduate dedicated to helping children experiencing homelessness
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Jennifer Weck was named School Social Work Intern of the Year by the San Diego Department of Education.
USC Price grad advocates for people with disabilities before the U.N., Indiaâs Supreme Court
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Manushri Desai leaves USC with an arsenal of experience advocating for disability rights.
USC Annenberg and Paramount establish first-of-its-kind scholarship to advance Latino diversity in newsrooms
The Paramount Latinx Diversity in Journalism Scholarship, supported by a $1 million gift, will cover yearly tuition for a Latino student to enroll in one of USC Annenbergâs journalism masterâs programs.
Oral history project collects tales from the Armenian diaspora using a converted food truck
âMy Armenian Story,â a program of the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, encourages Armenians from Southern California and around the world to record their memories.
From Nairobi to L.A.: USC Price and Dornsife grad aims for international impact
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Serish Thakker just graduated with degrees in public policy and international relations.
New âSegregation Indexâ shows U.S. schools remain highly separated by race, ethnicity and economic status
USC and Stanford researchers say the index â a public resource for tracking segregation â signals an âurgent needâ to address rising segregation in large school districts.