6 Ways Students Made Friends and De-Stressed During a Pandemic Year Apart
From growing plants and crafting to meeting with book clubs and playing board games, USC students flexed their creativity while creating online communities.
New grads are just the latest members of this Trojan Family
Growing up in a family full of USC alumni, Parker and Sierra Alban knew they’d wind up graduating as Trojans.
USC Commencement at the Coliseum: Vintage Photos from 1924 to 1950
As Trojan 2020 and 2021 grads get ready to walk at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, join us in our wayback machine. See how decades’ worth of Trojans celebrated at the stadium
Feel Like You Don’t Belong? You Might Have Impostor Syndrome
What do you do when your biggest doubter is yourself?
From USC student to the U.S. Foreign Service
Betty Thai earned a fellowship that could lead to a job as a U.S. diplomat, an ideal fit for the first-generation college student who wants to help solve global challenges.
Three students share what ‘the Black family’ means to them
Jakaiya Burke, Natalie Hart and Lawrence K. Rolle offer up their personal connection to the 2021 Black History Month national theme.
From master sergeant to master’s degree and doctorate, Shawna Hudson finds her place
Overcoming a learning disability, this South L.A. native and Air Force veteran fulfilled her dream of graduating from USC and now teaches corporate America a lesson in racial bias.
Where Trojans Go to Pray, Meditate and Reflect: The Little Chapel of Silence
In this busy world, you can find quiet moments of comfort at this timeless USC spot (yes, even remotely).
Applying to USC? Admission Insiders Offer Tips During COVID-19
Get the rundown on what USC’s admission team looks for in future Trojans — and how things have changed during the pandemic.
This world-wise veteran is ready to assist in the ER
After eight years in the Navy, Brian Phan is a well-traveled vet with a knack for photography who plans to put his USC education to use as a physician assistant.
First-gen Trojan aims to serve, whether by mentoring USC students or identifying unknown bodies
Angelina Crittenden is already making a difference through the First Generation Student Leadership Program she helped create. Her long-term plan: becoming a medical examiner.
Air Force veteran dreams of going to space
After graduating from USC Viterbi, astronautical engineering student Edward Proulx hopes to work at NASA and someday explore the final frontier.
Injury puts Navy veteran on path toward medicine
Thanks to his alumnus father, Garrett Wagner was very familiar with the Trojan Family. After suffering a torn ACL on duty, he decided to help others the way his surgeon helped him — starting at USC.
Air Force vet takes his math talents to USC Viterbi
After spending four years keeping some of the world’s biggest planes in the air, first-generation transfer student Matt Mena is climbing toward a computer science degree.
A dual graduation for Army reservist: college and kindergarten
After celebrating academic successes with her daughter during the pandemic, Melissa Hooper is now working her way through USC Marshall’s Master of Business for Veterans program.
College Students, It’s Tough Out There. Here’s What I’m Hearing
Broderick Leaks, a student mental health expert at USC, shares in his own words how to thrive in a time of stress and uncertainty.
Chair of the USC GOP club hones his political ambitions
USC junior Jack Patton thinks L.A. is the ideal place to work towards a career in politics, with the aim of championing bipartisan solutions.
When Physics Students Couldn’t Go to Class, This Professor Mailed Class to Them
Longtime educator Jack Feinberg came up with fun kits to ship to students so they could still do physics experiments at home. It’s in his nature.
Five Ways USC Students are Making the World a Better Place
In a time of great upheaval and need, USC students lead efforts to strengthen and support their communities.
USC Students Thrive in the Heart of L.A’s Art Scene
USC art and design students build creative ties in the midst of L.A.’s Arts District.
How to Heal the College Student’s Soul During Upheaval: Connection
Varun Soni, dean of USC’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, describes how the USC community can come together and find contentment in a time of turmoil.
A Fall Semester at USC Like No Other
USC starts the 2020-21 school year with a renewed commitment to learning, student life and well-being as the world grapples with a pandemic.
His Journey to USC Started with a Tough Choice
Ivan Garcia is among the first graduates of USC’s expanded college prep program, and now he’s a first-year Trojan. But he almost missed his chance.
Smiles, Tears and Pride: Trojans Worldwide Cheer on the Class of 2020
USC graduates, friends and family celebrate at home to Fight On against the coronavirus.