NASA has set a new launch opportunity, beginning May 5, 2018, for the InSight mission to Mars. InSight is the first mission dedicated to investigating the deep interior of Mars. (Image/Courtesy of NASA, JPL-Caltech) Out of This World

A Trojan Takes the Helm of the Mars InSight Lander Mission

Geophysicist W. Bruce Banerdt of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab embarks on a 300-million mile journey to uncover the secrets of Mars.

Ryan Coogler, left, with actor Forest Whitaker. (Photo/Steve Cohn) Trojan Honors

Nine Notable Trojan Leaders Honored at 2018 USC Alumni Awards

Trojan friends and family gathered to celebrate notable leaders at the 85th Annual Alumni Awards Gala.

New Heights

USC Board of Trustees Welcomes Charles Bolden and Oscar Munoz

Both alumni of the university, the pioneering aviation leaders bring a distinguished history of leadership and experience to USC.

Point of Pride

Former Student-Athletes Give Back to USC Programs That Put Them on Path to Success

Meet two Trojans who are proud to support USC, even after they left the football field and golf course.

Michael Felix ’83, a first-generation college graduate, is a longtime supporter of USC. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas) The Family Man

Michael Felix is 95th President of the USC Alumni Association’s Board of Governors

The new leader wants to help other first-generation students find their place in the Trojan Family.

Anita Sengupta (Photo/ Noe Montes) Fast Lane

Train Travel at Supersonic Speed? A Trojan Alumna at Hyperloop Hopes to Make it Possible

USC Viterbi alumna Anita Sengupta works on a high-speed transportation system that’s like “a spacecraft flying on the ground.”

William McMorrow Trojan Trailblazers

For USC Trustee William McMorrow, Risks and Relationships Bring Rewards

The real estate investor and dedicated Trojan is set to accept USC’s highest alumni honor.

Donald Dean (Photo/Gus Ruelas) The Mentor

This USC Marshall Alum May Be the Ultimate Student Mentor

For networking pro Donald Dean ’90, there’s something special about Trojans helping Trojans succeed.

David Judson, a fourth-generation Trojan, is president of Judson Studios.(Photo/Gus Ruelas) A Colorful Life

Fourth-Generation Trojan Embraces Timeless Craft of Stained Glass

David Judson MA ’96, president of Judson Studios, brings a fresh eye to the centuries-old craft of stained glass.

Rosalind Wiener Wyman receiving a USC alumni award in 1964. (Photo/Herald-Examiner Collection, Los Angeles Public Library) True Blue

Her Persistence Changed L.A. Politics—and Dodgers Baseball

Rosalind Wiener Wyman blazed her own trail in politics and started a new chapter for baseball in Los Angeles.

Artists from USC and the community perform as part of Classical KUSC and Classical KDFC Kids Discovery Days. The events introduce children to the arts, including live music. (Photo/Peter Howard) Igniting Imagination

The Trojans Bringing Arts Education Back to Kids and Schools

If you think arts education has vanished from schools and neighborhoods, these Trojans have some news for you.

(Photo/Cody Pickens) The Self-Made Man

Mark Stevens’ Trojan Success Story

The venture capitalist and USC trustee has invested to create a better world, and he and his wife, Mary, have donated more than $100 million to grow USC.

Mark and Mary Stevens celebrate the opening of the USC Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute. | PHOTO BY GUS RUELAS The Self-Made Man

Mark and Mary Stevens Champion Philanthropy at USC and Beyond

The Trojan parents’ generosity has endowed several programs and centers important to USC’s future.

Jacob Ullman '95 (Photo/Gus Ruelas) Making the Call

How One Sports Fan Went Behind the Scenes of the NFL

Handling the complicated logistics behind NFL game broadcasts is all in a day’s work for USC Annenberg alumnus Jacob Ullman.

(Photo Courtesy of Jessica Lall) Tales of the City

Alumna Maps the Future of Downtown L.A.

As head of the Central City Association, a USC Dornsife graduate has her eye on transforming the Los Angeles landscape.

Scott Lee and Karen Wong (Photo/Will Chang) The Advocates

Couple’s Advocacy Creates Legacy for Asian American Students

A shared passion for community service and Asian Pacific American issues brought together two Trojans.

(Photo Courtesy of Gina Clayton) The Advocate

She Empowers Women with Loved Ones in Prison

Essie Justice Group helps launch community leaders ready to advocate for and support other women.

(Photo/Brad Cracchiola) Speed Zone

The USC Viterbi Engineer Behind the World’s Fastest Wheelchairs

Reimagined wheelchairs revolutionize a Paralympic sport.

USC’s Nicole Gordillo, left, and Jennifer Dyer, executive director of the USC Stevens Center for Innovation, center, with AEN members Josh Berman, Ravinder Karwal and Samit Varma. | PHOTO BY WILL CHIANG Ready, Set, Startup

Own a Business? USC’s Alumni Entrepreneurs Network Offers Support and Mentors

Entrepreneurs and startup founders tap into the Trojan Family network.

Jaime Lee with, from left, Rod Nakamoto, immediate past president of the USCAA Board of Governors; Patrick Auerbach, USC’s associate vice president of alumni relations; and Michael Felix, president-elect of the USCAA Board. | Photo by Josh Krause Trojan Trailblazers

A Third-Generation Trojan Takes the Lead for the USCAA Board of Governors

USC’s alumni association welcomes its first Asian-American female president, Jaime Lee.

Will Ferrell delivered the keynote address at USC's 134th commencement. (Photo/Mike Glier) Figures of Speech

2017 USC Commencement Speakers Salute Grads with Lessons and Laughs

From architects to actors, visiting luminaries had memorable words to share.

Rod Nakamoto is a USC alumnus and longtime leader in various roles with the university. (Photo/Steve Cohn) Welcome to the Board

Dedicated Alumnus Rod Nakamoto Joins USC Board of Trustees

The Trojan parent has been a longtime USC Alumni Association volunteer and leader.

USC Price alumna Meg Barclay is Los Angeles' first coordinator on homelessness issues. (Illustration by Jacqui Oakley) Street Smarts

Q&A: L.A. Homeless Coordinator On New Approaches to a Growing Crisis

A USC Price alumna searches for solutions to combat homelessness in Los Angeles.

Marilyn Beaudry-Corbett '53, 'MS '61 with her husband Don Corbett. | Photo by Brian Morri A Gift for Business

A New Scholarship Helps Women Over 30 Break into the Business World

Marilyn Beaudry-Corbett, a trailblazing USC Marshall alumna, helps women pursue MBAs.

Grand Park in Los Angeles | PHOTO BY JIM SIMMONS Design Details

How to Make an Iconic Public Space? Ask Architects of L.A.’s Grand Park

Designers of Grand Park in Los Angeles, including USC alumni, aim to make space for everyone.

Thuy Troung '09 | Photo by Banh Troi Nuoc New Paths

Meet 3 Young Alumni Who Built Careers from Personal Passions

These alumni pursued an education—and later, careers—sparked by their personal passions.

(Photo by Yuri Arcurs/Getty Images) Science Sleuth

A USC Dornsife Alumna Looks for the Science Behind Violence

To help prevent deaths from homicide and suicide in America, Janet Blair studies the stories behind them.

Will Ferrell '90 shared insight and laughs at USC's 2017 commencement. Wisdom of Will

5 Inspiring Quotes From Will Ferrell’s 2017 Commencement Speech

The USC alumnus and commencement speaker gave the Class of 2017 insights and laughs.

PHOTO BY ELLIOTT O'DONOVAN Welcome to the Board

Reflections from the Washington Post’s Fred Ryan

Ryan ’77, JD ’80 brings decades of experience as a media entrepreneur and adviser to the USC Board of Trustees.

Jung Kian Ng is one of 96 Rhodes Scholars chosen from around the world. (Photo/Nadila Nordin) Traveling Trojan

USC alumnus heads to Oxford as a 2017 Rhodes Scholar

Jung Kian Ng ’14, MS ’14 aims to bring new-found expertise back to Malaysia.

Charles Cale with his wife, Jessie (Photo/Courtesy of Chuck Cale) Trojan Leaders

The Cales Help USC Village Break New Ground

Cale Residential College opens at USC Village this August.

Oscar De Los Santos sits beside former President Obama. | PHOTO COURTESY OF OSCAR DE LOS SANTOS The Way Up

The Trojan Rhodes Scholar Who Helps the Marginalized

First-generation college graduate Oscar De Los Santos ’15 heads to Oxford.

Jan Berkeley | ILLLUSTRATION BY JACQUI OAKLEY Out of This World

USC Viterbi Alumna Shoots for the Stars as a NASA Engineer

For Jan Berkeley ’86, the sky’s not the limit. It’s just the beginning.

Now and Again

Timeless Tommy: A Look Back at the Trojan Shrine

Unveiled in 1930, the iconic sculpture of Tommy Trojan was created to rally the USC student body.

Members at one of the first meetings of USC Lambda | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC LAMBDA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ARCHIVES Trojan Trailblazers

LGBT Alumni Celebrate 25 Years of Pride

For a quarter century, USC Lambda has championed diversity and inclusion.

TOP ROW (from left): C. L. Max Nikias, Niki Nikias, Rick Caruso. BOTTOM ROW (from left): Grant Gershon, Vicki McCluggage, Wanda Austin, Allyson Felix, Wilfred Uytengsu and Dan Cassidy | PHOTO BY STEVE COHN Trojan Leaders

The 2017 USC Alumni Awards Salute Seven Outstanding Trojans

Rick Caruso is recognized with the university’s highest alumni honor.

A USC Gould alumna’s cold call launched her a career. | PHOTO BY PETER READ MILLER A New Playbook

A Trojan’s Journey From Intern to L.A. Raiders CEO

Her cold call to the NFL team got her in the door and on her way to a career in sports.

The house at 1175 29th St. in Los Angeles served as ground zero for scores of Chinese engineering students who came to USC seeking a better future. Trojans Worldwide

Chinese Tech Pioneers Look Back at Their USC Years

More than 30 years ago, a nondescript Craftsman near campus housed scores of students from China. Few could have predicted what it would launch.

Barbara Solomon, left, and Dean Marilyn Flynn | PHOTO BY STEVE COHN Pillars of Strength

Barbara Solomon’s Inspiring Career as a Social Change-maker

Today an endowed scholarship in Solomon’s name supports minority students studying social work.

Eric Chastain | PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIC CHASTAIN Pillars of Strength

From U.S. Soldier to USC Social Worker

U.S. Army Battalion Sgt. Maj. Eric Chastain watched 22 of his friends die. Then came a death he wasn’t prepared for.

London Calling

Behind the Scenes at Westminster Abbey

Southern Californian Valerie Burdick Humphrey ’82 has surprises in store at London’s historic church.

Taking the Lead

USC Student Body Presidents: How the Role Changed Their Lives

Three Trojan alums from different decades reflect on their time as undergrad leaders.

Getting in the Game

These Sports Broadcasters Do What They Love

If you follow L.A. sports, chances are you’ve seen Trojans Taylor Felix and Kelli Tennant on the field and in the booth.

USC Annenberg alumnus Justin Chang got his passion for film, in part, from his dad. | PHOTO BY EARL GIBSON Critical Thinker

Trojan Earns High Marks as a Los Angeles Times Film Critic

Justin Chang’s first love was writing. Or was it film? Today he does both.

Husband-and-wife pair Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky | PHOTO COURTESY OF WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER One Step at a Time

A Boston Marathon Survivor Finds Support On the Road to Recovery

With the help of a USC occupational therapy alumna, a runner copes with double amputation and moves ahead with her life.

USC Trustee Rick Caruso will receive the 2017 Asa V. Call Award, the university’s highest recognition for alumni. | PHOTO BY STEVE COHN Building Success

Rick Caruso Honored with the 2017 Asa V. Call Award

The USC Alumni Association recognizes USC trustee and visionary real estate developer Rick Caruso ’80.

Jeanie Buss at the NAI gala | PHOTO BY SUSANICA TAM Rewarding Reading

Lakers’ Jeanie Buss Recognized for Community Outreach

The USC trustee supports education initiatives in Los Angeles.

Our Town

Trojans Dedicated to Public Service Work to Improve Life in Los Angeles

USC alumni are woven throughout the fabric of Southern California civic life.

National Network

New York Trojans Hold Tight to USC Ties

East Coast alumni don’t have to look far to feel the Trojan love.

Photo by Los Angeles Rams Assistant Photographer Hiro Ueno Homecoming Team

A Trojan Makes His Return to L.A. with the Rams

When the NFL team returned to Los Angeles, it was a personal homecoming for Todd Davis '88, JD '91.

Photo by Jason Weston of Dirty Sugar Photography Center Stage

A USC Viterbi Engineer Takes the Spotlight on Broadway

A graduate in industrial and systems engineering follows her passion for performing.

Photo Courtesy Getty Images/Disney ABC Television Group 'Girl' Meets World

Marlo Thomas Reflects on Her Remarkable Journey after USC

The entertainment legend paved the way for women in Hollywood and beyond.

Trojan Allyson Felix brought home the gold for Team USA. | PHOTO BY KIRBY LEE To Be the Best

USC’s Unrivaled Olympic Legacy Shines in Rio

USC has produced more Olympians than any other U.S. university.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL OWEN BAKER Vote of Confidence

USC Leads Pac-12 in Alumni Giving

Strong support from graduates helps USC climb rankings of elite schools for alumni giving.

Photo by Gus Ruelas Trojan Love Story

A Match Made in Journalism

The first paragraph of their love story starts with USC.

Getting a lift from a local in Petra, Jordan The Adventurers

Where Won’t This Alumna Travel for the Jeopardy! Clue Crew?

An adventurous USC Annenberg grad travels the world filming video clues for the classic game show.

Fred Keenan is the first of three generations of Trojans in his family. | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES Memory Lane

100-year-old Trojans Remember College Days

For three Half Century Trojans, dedication to their alma mater runs deep.

Kathy Windsor's 100-year-old graduation gown celebrates generations of her family's graduates.| PHOTO BY GUS RUELAS Ceremonial Style

Graduation Gown Marks a Century-Old Trojan Family Tradition

Worn more than 45 times, the garment has the names of every college graduate in the family stitched inside.

Rod Nakamoto | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Trojan Leaders

Rod Nakamoto Takes Helm of USCAA’s Governing Board

The USC Marshall alumnus encourages alumni to rediscover the university.

Survey Says

What Do Alumni Think About USC?

A new survey looks at how Trojans view their university experiences — and how they might forge future ones.

PHOTO BY JOHN MCGILLEN Leading Man

Lynn Swann Takes on His Next Breakout Role: USC Athletic Director

The USC Annenberg alumnus and former NFL player returns to Troy.

Chase Millsap and The Captain | Photo by Spencer Millsap The Promise

Marine Veteran Strives to Bring Wartime Allies to Safety

Brothers in arms, they're now a world apart.

Behavior and the Brain

A USC Alumna Has Psychology on Her Mind

A USC Dornsife alumna takes down our hurdles to better mental health.

PHOTOS BY JOHN MCGILLEN Women of Troy

The Ace: Samantha Bricio

The USC alumna leaves University Park for professional volleyball in Italy.

Harlan A. Helvey Campaign for USC

Harlan Helvey Gives Back for Tomorrow’s Accounting Students

His $15 million gift brings upgraded spaces to USC Leventhal.

PHOTO COURTESY OF KAREN HUDSON Creative Minds

Remembering Paul R. Williams, Pioneering Architect

Paul Revere Williams ’19 was California’s first licensed African-American architect.

PHOTO BY RONALD MARTINEZ/GETTY IMAGES Fielding Dreams

Randy Flores Thinks Outside the Uniform

A one-time Trojan baseball walk-on recruits talent for Major League Baseball.

Alumni Ada Del Rosso and Corbin Johnson made the L.A. Coliseum part of their engagement. (Photo courtesy of Ada Del Rosso and Corbin Johnson) Trojan Tales

Trojans’ Favorite L.A. Coliseum Memories

Alumni write in with their most memorable moments on the field and off.

Members of the USC Real Estate Network, accompanied by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, planted trees at Loren Miller Elementary School in South Los Angeles. | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Volunteers at Work

Community Spirit at the 2016 USC Day of SCervice

Trojans volunteer and reach out worldwide.

Against the Odds

USC’s Oldest Student Proves Perseverance Pays Off

A 96-year-old WWII vet returns to finish a USC degree he started six decades ago.

USC Trustee William Schoen ’60, MBA ’63 was honored with the Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award at the 83rd Annual USC Alumni Awards, which also feted six other outstanding USC graduates. | PHOTOS BY STEVE COHN Those Who Serve

This Marine Stands Up for Veterans on Campus

Veteran and USC Trustee Bill Schoen makes USC possible for men and women after the military through scholarships.

PHOTO BY GUS RUELAS Our Town

Trojans and the City

Trojans are behind some of the high-profile developments in downtown Los Angeles.

Brock Harris ’97, right, the group’s founder, owns the nine-bedroom house that serves as the hub of activity for current VoCals like Jonathan von Mering, left. | PHOTO BY GUS RUELAS Sing Their Praises

California’s Captains of A Cappella

Tradition-bearers, sponsors, mentors and die-hard fans, SoCal VoCals alumni follow the group from concert to concert.

Photo by Craig Rowitz Home Again

Return to Troy: Celebrate Reunion Weekend 2015

Reuniting feels so good for alumni coming back to University Park.

Andrea and Michael Gehring. Photo by Stephen Blaha. Blueprint for Success

A Family of Trojan Architects

Every day feels a bit like a Trojan reunion for the Gehring family of four architects.

Photo by Armando Brown Power of Giving

Here Comes the USC Day of SCupport

The event taps into a network of 377,000 alumni — and the entire Trojan Family

Photo courtesy of Tracy Oliver Role Model

Tracy Oliver Rewrites the Script for Her Career

Tired of waiting for good parts, the Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl co-creator shaped them herself.

Photo by Steve Anderson Portrait of a Litigator

‘Woman in Gold’ Lawyer Talks Stolen Art

A USC Gould lecturer takes a stand at the intersection of history, law and art.

Photo courtesy of Mark Rightmire, The Orange County Register Bottle Service

A Dentist Pursues His Passion for Winemaking

A Trojan tackles owning and operating a winery — all without quitting his day job.

Photo by Buck Lewis Resourceful Resilience

Recycling E-Waste to Rebuild Lives

A public policy expert gives people—and digital debris—a second chance at life.

Service Call

Trojans Pursue Public Service in D.C.

Dedicated alumni make a difference in policy and government.

Illustration by Lincoln Agnew Start Me Up

Blendspace Founder Talks About Her Road to Success

A startup founder finds her footing in Silicon Valley

The Widney Alumni House. Committed to Memory

Campus Construction: 135 Years and Counting

New buildings are coming to the USC's campuses — what's new?

Photo by Chester Higgins Jr./The New York Times/Redux Design for Life

A Sculptor’s Five-Decade Journey to World Acclaim

Like his life, an artist’s meaningful, dynamic work defies convention.

Illustration by David Plunkert Well-Read Trojan

Goodreads Co-Founder Builds a Literary Community

A journalist with a love for language helped build one of the largest online communities for readers.

Leaf through USC history digitally with the Trojan Family Archive. From the Vault

Revisit Your USC Days Through the Digital Library

Take a nostalgic stroll back to your student days with the USC Digital Library archive.

Grafitti wall in Munich. Photo courtesy of John Beckner Trojans Worldwide

Transatlantic Trojans

Alumni outposts in Europe bring the Trojan Family together.

The BAA’s annual pinning and affirmation ceremony welcomes new Trojans with symbolic pins naming the attributes of a USC scholar. Photo by Michael Owen Baker Trojan Mentors

The USC Black Alumni Association’s Circle of Support

Two alums share the paths that brought them back to USC and the Black Alumni Association.

From left: The Lyons, Lederers and Erdmans Return to Troy

Trojans, Twice Over

Alumni feel the USC love all over again when they become Trojan parents.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT GARCIA City Life

Long Beach Mayor Journeys From Classroom to City Hall

A USC Annenberg alum-turned-instructor brings his teaching skills to his job as mayor of the nation’s 36th-largest city.

James Yee PhD ’74, Candy Yee ’68, MS ’69, Patti Poon ’65 and Dudley Poon are avid boosters of USC Athletics, from golf to basketball. Photo courtesy of Candy Yee Fight On Forever

Fantastic Fans

From athletics to arts, these devoted Trojans have an unwavering passion for cardinal and gold that comes straight from the heart.

Photo by Todd Rosenberg Photography 2014. Standing Ovation

A Performance of a Lifetime as Director of the Kennedy Center

A USC Marshall alumna takes the stage as one of the most prominent and powerful advocates for the arts.

Photo by Gus Ruelas Talk It Out

An Alumna Teaches the Art of Conflict Resolution

A former United Nations ombudsman has worked to combat some of humanity's greatest challenges.

HOUSE OF FAITH: The Blue Mosque (or the Sultan Ahmet Mosque) in Istanbul is both a cultural site and house of worship. Photo by Paul Renteln Alumni Abroad

Adventures With Trojan Travel

Seeking a once-in-a-lifetime trip? USC Alumni Association's Trojan Travel is ready to sweep you away.

Strong Support

Meet the 2015 President of the USCAA Board of Governors

Michael Adler ’86, MBA ’92 takes the helm of the USC Alumni Association’s governing board.

Les Hoffman, left, Elaine Stevely Hoffman and Jane Hoffman Popovich. Photo courtesy of USC University Archives Trojan Leaders

The Popoviches: Six Decades as a Trojan Family

Six decades, three buildings, three generations and one strong USC tradition come together for the Popovich family.

Digital Detective

Fighting Crime in Las Vegas—with Engineering Skills

Thanks to a USC Viterbi alumnus, it’s game over for slot machine scammers.

The USC Alumni Club of Washington, D.C., sorted food at the Capital Area Food Bank. (Photos by Bill Denison; Joy Albritten; Nuttapon Kongkitimanon; Armando Brown) Alumni Worldwide

USC Alumni Day of SCervice 2015

A global network of Trojans pitched in to help communities around the world.

Game Day

Tailgating, Trojan-Style

Take a look at pre-game changes coming for the 2015 football season.

Photo courtesy of Viet Luong Stars and Stripes

The Trojan Who Became a Brigadier General

Viet Luong ’87 makes history as the first Vietnamese-born U.S. military general.

Photo by Gus Ruelas Campus Love Stories

Alumni Couple are Trojans Through and Through

Tracey and Ross Necessary show the love and loyalty to their alma mater.

Photo by Emil Kara Drink to Your Health

Got Camel’s Milk?

An enterprising USC Marshall alum finds a unique niche at the intersection of food, health and Amish farming.

Little Tokyo Photo courtesy of U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Medical Pioneer

Masako Miura, a Physician Ahead of Her Time

Masako Miura ’36, MD ’41 was one of two women in the graduating class of 1941 at USC’s medical school.

Photo by Gus Ruelas Their Own Devices

Biotech Brothers Bring Innovations to the Market

The Nadershahi brothers combine their backgrounds in biology, medicine, business and law to launch biomedical devices, especially in women’s health.

Photo by Gus Ruelas Those Who Serve

Alumni Veterans, We’ve Got Your Back

From career contacts to making new friends, USCAA connects Trojan military members.

Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award honoree Mark Stevens, left, and USC President C. L. Max Nikias. Photo by Ron Murray Risk Taker

A Venture Capitalist’s Rules for Success

Mark Stevens ’81, MS ’84 adds the 2015 Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award to his portfolio.

Young Trojans show their school spirit on Trojan Family Weekend. (Photo by Steve Cohn) All in the Family

USC alumni, USC kids: SCions Build a Trojan Legacy

Let’s hear it for Trojan alums who are also Trojan parents.

Photo by Uyen Bui Photography Those Who Serve

Schoen Family Scholarships Give Back to Student-Vets

A Navy veteran completes his degree thanks to the support of donors who care.

Photo courtesy of USC University Archives Dog's Life

Bite On!: USC’s Other Loyal Mascot

Before Tommy and Traveler, there was Tirebiter. Well, maybe that should be Tirebiters…

Photo by Chris Shinn Welcome to the Board

New USC Trustees Lead by Example

The USC Board of Trustees welcomes three visionary executives.

Photo by Caroline Ashkar Dining at SC

Trojan Restaurateur Serves up Success

An entrepreneur on the rise started with an underground supper club run out of a USC student apartment.

Vote of Confidence

A Winning Proposition to Increase Voter Participation

USC Price grad uses quirky characters to educate voters on key issues.

Tech Time

A New App Brings the Trojan Family Together

The USC Fight Online app keeps Trojans connected with each other and their alma mater.

Photo courtesy of Priscilla Partridge de Garcia Peace of Mind

Clinical Psychologist Heals Unseen Wounds

A clinical psychologist helps PTSD patients find a path forward.

Family in Film

The USC Clique Makes Hollywood Feel Like Home

Two decades in, friendships formed through cinema only grow deeper.

Ilan Ben-Hanan and Sarah Happ. Photo by Gus Ruelas USC Love Story

Trojan Power Couple Ilan Ben-Hanan and Sara Happ

Two alumni translate their marketing smarts into careers in the sports and beauty industries.

Longtime USC Trustee Kathleen Leavey McCarthy. Photo by Gus Ruelas Honor Roll

New Honors College Finds a Home at USC Village

A gift from the Leavey Foundation builds new home for top scholars

Photo courtesy of USC Thornton School of Music Top of the Pops

Rising Stars of the USC Popular Music Program

Meet six artists from the USC Popular Music Program who are shooting for stardom.

Celebrating more than 50 years of marriage, Jim and Mary Manos are Half Century Trojans and "still fighting on!" Photo by Armando Brown Trojan Love Story

Longtime Trojans Still Fight On

Half Century Trojans Jim and Mary Manos share their love for all things USC.

Los Angeles Ale Works co-founders John Rockwell (left) and Kristofor Barnes (Photo/Geoff Kowalchuck) POPPING BUBBLY

The Trojans Taking on L.A.’s Craft Beer Scene

John Rockwell and Kristofer ‘Kip’ Barnes aim to bring L.A. Ale Works to life.

Rigo Diaz at the USC Latino Alumni Association’s 40th anniversary scholarship gala in March. Photo by Ron Murray/Imageactive Partner in Pride

A Trojan Who Attended USC Against the Odds Pays it Forward

Rigo Diaz dreamed of being a Trojan and made it happen. Now he gives back to support scholarships for tomorrow’s students.

Photo by Stephen Blaha Trojan Trailblazer

Jaime Lee: The Trojan Who Makes Time Management an Art

Here’s a hint to the USC alumna’s success: It’s about making choices.

Photo by Steve Cohn Launch Pad

USC Trustee Daniel Epstein Recognized for Steadfast Service to USC

USC provided the tools to success for Daniel J. Epstein ’62, whose Trojan spirit makes him a natural for the Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award.

California Cool

4 Trojan Inventions That Have SoCal Style

USC alumni aren’t just entrepreneurial; they’ve also got design flair with a Southern California influence.

USC Architecture alumnus Anthony Marnell II. Strong Foundation

Design Builder Gifts $1 Million to USC Architecture

Anthony Marnell II’s recent gift to the USC School of Architecture will launch a multidisciplinary design studio to foster design-builders.

Cherney now works in San Francisco for Credit Suisse. Photo by Lee Pellegrini, Boston College TROJAN VOICES

Boston Marathon bombing survivor Liza Cherney is one tough Trojan

A USC alumna shares her story from the Boston Marathon bombing, in her own words.

The Stahl House. Also called Case Study House No. 22, this often-photographed modernist home was designed by Pierre Koenig ’52. Photo by Nicolas de Camaret Architectural Icons

USC Grads Leave Their Mark on L.A.’s Landscape

Did you know these landmarks of Los Angeles were designed by Trojans?

From left, back row: Jerry Neely, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Rebecca Soni, Barbara Cotler, Mitchell Lew; front row: Patrick Auerbach, Linda Givvin, Frank Fertitta, C. L. Max Nikias, Geraldine Knatz. Photo by Steve Cohn The Envelope, please

7 Alumni Who Make the Trojan Family Proud

2013 USC Alumni Awards honor achievement and a record of commitment.

Stark Sands, right, is one of the stars of the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots. (Photo/Bill Tucker) Stage Life

Stark Sands Takes on Broadway with ‘Kinky Boots’

The Tony Award nominee cemented his passion for acting at USC.

Photo by Chris Shinn Alumni Connection

Ramona Cappello Means Business for USC

A conversation with the alumna volunteer who’s leading the USCAA Board of Governors.

La Mer Walker launched a startup to connect tech firms with diverse talent. (Photo/Justin Officer) Hire Power

Can’t Find Enough Diverse Job Candidates? This Alum Has an Answer

USC architecture grad La Mer Walker bolsters the hiring of Blacks and people of color in tech by bringing qualified professionals and employers together.

Illustration/John Dykes Paper Caper

In the History of USC-UCLA Pranks, This One Delivered and Made News

In 1958, a crew of Trojans devised a bold plan to embarrass their crosstown rivals. Could they pull it off?

Muhammad Ali and Janet Evans with the Olympic torch at Centennial Olympic Stadium in 1996 (Photo/Lynn Johnson/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) Champion for Change

Janet Evans Keeps Olympics Spirit Aflame as L.A. Readies for 2028

The four-time gold medalist and Trojan alumna paves the way for a new generation of athletes.

A nostalgic look back at some of the unusual stories from USC Trojan Family Magazine. (Photos/Courtesy of USC University Archives) Back in Time

Take a Trip Through 100 Years of USC Alumni Newsmakers

As USC Trojan Family 
Magazine turns into a semiannual publication, go on a journey into its century-long past.

#FrightOn

#FrightOn: Share Your Spooky — and School Spirited — Jack-o’-Lanterns!

Whether you’re a Trojan parent, alum or fan, download our pumpkin stencils to carve out some school pride this Halloween.

Clip Art

Why GIFs are the Internet’s Emotional Art Form

Meme expert and GIPHY Editor-in-Chief Tyler Menzel ’06 explains why GIFs are so universally funny — and meaningful. (A story partly told in GIFs.)

The Héroe team's health facilities include spaces for critical services like surgeries. (Photo/Courtesy of HLW and Project Héroe) Ready Room

How Hospital Architecture Could Stop the Next Pandemic

Alum David Swartz explains how building modular, pandemic-proof health care sites might isolate future outbreaks.

Seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives went to Trojan alums in the November 2020 election. (Photo/iStock) Capitol Gains

Seven Newly Elected Trojans Head to Congress

The septet of USC alumnae will take their place among a record number of women serving in the next U.S. legislature.

Entrepreneur Jay Goss sees disruption in the health care industry as a prime opportunity for innovation and investment. (Photo/Jay Goss) Value Judgment

Now Might Be a Great Time to Invest in Health Care

Entrepreneur and investment expert Jay Goss made a career out of betting big on disruption and health innovation.

Tommy, Charlene, Philip and Elisa Shimada, from left, are all proud USC graduates. (Photo/Courtesy of Charlene Shimada) All in the Family

This Trojan Family’s Love of Learning is All Relative

With eight USC degrees among them (and counting), the Shimadas make learning a family tradition.

Sixteen years of love and happiness between Teri and Michael Odoca started with an online chat message in a USC computer lab. (Photo/Courtesy of the Odoca Family) Trojan Love Story

Chat, Interrupted: A Secret Message Spells Love for USC Couple

She never meant for him to see her instant messages — but it turned out to be the start of their Trojan love story.

Trojan Love Story

USC Has Sparked Countless Love Stories. Here are a Few of Our Favorites

Share the love with these heartwarming stories from USC alumni who fell head over heels while on campus.

Ted Lumpkin was a member of the first all-Black flight squadron in the U.S. military. (Photo/Courtesy of the Lumpkin Family) Trojan Tribute

Remembering Trojan and Tuskegee Airman Ted Lumpkin

The USC alumnus served the country he loved as a member of the U.S. Army Air Forces’ first all-Black fighter squadron.

Dahliena (Kwan) Chavac and Bryan Chavac met as undergrads on the basketball courts in USC's Physical Education Building. (Photo/Courtesy of the Chavac Family) Trojan Love Story

They Went from Shooting Hoops to Finding Love

These two Trojans bonded over a shared passion for basketball — and love has kept them together ever since.

(Photo/Victoria Will) Making Their Move

Two USC Dancers Make their Debut on One of Theater’s Biggest Stages

A pair of USC Kaufman School of Dance graduates follow their dreams to Broadway on a journey they never could have anticipated.

As a college student, Jose Miguel Ruiz dreamed of bringing his passion for gardening into urban life through a community-building model. (Photo/Courtesy of Jose Ruiz) Seeding Change

How to Make Los Angeles Greener? Urban Gardens Could Help

Jose Miguel Ruiz inspires sustainable renewal through onions, celery and Swiss chard — and it’s happening one empty lot at a time.

Back row, from left: David McLeod, Dane McLeod, Daniel Kilpatrick and David Kilpatrick. Front row, from left: Devon McLeod, D’Arcy Dietrich McLeod, Danielle Dietrich Kilpatrick and Dustin Kilpatrick.(USC Photo/Gus Ruelas) All in the Family

For Two Sisters—and 24 of Their Relatives—Being a Trojan is a Family Affair

Over three generations, the Dietrich sisters’ ties to USC have only grown stronger.

Adriana Blachowicz took this photo of her Sensoria crewmates during a Mars colony simulation mission in Hawaii. (Photo/Courtesy of Adriana Blachowicz) Out of This World

A Mars Colony in Hawaii? A Microbiologist Experiences Life Beyond Earth

On a remote volcano slope, Adriana Blachowicz PhD ’19 studied how fungi — and humans — might fare on other planets.

Paul Revere Williams (Photo/Julius Shulman, J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, 2004.R.10) Dream Builder

The Legacy of Paul Revere Williams Lives On in L.A.

The archives of the trailblazing USC alumnus will be jointly housed at the Getty Research Institute and his alma mater.

Trojans gathered for a weekend of inspiration, networking and learning at the 2018 USC Women's Conference (Photo/ Will Chiang) Come Together

Successful Trojans Find Connections and Community at USC’s Women’s Conference

The USC Women’s Conference heads to Washington, D.C., for the first time.

(Illustration/Meryl Rowin) Venture Forth

Venture Capitalist Pocket Sun Banks on Women’s Businesses

The USC Marshall grad brings venture capital know-how to female entrepreneurs to grow their potential.

(Illustration/Max-O-Matic) (Copyright By A.M.P.A.S. (Douglas Fairbanks); Twentieth Century Fox (Star Wars); Columbia Pictures Corp./Photofest (Boyz N The Hood); Hugh M. Hefner Moving Image Archive (Merrell Gage);Morningside Productions (Jason And The Argonauts); United Artists (Charlie Chaplin); Nbc/Photofest (Johnny Carson); Milestone Film & Video (Mary Pickford); Paramount Pictures (Titanic).) Screen Legends

Top Hollywood Blockbusters With Trojan Ties

From Star Wars to The Avengers, USC alumni have created some of the most successful movies in history.

Game capture of Flow. Screen Legends

Five Trailblazing Interactive Games that Started as USC Student Projects

These titles garnered awards and industry attention — several before their creators even graduated from USC.

86th Annual USC Alumni Awards (Photo/ Steve Cohn) Trojan Excellence

7 Exceptional Trojans Honored at 2019 USC Alumni Awards

The university honors generous trustees and longtime alumni volunteers, from Kathleen L. McCarthy to Herb and Kathy Goodman.

(U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released) Flying High

The Proud Alumni of USC — and the Blue Angels

Meet three Trojans who are among the select few to serve with the legendary squadron.

Corii Berg, USC Alumni Association Board of Governors President (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas) A Steady Hand

Meet Corii Berg, 96th President of the USCAA Board of Governors

He sees opportunities for USC to strengthen connections with alumni and build on values.

Jim and Janet Eddy (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas) College Couples

Half Century Trojans Jim and Janet Eddy Reflect on a Lifetime of Fighting On

USC has shaped their lives since they were children.

(Photo/Kyle Dubiel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank Via Getty Images) Laugh Track

USC Alumni Bring in the Laughs on Saturday Night Live

A hefty lineup of comedic Trojans — including Will Ferrell ’90 — have made their mark on the iconic show.

The USC Caruso Catholic Center and Our Savior Parish (Photo/ Gus Ruelas) The Community Builder

The Caruso Family Legacy Stretches Across USC

“I can think of no higher honor in the field of education than being able to give back,” says Rick Caruso.

The Community Builder

Rick Caruso’s USC Mission Has Family Roots

Taking the lead during a critical time in the university’s history, USC Board of Trustees Chair Rick Caruso sees a bright future.

(Illustration/ Barry Falls) Social Skills

She’s Out to End the Military Mental Health Stigma

A U.S. Air Force security forces specialist turns to social work in her quest to help service members.

DWP building in Los Angeles. (Courtesy of AC Martin) L.A. Story

Landmark L.A. Architecture Firm AC Martin Builds on Its Trojan Roots

Meet USC School of Architecture alumni who have quietly transformed the landscape of Southern California.

A surrey decorated for homecoming (Photo/USC University Archives) Trojans on Parade

A Homecoming in Tune with the ‘Roaring Twenties’

Trojans decorated horse-drawn buggies and later, automobiles, to welcome alumni to campus.

(Photo/Linda Wang; Photo/Isaac Mora) Big Shots

How to Vaccinate 12,000 People in a Day: Behind the Scenes at Dodger Stadium

Two USC pharmacists give us an inside look at how L.A. fights the coronavirus at one of the largest vaccination sites in the country.

Tracing Allegory, by Chelle Barbour. Surreal Journey

USC Alumna Chelle Barbour Brings Improvisation to Art

A multidisciplinary artist creates portraits that reimagine notions of black women.

WIth Honors

Kathleen Leavey McCarthy Honored for Dedication to USC

The USC trustee has made her mark on her alma mater.

News Breakers

Veteran USC Alumni News Broadcasters Find Stories that Matter

You’ll find them in small towns and on the big networks. Reporters and anchors from USC keep TV news alive.

(Illustration / Sam Kalda) Fresh Voice

She Balances Hollywood and Bollywood

Rising producer Noopur Sinha MFA ’15 crosses from India to the U.S. to seek stories worth telling — and remembering.

Neftalie Williams with his skateboard (Photo/Kaveh Rezaei/VOA) Skating Between the Lines

Diplomacy through Skateboarding?

USC Annenberg alumnus and lecturer Neftalie Williams uses street culture to break social barriers.

Society 53's newest members gather to celebrate with outgoing members who graduated in May. Good Society

Linking USC Students to USC Alumni: ‘Society 53’ Turns 10

USC Alumni Association’s Student ambassadors have the opportunity to build close relationships with Trojan alumni leaders.

Poetry by USC alumna Saba Syed Razvi explores the darkness of language and the art of the uncanny. Art of Darkness

For Horror Poet Saba Syed Razvi, Scary and Monstrous Tales Have an Irresistible Pull

A USC alumna reflects on her lifelong fascination with creepy mysteries and the darkness of language.

(Illustration/Jacqui Oakley) Game Changer

IndieCade Founder Stephanie Barish Champions Diverse Voices in Video Games

A USC School of Cinematic Arts alumna celebrates the diversity, creativity and artistry of video games.

Jaime Lee (Photo/ Will Chiang) Trojan Trailblazers

Third-Generation USC Alumna Jaime Lee Joins Board of Trustees

Real estate CEO and dedicated volunteer Jaime Lee is a third-generation Trojan.

Alumnus Peter Lee, CEO and co-founder of URB-E, returned to USC to open a storefront for his foldable electric vehicles. (Photo/ Gus Ruelas) Village Vanguards

The Trojan Alumni Behind Businesses at USC Village

Whether you’re looking for an iced latte, tasty bite or a fast way to get across campus, USC Village’s Trojan-owned business have you covered.

USC Alumni Association’s Patrick Auerbach (far left) and Danielle Harvey Stinson (far right) join AEN members (left to right) Adam Mendler, Taryn Rose, Mark Friedman and Dee Murthy at a panel. (Photo/ Will Chiang) Taking Care of Business

USC Alumni Entrepreneurs Tap into Trojan Family Network

The USC Alumni Entrepreneurs Network offers social, educational and career-oriented events for enterprising Trojans.

Pilot Angela Masson (on the left in this photo from 1976) made her name as an aviation pioneer. (Photo/Courtesy of Angela Masson) Flying High

The First Woman to Fly a 747 Keeps Breaking Barriers

Angela Masson paved the way for women in the commercial cockpit — and she holds four USC degrees.

(Illustration/Tim McDonagh) An Explosive Personality

The Trojan Who Makes Hollywood Go Boom

The coolest job ever? David J. Barker blows things up for movies like Avengers: Endgame and Transformers.

Drew Morcos working with patient (Photo/ Nate Jensen) Back to Basics

Trojan Physical Therapist for NFL Athletes Gets Back to Basics

From pro athletes to weekend warriors, Drew Morcos takes a fresh approach to help his clients be their best.

Design concept for the exterior of the Korean American National Museum, which is slated to open in Los Angeles in 2022. (Illustration/Courtesy of Morphosis Architects) Culture Connection

Trojan Architect Honors Korean American Culture

As project architect for the Korean American National Museum, Paul Choi brings an evolving cultural legacy home.

In this grudge match, Reggie Bush capped off a 20-yard scamper by going airborne over a defender, putting USC up by 23 midway through a 66–19 rout. (Photo/Courtesy of USC Athletics) Homecoming

Reggie Bush is Back — Now Relive His Best Plays

Remember No. 5 with the rest of the Trojan Family by checking out this (totally unofficial) list of the running back’s most memorable moments.

The marching band’s surprise appearance at Kathleen and Bob Campos’ wedding reception had guests grooving to “Tusk.” (Photo/Courtesy of Kathleen and Bob Campos) Playing By Heart

USC Couples Who Found Love Amid the Music

These Trojan Marching Band members said “All Right Now” to spending their lives together. “All Hail” romance!

(Photo/Courtesy of Matt Bercovitz) Pop Star

A USC Grad and Popcorn Entrepreneur Makes Good Eats His Business

A kernel of inspiration and a serious love of puffed snacks led USC alum Matt Bercovitz to become the popcorn king of Chicago.

John Iino (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas) Culture Shift

Diversity and Inclusion Expert Takes the Lead at USC Alumni Association

John Iino brings his talents to lead the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors.

Barbara and Bill Birnie enjoyed a special parade — with proper social distancing, of course — in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary in June. (Photo/Courtesy of Barbara and Bill Birnie) Trojan Love Story

A Lifetime of Love: USC Sweethearts Celebrate 70 Years in Style Despite Pandemic

A chance encounter during a sorority party launched Barbara and Bill Birnie on a lifelong adventure.

(Photo/Courtesy of Ritu Riyat) Pressure Points

You Can’t Always Stop Stress, but Here’s How to Feel More in Control

Stress detox expert Ritu Riyat MPH ’04 helps people develop a healthier relationship with stress.

Lt. Justin Lee works in Palm Springs at a tactical operations center, where he oversees platoons on humanitarian missions throughout the region. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas) Proud to Serve

USC Military Alumni Serve as Heroes in Pandemic

Whether on planes, trucks or ships, Trojans use their training and USC connections to help communities facing COVID-19.

(Photo/Courtesy of Sierra Drummond) Trojan Voice

Peace Corps Opened a New Chapter for a USC Grad. Then the Pandemic Hit

With her service cut short, Sierra Drummond’s path to discovering herself and the world was put on pause.

(Photo/Courtesy of Jennifer Dixon) The Unexpected Patient

Nurse’s First COVID-19 Patient Turns Out to Be Her Friend

A USC alumna and nurse in a rural Georgia hospital shares the story of her first encounter with the coronavirus.

Faisal Rashid (Courtesy of Faisal Rashid) Trojan Voice

‘I Became a Cop to Fight Injustice. We Need to Do Better’

The LAPD reserve officer and USC radiation oncology specialist talks about combating racism as a society.

A woman’s unfulfilled dreams get new life through her daughter in Miss Juneteenth, a film from USC alumna Channing Godfrey Peoples. (Image/Courtesy of Vertical Entertainment) Power of Story

Messages of Hope and Determination in Alum’s Film Miss Juneteenth

Channing Godfrey Peoples MFA ’11 talks about the responsibility borne by Black artists, storytellers and creators today and the power of speaking your truth.

Actor Danny Trejo, left, and USC alum Dimitri Colupaev strive to safely feed hundreds of health care workers during the pandemic. (Photo/Courtesy of Colony Cooks) Comfort Food

Celebs and USC Alums Feed L.A.’s Hospital Heroes

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Trejo join USC alumni and friends to donate meals to health providers at Keck Medicine of USC and other L.A.-area hospitals.

Taste of Success

L.A.’s Restaurant Scene is Fierce, But These Alumni Love It

Trojans behind three popular hotspots explain what the view looks like from the inside.

(Illustration/Joe Anderson) Finding His Way

A Trojan Brings Engineering Know-How to Marketing

Young alum Grant Whitney applies his engineering smarts to marketing. The guiding star on his career journey: working with people.

(Illustration/Eric Hanson) In This Together

Meet Two Trojan Mentors Who are Paying It Forward

Alumni find rewards in helping the next generation of USC students succeed and thrive.

(Photo courtesy of Marita De Leon) Trojan Tribute

The Football Player Born on Campus

The late Manuel De Leon, a celebrated painter, Trojan lineman and lifelong USC supporter, grew up in a small home near where Heritage Hall stands today.

Matt Petersen (Photo/Ken Lee) A Man with a Plan

USC Alum Matt Petersen Believes in a Greener L.A.

The enthusiastic optimist sees opportunities for sustainability around every corner.

Daryn Nishikawa, Wayne Nakamura and Kent Ochiai, from left are the dental team for Los Angeles Football Club.(Photo/Imad Bolotok, LAFC) Dental Defenders

Trojan Dentists Keep Los Angeles Football Club Players Smiling

When one of LAFC’s soccer players chips a tooth or hurts his jaw, a dental team of USC grads stands ready to help.

(Photo/Courtesy of AC Martin) L.A. Landmarks

The Trojan Architects Behind the Buildings of Downtown L.A.

You might recognize these L.A. landmarks. But did you know that alumni of the USC School of Architecture designed them?

(Photo/Linda Ball) Know Your History

A Trip of a Lifetime Helps Trojans Honor the Past

A journey through Europe gives Trojans unforgettable lessons from World War II.

(Photo/Courtesy of Little Fir Foundation and Ding Qin) Seeds of Change

Alumna Gives Rural Chinese Students a Window to a Wider World

USC Price graduate Jingying Wu started the Little Fir Foundation to help children pursue their dreams for college and beyond.

Stephanie Wiggins, Metrolink CEO (Photo/Brian Morri) On the Move

Metrolink CEO Puts L.A. Public Transportation on the Fast Track

Mass transit will have to play a bigger role in the growing county’s future, says USC alumna Stephanie Wiggins.

Richard Bernstein as Zuniga in Carmen. (Photo/Marty Sohl, Courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera) Center Stage

An Opera Star’s Journey from USC to New York’s Biggest Stage

A USC Thornton alum reflects on the glamour — and hard work — of life as an operatic bass.

Teacher Don Young at Foothills Middle School challenges students to think critically. (Photo/Gus Ruelas) Best in Class

For USC Alumni Who Teach K-12, the Path to College Starts Early

Meet some of the Trojans who go back to school every autumn as elementary and secondary school teachers.

Dan Smythe (Illustration/Tom Deslongchamp) Key Change

How a Promising Musician Embraced Business

Daniel Smythe balances his love for music with his career in consulting.

More than 28,000 Trojans are registered on FightOnline, the USC Alumni Association's official networking platform. Welcome Page

Want to Connect with Other Trojans? FightOnline is the Place to Go

The new FightOnline gathering place helps USC alumni connect, share and stay in touch.