Point of Pride
Meet two Trojans who are proud to support USC, even after they left the football field and golf course.
Speed Zone
The Women of Troy finished the 2017-18 season as national champions, while the men finished fourth.
USC Trojans guard Jordan McLaughlin drives toward the basket against Arizona. (Photo/Maya Dondonyan)
The Game Changer
The highly sought-after recruit saw potential in the Trojans when few others did.
Jake Olson (Photo/John McGillen)
Trojan Voice
When he’s not training with the football team, the freshman works on his business startup, practices his golf swing and is always ready to pull a practical joke.
The women’s soccer team celebrates after capturing the 2016 national championship. (Photo/John McGillen)
Academic Goals
The couple’s generous gift enables exceptional student-athletes to attend USC.
Traveler has a long history with USC. (Photo/John McGillen)
Ride On
As Traveler VII retires, cheering fans welcome a new horse to the Trojan Family.
Jacob Ullman '95 (Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Making the Call
Handling the complicated logistics behind NFL game broadcasts is all in a day’s work for USC Annenberg alumnus Jacob Ullman.
(Photo/Brad Cracchiola)
Speed Zone
Reimagined wheelchairs revolutionize a Paralympic sport.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Photo by John McGillen/USC Athletics)
Field Goals
The Los Angeles Coliseum ranks as one of the country’s most sustainable stadiums.
Even after decades of coaching and playing, Vavic knows there’s always something new to discover. | PHOTO BY KEVIN SULLIVAN/NCAA PHOTOS/GETTY IMAGES
Making Waves
Water polo’s Jovan Vavic has led the team to more titles than any coach in USC history.
USC’s Leon McQuay III helped set up an unforgettable 2017 Rose Bowl victory with a key interception in the fourth quarter. (Photo/John McGillen)
For the Fans
The touted USC Trojans turn a championship triumph into renewed motivation for the next football season.
Getting in the Game
If you follow L.A. sports, chances are you’ve seen Trojans Taylor Felix and Kelli Tennant on the field and in the booth.
A Trojan defensive lineman tackles an issue close to his heart: helping people age with dignity. | ILLUSTRATION BY JACQUI OAKLEY
Improving with Age
A Trojan Football defensive lineman tackles an issue close to his heart.
USC Athletic Director Lynn Swann, left, Coach Clay Helton, Niki C. Nikias and C. L. Max Nikias celebrate USC’s victory at the Rose Bowl in January. | PHOTO BY JOHN MCGILLEN
President's Page
Whenever the Trojan Family relishes victories like the one in this year’s Rose Bowl, we celebrate excellence across all of our efforts.
Top Trojans
The Women of Troy take top standing as the best college athletic program.
Trojan Allyson Felix brought home the gold for Team USA. | PHOTO BY KIRBY LEE
To Be the Best
USC has produced more Olympians than any other U.S. university.
Photo by Hans Gutknecht/LA Daily News Staff Photographer
Chasing Dreams
Already a successful wealth manager, a young Trojan basketball player sets his sights on becoming a doctor.
For the Record
Take a musical tour of the Spirit of Troy's discography.
Blind long snapper Jake Olson, right, fulfills a childhood dream to play Trojan football. | PHOTO BY PATRICK GEE
Against the Odds
A longtime USC fan and now a football player, the sophomore wins an award for his perseverance.
PHOTO BY JOHN MCGILLEN
Leading Man
The USC Annenberg alumnus and former NFL player returns to Troy.
PHOTO BY RONALD MARTINEZ/GETTY IMAGES
Fielding Dreams
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
Alumni write in with their most memorable moments on the field and off.
PHOTOS BY JOHN MCGILLEN
Women of Troy
The USC alumna leaves University Park for professional volleyball in Italy.
Photo by Dustin Snipes
Now and Again
Only the Trojans can call the Coliseum their longtime home.
USC Women's Golf Coach Andrea Gaston has led the team to several championships.
Trojan Leader
From the amateur circuit to the WGCA Hall of Fame for coaching, a golfer recalls her journey.
The Promise
Every year, professional athletes head back to Troy to fulfill a promise: earning their USC degree.
The 2009 Trojans, led by quarterback Matt Barkley, move into action against Oregon State. Photo by Peter Read Miller.
Action Shots
Photographer Peter Read Miller ’69 brings a half century of Trojan football into focus.
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
From athletics to arts, these devoted Trojans have an unwavering passion for cardinal and gold that comes straight from the heart.
Game Day
Take a look at pre-game changes coming for the 2015 football season.
Photo courtesy of USC University Archives
Triple Play
Randy Johnson becomes the third USC baseball player inducted into the MLB’s shrine.
Building Boom
Before electricity, paved roads and cars arrived in the frontier town of Los Angeles, there was USC—a single two-story building on uncultivated land. How far the University Park Campus has come.
Photo courtesy of USC University Archives
Hey Batter Batter
More than 100 years after it began, USC’s baseball program remains the winningest in college ranks.
Photos by Dustin Snipes
Behind the Mascot
Amy Vandenberg is student by day and Tommy Trojan at night.
Pop Quiz
Test your knowledge of USC’s storied football legacy.
Javorius "Buck" Allen. Photo by Gus Ruelas.
Tailback U
The stand-out tailback is racking up success on the football field—and in the classroom.
Illustration by Joe Ciardiello
Good Sports
Take a look at just a few of USC’s lesser-known sports and club teams.
Longtime USC Trojan Louis Zamperini '40 on the track in 1938.
Unbroken Spirit
The incredible journey of a USC Olympian and war hero lives on.
Photo courtesy of USC University Archives
Fast Company
A former Olympic sprinter juggles professional life in LA, a country home in Arizona and volunteering for USC.
Trojan Marching Band Director Art Bartner at Dodger Stadium in 1978. Photo courtesy of Trojan Marching Band.
Spirit of Troy
You know the Trojan Marching Band calls the Coliseum its home. But the band and Dodger Stadium also go way back.
Photo by Brett Erickson
Swim Team
Tara Pollak DPT ’03 keeps Olympic gold medalist Ous Mellouli ’07 in the swim.
Marqise Lee embraces his Trojan Family. (Widney Society Photos by Steve Cohn)
Thanks a Million
Support from USC’s Widney Society members opens the Trojan Family to first-generation Trojans like Marqise Lee.
Photography by Dustin Snipes
Mind Gamers
A special group of scholar-athletes prove you can have smarts in the classroom and on the court.
Photos by John McGillen
Holding Court
Cynthia Cooper and Andy Enfield shoot to bring a winning attitude back to USC basketball.
Cyrus Hobbi feels just as at home on a stage as he does on the gridiron. Photo by Dan Avila
Role Player
USC center Cyrus Hobbi had an unusual way to work through his frustration: He wrote a play.
Tumua Anae ’10 returned to training after surgery. Photo by Michel Bekhazi
Peak Performance
Orthopaedic specialists give new life to pro athletes and weekend warriors.
Trojans celebrate after their 17-10 win over the Michigan Wolverines at the 1990 Rose Bowl. (Photo/Mike Powell/Getty Images)
Back in Time
It’s the 30-year anniversary of “The Drive.” The win in Pasadena capped off a campaign that got off to a grim start.
(Photo/Cody Pickens)
The Science of Sport
Wearable devices track athletes’ every move, helping them train smarter and recover from injury faster.
Illustrations/John Dykes
Battle for L.A.
How do these two fierce competitors really match up when it comes to sports, marching bands, school spirit and academics?
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
The four-time gold medalist and Trojan alumna paves the way for a new generation of athletes.
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
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.
Rod Dedeaux with Jim Barr and Brent Strom. (Photo/Courtesy of USC Athletics)
Back in Time
The Trojans won a College World Series in dramatic style. Here’s how it went down.
Becca Man swimming. (Photo/Courtesy of Becca Mann)
Channel Hopper
Student Becca Mann notches 20 hours, 53 minutes and 37 seconds of pure, glorious, record-setting pain.
(Photo courtesy of Marita De Leon)
Trojan Tribute
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.
A focus on mental health helps USC student-athletes balance academics, sports and life. (Photo/John McGillen/USC Athletics)
Game Changers
Student-athletes have long stayed silent about depression. USC sport psychologists are telling them it’s OK to get help — and they’re not alone.
Athletic Director Mike Bohn quickly embraced the Trojan spirit. (Photo/John McGillen)
Game Changer
USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn is on a mission: Do what it takes to help student-athletes perform well on the field, in the classroom and in the community.
2022 Alumni Awards winners pose with USC administrators: (Left to right) Associate Senior Vice President for Alumni Relations Patrick E. Auerbach, Beth Petak-Aaron, Adam Goldston, Alumni Awards Co-Chair Mary Tee, Ryan Goldston, Ramona Cappello, Mike Nyeholt, Alumni Awards Co-Chair Kevork Zoryan, President Carol Folt, Mary Bono, Jules Buenabenta, President, USC Alumni Association President John Iino. (Photo/Steve Cohn)
Top Trojans
At the 88th annual Alumni Awards gala in April, the Trojan Family celebrated notable leaders who showcase the best of the Trojan spirit. The 2022 USC alumni awards recipients were recognized for bringing distinction to the university.
