Good Medicine
Laura Mosqueda was once a student at USC’s medical school. Now, as its dean, she reflects on how to prepare young doctors for a changing world.
New Heights
Both alumni of the university, the pioneering aviation leaders bring a distinguished history of leadership and experience to USC.
Michael Felix ’83, a first-generation college graduate, is a longtime supporter of USC.
The Family Man
The new leader wants to help other first-generation students find their place in the Trojan Family.
The March Home
The USC Marching Band gets new digs—with tailor-made upgrades—at the Lyon Center. The Spirit of Troy’s newly unveiled headquarters include practice rooms, lockers and a display of band helmets through the ages.
Ryan Coogler, left, with actor Forest Whitaker. (Photo/Steve Cohn)
Trojan Honors
Trojan friends and family gathered to celebrate notable leaders at the 85th Annual Alumni Awards Gala.
Students from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism visit the new USC London office. (USC Photo/Priya Rana Kapoor)
London Calling
Add England to the growing list of nations hosting a USC overseas office.
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.
Most of the original Song Girls came together in the late 1970s for their first reunion. (USC Photos/USC University Archives)
Dance On
For a half century, the Song Girls have crowds with school spirit and goodwill.
(USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Hidden Figures
Campus quiz: Test your Trojan trivia knowledge by identifying these University Park Campus figures.
(Photo/Dustin Snipes)
Now and Again
USC’s oldest building has been part of university’s vibrant campus life for more than 130 years.
President C. L. Max Nikias (center) leads the groundbreaking with Councilman Curren Price; Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; Janet Lamkin, president of California for United Airlines; and Lynn Swann, USC’s athletic director.
President's Page
USC and United Airlines open a new chapter for the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Judge Judy Sheindlin (Photo/Courtesy of Judy Sheindlin)
Room for Debate
A new home for informed public discourse opens thanks to a gift from Judy and Jerry Sheindlin.
(From left) USC Iovine and Young Academy Dean Erica Muhl, Andre “Dr. Dre” Young, Jimmy Iovine and C. L. Max Nikias gathered to break ground on the academy’s new home at the University Park Campus. | PHOTO BY STEVE COHN
President's Page
Using knowledge to inspire new thought and creativity is USC’s loftiest aspiration.
(Photo/Cody Pickens)
The Self-Made Man
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.
Students flash the victory sign at the Residential College Spirit Rally. (Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
First in Class
Incoming first-year students set new university records for achievement.
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.
PHOTO BY RICARDO CARRASCO
Healthy Support
The foundation boosts its longstanding support for medicine with the Willametta Keck Day Healthcare Center.
(Photo/Dustin Snipes)
Now and Again
A Jefferson Blvd entrance extends a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare to USC Village.
This circa 1930s board game from Howard Jones is one of thousands of unique historical pieces housed in the USC Libraries' Special Collections. PHOTO COURTESY OF USC LIBRARIES, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
From the Collections
Armchair quarterbacks and Trojan fans could make their own calls with this vintage Howard Jones board game.
Glow Yoga is just one of the wellness programs offered at USC.
Inside USC Village
The new USC Village gym expands signature programs, including personal training and group fitness classes.
The crests for USC Village's eight new residential colleges honor unique qualities of each college.
Inside USC Village
Crests harken back to the symbols and traditions of USC.
Students from McCarthy Honors College at a 2017 spirit rally. | Photo by Michael Owen Baker.
Inside USC Village
Nearly 600 of the nation’s brightest students live at the unique residential college.
Stained glass at USC Village was designed at Judson Studios. | Photo by Gus Ruelas
Inside USC Village
The handcrafted windows are the latest chapter in the rich story of Los Angeles and USC.
Philanthropist Glorya Kaufman dances with renowned choreographer and artistic advisor William Forsythe. | Photo by Steve Cohn
For the Love of Dance
Glorya Kaufman’s lifelong passion inspires the launch of USC’s newest art school.
Illustration courtesy of USC University Archives
Inside USC Village
The site of USC Village has come a long way from scrubby underbrush to home of USC’s largest residential complex.
USC President C. L. Max Nikias signs a beam during the spire-raising ceremony marking the halfway point of USC Village construction. | PHOTO BY GUS RUELAS
President's Page
The grand opening of USC’s largest residential living complex opens new chapter of student life.
Willow Bay and Milton Curry
Trojan Visionaries
Veteran leaders join USC Annenberg and the USC School of Architecture.
With different layouts and amenities, student lounges at USC Village are popular spots for socializing and watching movies or quiet study and relaxation.
Inside USC Village
Functional and stylish furniture are just some of the comforts for students.
The Hecuba statue welcomes visitors to USC Village.
Inside USC Village
The 12-foot-tall bronze Hecuba sculpture welcomes visitors to USC Village.
With the addition of USC Village, undergraduate housing across USC expanded by 24 percent. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Inside USC Village
More than 9,000 students can now live in USC housing.
Rod Nakamoto is a USC alumnus and longtime leader in various roles with the university. (Photo/Steve Cohn)
Welcome to the Board
The Trojan parent has been a longtime USC Alumni Association volunteer and leader.
Will Ferrell delivered the keynote address at USC's 134th commencement. (Photo/Mike Glier)
Figures of Speech
From architects to actors, visiting luminaries had memorable words to share.
Inside USC Village
From USC student life and Trojan traditions to restaurants and stores, we’ve got everything you need to know about the $700 million Los Angeles residential-retail project everyone’s been waiting for.
Streamers fly at the opening of USC Village on Aug. 17. (USC Photo/David Sprague)
Inside USC Village
It takes a Trojan Family to build a village—USC Village, that is.
Marilyn Beaudry-Corbett '53, 'MS '61 with her husband Don Corbett. | Photo by Brian Morri
A Gift for Business
Marilyn Beaudry-Corbett, a trailblazing USC Marshall alumna, helps women pursue MBAs.
USC Village has walkways for visitors and students to relax comfortably. | PHOTO BY HARLEY ELLIS DEVEREAUX
Inside USC Village
USC Village’s park-like spaces are pedestrian-friendly and perfect for relaxing.
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
USC’s alumni association welcomes its first Asian-American female president, Jaime Lee.
Will Ferrell '90 shared insight and laughs at USC's 2017 commencement.
Wisdom of Will
The USC alumnus and commencement speaker gave the Class of 2017 insights and laughs.
Driven by Dreams
The university raises $6 billion ahead of schedule—so leaders refocus on grander ambitions and extend the record-breaking fundraising campaign.
ILLUSTRATION BY THE HEADS OF STATE
The Truth Squad
As the media industry copes with fake news, journalists still relish the chance to tell stories that matter.
Provost Quick's with military high-school students attending USC's pre-college summer program
School’s In
USC’s specialized summer classes make the transition to higher education a little easier.
USC Stevens Hall for Neuroimaging opened in 2016 after extensive renovation and rehabilitation of the building’s 1952 frame. | PHOTO BY JOHNNY STEVENS
Rise of Troy
Updated patient, research and residential facilities are just a few of the improvements.
Members at one of the first meetings of USC Lambda | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC LAMBDA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ARCHIVES
Trojan Trailblazers
For a quarter century, USC Lambda has championed diversity and inclusion.
Charles Cale with his wife, Jessie (Photo/Courtesy of Chuck Cale)
Trojan Leaders
Cale Residential College opens at USC Village this August.
Now and Again
Unveiled in 1930, the iconic sculpture of Tommy Trojan was created to rally the USC student body.
PHOTO BY ELLIOTT O'DONOVAN
Welcome to the Board
Ryan ’77, JD ’80 brings decades of experience as a media entrepreneur and adviser to the USC Board of Trustees.
From left: USC Board of Trustees Chair John Mork and his wife, Julie Mork, with Niki C. Nikias and C. L. Max Nikias | PHOTO BY STEVE COHEN
President's Page
In redoubling our efforts, USC accelerates vital progress toward our goals.
Thousands of military officers have gotten their start as ROTC cadets at USC. | PHOTO BY STEVE COHN
A Call to Serve
The university celebrates a century of service with the U.S. armed forces.
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Trojan Trivia
Arches and arcades abound at USC.
Welcome to the Board
Meet the dynamic women who joined USC’s governing board last fall.
Widney Society members’ generosity leads to life-changing opportunities for students and faculty. | PHOTO BY STEVE COHN
Patrons of Promise
Donors see giving pay off through opportunities for students to learn from top faculty.
Vassilios Papadopoulos | PHOTO BY LOïC PRAVAZ
Pioneering Pharmacist
An internationally acclaimed researcher works to advance the future of health care delivery.
Photo by Meiko Takechi Arquillos
Generation Next
It gets tougher every year to become a USC undergraduate. Admissions officers demystify the process.
Photo by Dustin Snipes
Now and Again
Exploring the library is a Trojan rite of passage.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL OWEN BAKER
Vote of Confidence
Strong support from graduates helps USC climb rankings of elite schools for alumni giving.
New Fertitta building photographed on Sept. 15, 2016.
(Photo/Susanica Tam)
Best in Class
USC Marshall’s new academic hotspot opens for business thanks to USC Trustee and alumnus Frank J. Fertitta III and his wife, Jill.
Rise of Troy
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education survey places USC No. 3 in the West.
On the Move
Bollywood? Afro-Cuban? Students can dive into these dance forms, and more.
Generation Next
USC aims to make high-quality education possible and affordable for deserving students.
Generation Next
USC Admission staffers share tips to help your college application stands out—for the right reasons.
Dean Marilyn Flynn, left, USC Trustee Suzanne Dworak-Peck and C.L. Max Nikias celebrate the newly named USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. (Photo/Steven Cohn)
President's Page
A naming gift for the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work bolsters the school’s service to diverse communities.
USC Trustee David C. Bohnett | PHOTO BY SUSANA CAPRA FOR MILLENNIAL MAGAZINE
Champion for Change
David Bohnett ’78 endows a living-learning space for students committed to social justice and service.
Welcome to the Board
Trustees help steer the university's growth.
Trojan Leaders
A physicist and a performer take the helm at two major programs.
Rod Nakamoto | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Trojan Leaders
The USC Marshall alumnus encourages alumni to rediscover the university.
Trojan Family Weekend (Oct. 6-9) gives parents and siblings a taste of campus life through panel discussions, open houses, classroom visits and guided tours at schools throughout USC. Families can get into the school spirit with
face painting, photo booths and a pregame tailgate party. | PHOTOS BY SARAH M. GOLONKA
All in the Family
The revamped event gives parents an inside look at USC like never before.
PHOTO BY JOHN MCGILLEN
Leading Man
The USC Annenberg alumnus and former NFL player returns to Troy.
Survey Says
A new survey looks at how Trojans view their university experiences — and how they might forge future ones.
Gayle Roski and Edward Roski
Visionary Science
The newly named USC Roski Eye Institute advances research and treatment for visual impairments.
Now and Again
A partnership with U.S. armed forces is part of a decades-long legacy.
Harlan A. Helvey
Campaign for USC
His $15 million gift brings upgraded spaces to USC Leventhal.
Campaign for USC
Alumni, parents and friends find their own unique ways to help students attend USC.
Steven B. Sample | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
Trojan Leader
USC looks back at the contributions and influence of the university’s 10th president.
C. L. Max Nikias, John Mork, Michael S. Groen and Edward P. Roski Jr. at USC’s annual dinner for veterans and members of USC’s Reserve Officer Training Corps / Photo by Steve Cohn
President's Page
A visionary gift from Steven and Alexandra Cohen brings much-needed mental health services to veterans.
Jody Armour | PHOTO BY CODY PICKENS
Life Lessons
Meet four USC educators and researchers whose pasts motivate them to make a difference for others.
PHOTO BY DUSTIN SNIPES
Now and Again
The Bovard Administration Building has stood at the heart of the University Park Campus for 95 years.
Budding engineers like Ruyan Chen ’16, left, benefit from the support of engineering professors like Maja Matarić, center, and Leana Golubchik. | PHOTO BY CODY PICKENS
Diversity Matters
Top-ranked USC Viterbi is one of the most female-friendly engineering schools in the country—and it’s no accident.
The Widney Alumni House.
Committed to Memory
New buildings are coming to the USC's campuses — what's new?
President Nikias at the Los Angeles Biotech Summit with (from left) community partner Ruth Rios, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis and Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar.
President's Page
“We plan to establish a vibrant hub that will dramatically bolster an entirely new industry in Los Angeles: biotechnology.”
From left: Bruce Block, Sergei Eisenstein Endowed Chair in Cinematic Design; George Lucas ’66, USC alumnus and supporter; Michael Fink Georges Méliès Endowed Chair in Visual Effects; Elizabeth Daley, Dean and Steven J. Ross/Time Warner Dean’s Chair; and Alex McDowell, William Cameron Menzies Endowed Chair in Production Design. Photo by Steve Cohn
Seats of Distinction
As timeless as the university itself, endowed chairs are the gold standard for recruiting distinguished faculty and supporting academic endeavor
Photo by Meiko Takechi Aquillos
Waste Not
The university takes big strides in sustainability across the campus.
Photo by Allison Smith
Hark the Heraldry
USC’s residential colleges are given crests that reflect their unique qualities.
Welcome to the Board
The USC Board of Trustees welcomes three USC alumni whose backgrounds span from banking to the lab bench.
Photo by Steve Cohn
President's Page
Trustees and their families see the impact of donating to USC’s health research.
Since 2010, donors to the USC School of Cinematic Arts (above) have endowed 10 new faculty chairs.
Quest for the Best
In USC classrooms, offices and labs, funds from the Campaign for USC are paying off in great teaching and influential scholarship.
Photos courtesy of USC University Archives
legacy
The oldest women’s philanthropic association at USC celebrates its 110th anniversary.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
Asked and Answered
In this Q&A, USC’s academic leader has advice for students, a vision for the university—and a foodie side.
Composite/Courtesy of USC Libraries, left, and Gus Ruelas
Now and Again
Students from the 1940s and 2010s meet at the same spot: USC’s iconic Trojan Shrine.
Photo by Uyen Bui Photography
Those Who Serve
A Navy veteran completes his degree thanks to the support of donors who care.
Photo by Chris Shinn
The Best Medicine
Health care is in growth mode across Southern California, and USC has staked its future on academic medicine.
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
Dog's Life
Before Tommy and Traveler, there was Tirebiter. Well, maybe that should be Tirebiters…
Growth Mode
These new buildings will become the spots where students will learn, perform research and meet their new best friends for life.
Photo by Steve Cohn
President's Page
Our campaign advances academic excellence that touches all sectors of society and improves lives, while cementing USC’s position among the world’s top research universities.
C. L. Max Nikias and Niki C. Nikias with Erna and Andrew Viterbi at the 10th anniversary of the Viterbis’ engineering school naming gift. Photo by Steve Cohn.
President's Page
Our trustees continue to step forward with transformational gifts, contributing nearly $1 billion so far to the campaign.
The Nikiases stroll in the rose garden at the USC President's House in San Marino, California. Photo courtesy of Eric Noland / San Marino Outlook
Warm Welcome
From students yearning for a warm Thanksgiving family dinner to alumni who bleed cardinal and gold, the USC President’s House has seen them all in the first four busy years of the Nikias presidency.
Rise of Troy
New buildings and amenities will connect seamlessly with the existing University Park Campus.
Amy Ross, president of the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors. Photo by Chris Shinn
Welcome to the Board
From developing cancer diagnostics to serving as president of the USCAA Board of Governors, Amy Ross finds ways to help others.
Rise of Troy
A new residential complex will reshape how generations of Trojans live and learn on campus.
C. L. Max Nikias and Niki C. Nikias. Photo by Steve Cohn
President's Page
Kathleen McCarthy’s philanthropy will touch generations of students, and represents a remarkable investment in their future success.
Campaign for USC
Two and a half years after the public launch of the Campaign for USC, the Trojan Family has already pushed USC more than halfway to its target.
Photo by Steve Cohn
Launch Pad
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.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
President's Page
Arieh Warshel’s Nobel prize win celebrates his lifetime of work—and USC’s longstanding investment in science and technology research.
At the formal announcement ceremony in January. (Photo by Steve Cohn)
President's Page
Gary Michelson advances the university’s efforts to fast-track detection and treatment of diseases.
Director Erica Muhl, left, and music industry giants Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre (Andre Young) with USC President C. L. Max Nikias. Photo by Steve Cohn
President's Page
We will prepare stellar artists to be effective entrepreneurs and singular businesspersons to be great artists.
USC President C. L. Max Nikias greets faculty at his annual State of the University address. (Photo by Dietmar Quistorf)
President's Page
Online learning uses technology to bring a USC graduate education to more students than ever.
Mrs. Niki C. Nikias, USC President C. L. Max Nikias, Eva Hsieh, Trustee Ming Hsieh, Gail Garner Roski and Board of Trustees Chairman Edward P. Roski Jr. Photo by Steve Cohn
Student Support
The Widney Society recognizes the generosity that drives the Campaign for the University of Southern California.
“Whether it’s in history, economics, or chemistry, we are developing a major footprint among the world’s elite universities.” — Steve Kay. Photo by Max S. Gerber
Trojan Leader
Dean Steve Kay talked with USC Trojan Family Magazine about his new role and USC Dornsife’s future.
