Laura Mosqueda is evolving teaching at the Keck School of Medicine of USC as the journey of becoming a doctor is changing. (USC Photo/Ricardo Carrasco III)
Good Medicine
Laura Mosqueda was once a student at USC’s medical school. Now, as dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, she sees an evolution in how to teach future doctors.
(Photo/Dustin Snipes)
Now and Again
Though the area north of the University Park Campus has changed, some landmarks remain timeless.
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.
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.
Michael Felix ’83, a first-generation college graduate, is a longtime supporter of USC. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
The Family Man
The new leader wants to help other first-generation students find their place in the Trojan Family.
New Heights
Both alumni of the university, the pioneering aviation leaders bring a distinguished history of leadership and experience to USC.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHOTO BY RICARDO CARRASCO
Healthy Support
The foundation boosts its longstanding support for medicine with the Willametta Keck Day Healthcare Center.
(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.
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/Dustin Snipes)
Now and Again
A Jefferson Blvd entrance extends a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare to USC Village.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Hecuba statue welcomes visitors to USC Village.
Inside USC Village
The 12-foot-tall bronze Hecuba sculpture welcomes visitors to USC Village.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Now and Again
Unveiled in 1930, the iconic sculpture of Tommy Trojan was created to rally the USC student body.
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.
Charles Cale with his wife, Jessie (Photo/Courtesy of Chuck Cale)
Trojan Leaders
Cale Residential College opens at USC Village this August.
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.
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 high schoolers’ and veterans’ 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.
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.
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.
Generation Next
USC Admission staffers share tips to help your college application stand out — for the right reasons.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL OWEN BAKER
Vote of Confidence
Strong support from graduates helps USC climb rankings of elite schools for alumni giving.
Photo by Dustin Snipes
Now and Again
Exploring the library is a Trojan rite of passage.
Generation Next
USC aims to make high-quality education possible and affordable for deserving students.
Photo by Meiko Takechi Arquillos
Generation Next
Admissions officers go through thousands of applications to curate their annual class of entering undergrads. Here’s how they do it.
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.
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.
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.
PHOTO BY JOHN MCGILLEN
Leading Man
The USC Annenberg alumnus and former NFL player returns to Troy.
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.
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.
Survey Says
A new survey looks at how Trojans view their university experiences — and how they might forge future ones.
Rod Nakamoto | PHOTO COURTESY OF USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Trojan Leaders
The USC Marshall alumnus encourages alumni to rediscover the university.
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.
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.
Harlan A. Helvey
Campaign for USC
His $15 million gift brings upgraded spaces to USC Leventhal.
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.
Campaign for USC
Alumni, parents and friends find their own unique ways to help students attend USC.
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.
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
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.”
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.
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.
Photo by Steve Cohn
President's Page
Trustees and their families see the impact of donating to USC’s health research.
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 courtesy of USC University Archives
Dog's Life
Before Tommy and Traveler, there was Tirebiter. Well, maybe that should be Tirebiters…
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 by Uyen Bui Photography
Those Who Serve
A Navy veteran completes his degree thanks to the support of donors who care.
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.
Growth Mode
These new buildings will become the spots where students will learn, perform research and meet their new best friends for life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rise of Troy
New buildings and amenities will connect seamlessly with the existing University Park Campus.
Rise of Troy
A new residential complex will reshape how generations of Trojans live and learn on campus.
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.
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 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.
USC’s connection to the White House's Cancer Moonshot is just one of the ways the university and the Keck School of Medicine are leading the charge to improve cancer treatment. (Illustration/Curt Merlo)
Above and Beyond
Powered by an energized cancer-fighting ecosystem at USC, Trojan researchers aim to help the nation achieve its Cancer Moonshot
Martin Luther King Jr. speaks during a religious rally at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1964. (Photo/Bob Miller, Valley Times Collection/Los Angeles Public Library)
Legacy in L.A.
The civil rights leader visited USC and its surrounding neighborhoods throughout the late ’50s and ’60s in his quest to improve the lives of Black Americans.
(Photo/Brian van der Brug)
The Show Goes On(line)
USC graduates, friends and family celebrate at home to Fight On against the coronavirus.
USC Student Health safety campaign
We Are SC
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.
A deputy election registrar registers voters in front of USC’s Student Union in 1960. (Photo/Courtesy of USC University Archives)
Vote of Confidence
Trojans remember casting their first ballot — and the hope and civic pride that still inspires them, even decades later.
#FrightOn
Whether you’re a Trojan parent, alum or fan, download our pumpkin stencils to carve out some school pride this Halloween.
College teaching has gone online at USC and many other universities due to COVID-19. (Photo/Mary Mallaney)
Generation Next
Get the rundown on what USC’s admission team looks for in future Trojans — and how things have changed during the pandemic.
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?
The Santa Monica Air Line, which stopped passenger service in 1953, traveled along Exposition Boulevard on its route between downtown L.A. and the beach. (Photo/Alan Weeks/Metro Library and Archive)
Ticket to Ride
The Air Line closed in 1953 — a half-century before Metro rail lines revived regional interest in public transit.
David Bohnett prioritizes community building in his career and philanthropic work. (Photo/Michael Bulbenko)
Stronger Together
Whether he was building one of the internet’s earliest social networks or championing equal rights, David Bohnett has made community a priority.
New Trojans
Potential future alumni celebrate their acceptance letters on social media.
USC held its commencement ceremonies in the Coliseum for several decades before moving them to Alumni Park. (Photo/USC University Archives)
A Walk to Remember
Faye Demetriou looks back at an unforgettable day in the historic stadium when the Class of 1948 celebrated commencement.
(Photo/Steve Cohn)
Alumni Aces
The university honors outstanding Trojans at the 87th USC Alumni Awards ceremony.
In this picture taken on Dec. 17, 1941, USC students volunteered to support the war effort 10 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. (Photo/Courtesy of USC University Archives)
A Call to Duty
Nearly every corner of campus life transformed as students joined the war effort at home and abroad.
Solar panels atop Galen Center are a big step in USC’s move toward sustainability. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
ASSIGNMENT EARTH
Little things can make a big difference — especially when they’re done on a grand scale. Check out these ways USC is working toward a sustainable tomorrow.
A century of service: The Helenes have a proud history of volunteering their time for the betterment of the university and the community.
UNBROKEN BONDS
The group supports all manner of initiatives that improve life on campus and off, but its members also benefit, often establishing lifelong friendships that continue long after they have graduated.
In a Landscape concerts have taken place largely in Oregon and the West, but Noack hopes to expand his geographic boundaries. “I get so excited and want to go everywhere,” he says. (Photo/ Ed Schmidt)
MOVING TO A DIFFERENT BEAT
USC alum and classical pianist Hunter Noack performs BYOS—bring your own Steinway—concerts at some of the most stunning outdoor sites in the U.S. The results? Pure magic.
With the help of USC law students, a woman wins a 16-year case to remain in the U.S. (Illustration/iStock/SiberianArt)
A Wait Rewarded
Pro bono teaching clinics like the USC Immigration Clinic are a lifeline for people without resources to navigate America’s complex legal system; it also gives USC Gould students real-world experience working with clients who have undergone trauma.
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.
Niki Kawakami – "Us being here today, it’s a very reflective time. I used to share a lot of stories and I think that’s something that should be emphasized more, that connecting with your history, learning from the lessons and seeing how you can be better." (Photo/Damon Casarez)
Peace, Love, and Rocks
USC rock garden, opened in April, creates a contemplative space for Trojan family of 1940s dental student Tadashi “Tad” Ochiai.
Tassel Worth The Hassle
Four years ago, Nadia Filanovsky, Lauren Gilmour, Anthony Llamas, Neysa Sanghavi, Meg Schwartz and Leily Zhu were new Trojans. Now, these members of the Class of 2022 talk about how USC lived up to their expectations.
The renamed Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Center for International
and Public Affairs Building was unveiled on April 11, 2022. (Photo/Steve Cohn)
Righting History
Renaming a landmark for historian and war chief of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation portends a new age for Trojans.
Documentary production workshop participants in Cotonou, Benin. (Photo/Jean-Michel Dissard)
Celluloid Diplomats
How USC and the American Film Showcase are changing the world, one film at a time.
Who Run the World?
When Title IX—the landmark legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding—was signed into law in 1972, it had an immediate impact at USC.
(Video/Courtesy of Peter Erskine)
Great Adaptations
How do you teach drama without a stage? Jam together as a jazz band online? Dissect a frog without the frog? You get creative.
The pedestrian thoroughfares in Alumni Park and on Trousdale Parkway are tranquil — and eerily silent. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
The Sound of Silence
Scenes from the University Park Campus show a USC transformed in the time of COVID-19.
(Photo/ Dustin Snipes)
Now and Again
From its priceless manuscripts to its unique architecture, the Hoose Library of Philosophy is a beloved USC landmark.
Donald Skinner with his team (Photo/USC University Archives)
The Innovator
Countless men and women sent him thanks. Urologist Donald Skinner paid their generosity forward.
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
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.
Daniel and Phyllis Epstein.
Game Plan
A $10 million gift names the USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine to advance research and orthopedic care.
USC interim President Wanda Austin now steers the university’s overall direction, while Provost Michael Quick continues to oversee academic issues. (Photo/ Karen Ballard)
Engineer of Change
The successful businesswoman shares her vision for change as the university moves forward.
Aspiring Trojans
USC draws a record number of diverse applicants for the 2018 freshman class, including first generation, SCion and military family students.
Campus Closeup
Architectural flourishes abound at USC buildings on the University Park Campus. Can you guess where these campus snapshots were taken?
Wanda Austin PhD ’88 was named interim president of USC on Aug. 7. She earned her doctorate in industrial and systems engineering from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and serves as a USC trustee since 2010. (Photo/ Karen Ballard)
President's Page
As a dedicated member of the Trojan Family, the longtime USC trustee believes in the USC community’s ability to withstand and transcend challenges.
(Photo by Dustin Snipes; historic photo by Dave Siddon/Valley Times/Los Angeles Public Library)
Take a Bow
The beloved auditorium has been a centerpiece for the Trojan Family for nearly 100 years.
(Illustration/ Harry Campbell)
On the Safe Side
The USC Department of Public Safety offers several initiatives so that Trojans can help themselves, and each other, stay safe.
Interim President Wanda Austin received her doctorate from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering in 1988, and has served as a USC trustee since 2010. (Photo/Steve Cohn)
President's Page
“We build lives. We do our best to do good for others, and we give back to our communities.”
(Photo Of Caryl Smith Gilbert / John Mcgillen / USC Athletics)
Blast from the Past
News from USC a century ago shines a spotlight on the USC student experience.
Campus Quiz
The shimmering glass panels adorn areas of contemplation, wisdom and worship.
President's Page
Taking time to encourage others is part of USC’s culture, says interim President Wanda Austin.
(Photo / Dustin Snipes; Vintage Photo by Herman Schultheis/Herman J. Schultheis Collection/Los Angeles Public Library)
Now and Again
It’s been a hotspot for student life for more than a century. But you might not know the history behind this campus crossroads.
The Community Builder
“I can think of no higher honor in the field of education than being able to give back,” says Rick Caruso.
Bovard Administration Building stands at the heart of the USC University Park Campus. (USC Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
A Bold Leap
USC’s fundraising effort reshapes the university, boosting student scholarships, research, academics and more.
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.
Corii Berg, USC Alumni Association Board of Governors President (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
A Steady Hand
He sees opportunities for USC to strengthen connections with alumni and build on values.
Interim President Wanda Austin with President-elect Carol Folt (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
President's Page
“I was determined to leave things better than I found them,” says Wanda Austin, who transfers leadership of USC to Carol L. Folt in July.
(Illustration/Max-O-Matic; Photo credits/See bottom of text)
Screen Legends
As the school hits 90, it’s about much more than movies.
Elizabeth Daley, right, and Marlene Loadvine (Photo/Cody Pickens)
Screen Legends
A 28-year partnership between Elizabeth Daley and Marlene Loadvine helped shoot the school to the top.
(Photo courtesy of USC University Archives)
Blast from the Past
USC has changed in the 50 years since man first walked on the moon. Take a look back at the student experience in the Age of Aquarius.
(Photo/ iStock)
Seeds of Change
The university adds an ombuds office, boosts compliance and makes background checks more stringent.
A surrey decorated for homecoming (Photo/USC University Archives)
Trojans on Parade
Trojans decorated horse-drawn buggies and later, automobiles, to welcome alumni to campus.
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The Way West
The aquatic biologist and noted academic leader returns to California to help the university write its next chapter.
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This is Troy
Take a trip back in time with ”Hollywood’s Band,” one of the most recognizable musical forces in college athletics.
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Now and Again
Countless scholarly projects got their start in Doheny Memorial Library’s card catalog room. Today, the library remains at the heart of the university’s research community.
Interior of the Viterbi Museum (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Art Everywhere
With four museums and 11 galleries, USC offers an unexpectedly diverse look at the history—and future—of art in L.A.
The Tajo Building (Courtesy of USC University Archives)
L.A. Law
USC students of a century ago pursued law right in the middle of the legal scene: downtown Los Angeles’ hotbed of courthouses.
Making Change
Thousands are voicing their values and vision for how the university should reshape itself, through a process underway across USC’s campuses and centers.
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Now and Again
With servicemen streaming to campus after World War II, an explosion in enrollment would change the university.
Carpten's mission is to untangle the role of biology in cancer to improve treatment — particularly to help close the gaps where Black people and other understudied, underserved populations face a greater burden of disease. (Illustration/Curt Merlo)
Serving the Underserved
USC researcher John Carpten strives to decode how genes influence cancer — especially for groups hit hardest by the disease
