USC biologist Steve Kay elected to the Royal Society of London
The director of the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience and the MESH Academy becomes the university’s second current faculty member in the renowned society.
USC professor Maggie Nelson elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The MacArthur Fellowship recipient and professor of English is the 34th USC faculty member elected to the prestigious academy.
El Centro Chicano becomes La CASA, reinforcing its inclusive mission
After years of student requests, USC’s center for Latinx and Chicanx students changes its name.
USC Dornsife/L.A. Times poll shows Joe Biden leading the 2020 Democratic field
The former vice president leads by 10 points among potential 2020 Democratic candidates for president, with Sen. Bernie Sanders in second place. The poll also found lukewarm praise for President Donald Trump’s tax cuts.
Residential college at USC Village renamed in honor of gift
USC Trustee William McMorrow and his wife, Leslie, endowed the college to provide a dynamic educational community for students.
From a village in Syria to USC Bovard Scholar and first-gen student
Toni Atieh came to America only knowing two words in English: “hi” and “bye.” Now he’s finishing his freshman year at USC.
Authors and readers mingle at the 24th L.A. Times Festival of Books
The event — the largest literary and cultural festival in the nation — attracted more than 150,000 people.
USC faculty members receive Guggenheim Fellowships
USC Dornsife’s Susanna Berger of art history and Robin Coste Lewis of English have been selected from among nearly 3,000 applicants.
USC hosts L.A. Times Festival of Books this weekend
Now in its ninth year on the USC University Park Campus, the largest literary and cultural festival in the nation is expected to draw more than 150,000 attendees.
USC junior earns prestigious Truman Scholarship
Environmental studies and international relations double major Kayla Soren is recognized for founding a nonprofit that aims to raise awareness about global climate issues.
Jane Harman, John Brooks Slaughter among honorees at Academic Honors Convocation
The event, held at Town and Gown on the University Park Campus, recognizes that USC is above all else a community of scholars.
USC graduate students gain deeper understanding of homelessness
A semester-long project at USC Annenberg encourages journalism students to challenge misconceptions about the homeless community.
In memoriam: Yang Ho Cho, transportation executive and USC trustee
The successful businessman earned his MBA from USC and led a global conglomerate that spanned many industries.
9/11 first responder and social work professor inspires students around the world
Combat veteran Laura Owen has an enthusiasm that rubs off on her students at USC, even if they’ve never met her in person.
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced as 2019 USC baccalaureate speaker
Under Mayor Garcetti’s leadership, the city has reinvested in the people who make it great.
Historic Campaign for USC Comes to a Close
USC’s fundraising effort reshapes the university, boosting student scholarships, research, academics and more.
In memoriam: Ralph Fertig, noted civil rights activist and social work professor
The USC professor was a prominent civil rights lawyer who protested segregated interstate bus terminals by participating in the 1961 Freedom Rides.
Keck Medicine of USC celebrates 10-year anniversary of hospitals purchase
Hailed as a “tremendous victory,” the acquisition of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital created the second full-service academic medical center of its kind in the greater Los Angeles region.
Trojan Air Force cadet, a first-generation student, has his eyes on the skies
Giovanni Flores has long been interested in space. The university’s ROTC program has put it within his reach.
The Surgeon Who United a Generation of Urology Patients
Countless men and women sent him thanks. Urologist Donald Skinner paid their generosity forward.
Meet Trojan Tara Campbell, California’s youngest-ever female mayor
Alumna was elected mayor of her hometown, Yorba Linda, at the age of 25, just two years after graduating.
USC’s trees thrive under watchful eye of dedicated campus arborist
Thousands of trees create a park-like feel on the University Park Campus. Michael Wallich’s mission is to keep them all healthy and happy.
Hundreds remember the life of USC student Victor McElhaney
Family, friends and fellow musicians remember the talented percussionist who touched so many lives during his time as a Trojan.
Carol L. Folt to become USC’s 12th president
USC Board of Trustees selects internationally recognized biologist and former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill chancellor to lead the university into new era.