First-gen engineering grad ready to land Air Force career
Despite some early setbacks, USC student Giovanni Flores is gaining momentum as he aims for a post-graduation pilot slot.
Salutatorian Jake Bubman following family footsteps into legal career
From assisting in immigrant courtrooms to singing with the SoCal VoCals, Bubman has grown into himself during his Trojan tenure — and he’s looking forward to saying goodbye to his peers in person.
Gayle King and Questlove headline USC Annenberg’s virtual celebration for the Class of 2021
King, co-host of CBS This Morning, and Roots drummer, author and entrepreneur Questlove will join in a program honoring graduates’ accomplishments.
Urban studies and planning graduate embraces an unpredictable future
While studying at USC Price, Ariella Amit facilitated workshops for elementary and middle school students and helped furloughed union members file unemployment claims.
Salutatorian Ashwin Bhumbla wants to use his engineering and tech background to make an impact
Through student organizations like Code the Change and Engineers Without Borders, Bhumbla assists underserved communities at home and abroad. He’s also a proud member of the Trojan Marching Band.
USC commencement 2021: What you need to know
Graduates and guests must have preregistered to attend the in-person ceremonies, which will be livestreamed from the Coliseum on May 14-20.
USC celebrates inaugural class of Doctor of Physical Therapy students on the hybrid pathway
Students on the hybrid pathway take the same courses as their residential counterparts, but through a mix of synchronous and asynchronous content.
COVID-19: Social distancing, masks required on USC campuses and at university events
Students, faculty and staff who are fully vaccinated are no longer be required to participate in surveillance testing to access campus or take part in on-campus activities.
2 USC grads named Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Alums Jeremy Pathmanabhan and Héctor Reyes were awarded full-tuition scholarships to Stanford graduate programs. They’re the first Trojans to be named Knight-Hennessy Scholars.
May the 4th event brings in more than $1 million for USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative
A cavalcade of Star Wars legends — including Luke Skywalker himself — delighted fans while recognizing the efforts of the university’s signature college prep program.
5 ways to make your classroom more inclusive
USC Dornsife’s Emily H. G. Cooperdock offers guidelines for reducing bias in the classroom, field and lab.
USC Athletics commits to support United Nations Sports for Climate Action initiative
The university is the fifth U.S. collegiate athletic department to commit to the U.N. framework, which positions the global sports community to combat climate change.
Remembering Eli Broad, philanthropist who advanced stem cell research
His support shaped world-class programs throughout California including at USC, notes the director of USC’s Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research.
CDC director to deliver commencement address at Keck School of Medicine of USC
Rochelle Walensky, who has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle, will address medical students on May 13.
USC meets goal for greenhouse gas reductions
The achievement is the first time the university has set — and met — a target for carbon-based emissions.
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with an ‘A’ hospital safety grade
The spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade marks the fourth consecutive time the hospital has received the top grade.
Bina Venkataraman named 2021 USC commencement speaker
A journalist and author whose outlook unites science, compassion and optimism, Venkataraman will look ahead to an age in which courage can prevent catastrophe.
Addressing student well-being, one laugh at a time
A clowning workshop from a USC School of Dramatic Arts professor is just one of the many ways the university is focusing on wellness, self-care and stress management this semester.
New career tools boost workplace readiness for USC grads
The “Ready, Set, Career!” and “Skill Boosters” sections will accompany the Trojan Network to offer students and alumni new training and mentorship opportunities.
Honoring Arthur C. Bartner for five decades leading the Trojan Marching Band
The online celebration on May 2 will allow Trojan fans to honor the man who led the marching band program for 51 years.
USC experts say tree planting could double shade across L.A.’s Eastside
University scientists, working with the city of Los Angeles, have developed a plan to grow an urban forest in communities vulnerable to heat waves and air pollution.
Emily Roxworthy, champion of diversity and interactive theater, named dean of USC School of Dramatic Arts
Currently the associate dean of the Graduate Division at the University of California, San Diego, Roxworthy will join USC in July.
Aerospace industry pioneer and USC Trustee Malcolm Currie, 94
His esteemed career in electronics and weapons research and development included serving as undersecretary of defense research and engineering in the Department of Defense.
🎧 Predicting the future of sustainability at USC
To commemorate Earth Day 2021, Ellen Dux of the USC Office of Sustainability envisions the next 10 years of green upgrades, including the ones Trojans want to see most.