‘Nowhere better than USC’: New provost given a Trojan welcome at installation ceremony
“I see a place that’s at the very front edge of changing the world in which we live for the better,” Andrew T. Guzman says.
USC Viterbi officially names the John Brooks Slaughter Center for Engineering Diversity
Former USC faculty member Slaughter, a strong advocate for the inclusion of women and minorities in science and engineering, was the first Black director of the National Science Foundation.
Revamped USC Hotel Garden provides fresh produce to campus restaurants
The university grows fruits, vegetables and herbs — sustainably — in an unexpected oasis just off of Figueroa Street.
USC selected by Department of Defense for Microelectronics Commons hub
The university will lead one of eight regional innovation hubs funded by the CHIPS and Science Act.
Scott Fraser: An explorer through invention
Scientific polymath Scott Fraser has a special talent for live imaging of microscopic organisms — among a multitude of skills.
In memoriam: Robert A. Day, 79, Keck Foundation chair and longtime USC supporter
The businessman, investor and philanthropist profoundly changed the course of USC, its medical school and medical enterprise.
‘Unity, Prosperity & Culture’ celebrated with food, fellowship during USC Latinx/e Heritage Month kickoff
Trojans share personal stories and pay tribute to those who support their academic dreams.
5 centennials to celebrate at USC
Read about five important institutions celebrating 100 orbits around the sun this year.
USC’s digital archive provides insight into Hollywood’s past
Inaugural Trojan Church service connects USC to L.A. religious community
Students, alumni and local residents gather for the first of weekly services geared toward building connections.
At USC Safety Day, bike bells and brochures put safety in the spotlight
DPS officers share tips with students visiting the weekly farmers’ market on McCarthy Quad.
Erik Brink named USC senior vice president, finance, and chief financial officer
Brink brings nearly two decades of experience managing financial operations on impactful projects across USC campuses.
Proposed building offers a blueprint for improving community health
The Discovery and Translational Hub, a seven-story building proposed for the USC Health Sciences Campus, seeks to unite interdisciplinary research teams to fast-track discoveries and address the health concerns of adjacent communities.
USC awarded grant for transdisciplinary workforce development program
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the USC Institute for Addiction Science will provide students from underrepresented communities with stipend and internship opportunities in substance use disorder treatment.
Celebrating the newly named Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
The naming gift is part of the university’s ambitious Frontiers of Computing initiative, the largest and most comprehensive academic initiative in USC history.
In memoriam: H. Edward Ransford, longtime sociology professor with expertise in race relations
The USC Dornsife professor emeritus conducted influential research into the Watts Riots and taught thousands of students during his four decades at the university.
Historic venue points the way to a sustainable future
GREEN WEEK: The L.A. Memorial Coliseum’s zero waste program, one of the most acclaimed in the country, is diverting tons of recyclable and compostable waste away from landfills.
Optimism and determination mark grand opening of USC’s new Sustainability Hub
GREEN WEEK: The 1,500-square-foot hub is a collaborative, inclusive and multiuse gathering space for advancing sustainability at USC.
Chris Allen named chief financial officer of Keck Medicine of USC
Allen, an experienced health care executive. previously served as interim CFO.
San Francisco’s ‘KDFC Day’ honors USC’s Bay Area radio station
The station — part of the USC-operated network that’s the most-listened-to group of classical music stations in the country — is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
USC Roski Eye Institute’s ‘Eye Care for All’ returns for second year
USC undergraduates get hand-on experience with ophthalmology and optometry during daylong program.
USC launches innovative internal research funding program
The internal Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Planning Award works as a resource and support system to prepare faculty in their pursuit of competitive federally funded opportunities.
Involvement Fair offers students more than 1,000 clubs to join
Booths line Trousdale Parkway offering activities of every sort — including clubs that sponsor concerts, lectures, spirit rallies, cultural events and conferences.
Encouraging words, food and dancing highlight USC’s Student Equity and Inclusion Programs welcome
“Don’t forget to dream while you’re here,” Vice President for Student Life Monique S. Allard reminds students.