Homeless students find educational haven at South L.A. charter school
USC Rossier alumna creates a community at the Crete Academy in South Los Angeles.
Wanda Austin, Viet Thanh Nguyen among honorees at Academic Honors Convocation
The annual event, held at Town and Gown on the University Park Campus, recognizes that USC is above all else a community of scholars.
Laura Mosqueda named dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC
A widely respected expert in geriatric medicine, family medicine and elder abuse, Mosqueda is the first woman to lead the school since its founding in 1885.
$3 million gift creates cross-cultural communication chair at USC Annenberg
The chair’s first holder is Josh Kun, USC professor and historian who uses music to examine the connections we have to each other.
Second USC summit on ending homelessness in L.A. reports progress
The collaborative event attended by civic officials and nonprofits highlights significant achievements over the past year.
For faculty resident, life at USC Village is a family affair
The arrangement has its perks, from a unique family opportunity to the chance to make deep connections with students.
New partnership at USC seeks solutions to reduce homelessness in L.A.
The Homelessness Policy Research Institute aims to offer timely, relevant and actionable research in Los Angeles County.
Bookworms hit USC University Park Campus for the 23rd L.A. Times Festival of Books
Thousands flock to the largest event of its kind in America, where speakers range from musician Moby to journalist Jorge Ramos.
Nikias leads USC delegation to D.C. for meetings with lawmakers
The trustees and administrators discussed issues ranging from quantum computing to DACA students.
Quiet Heroes — Over Eighty offers universal life lessons from older L.A. immigrants
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology exhibit conveys the beauty and dignity of age, encouraging people to examine their own place in the world.
Computer programmer or doctor? For this medical student, the answer is both
Ketetha Olengue has a special interest in the convergence of health and technology: She’s had a pacemaker since she was 9.
Viet Thanh Nguyen elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and USC professor joins Barack Obama, Sonia Sotomayor and Tom Hanks in being elected to the academy’s 238th class.
Nikias honor reflects USC’s investment in brain mapping, bioscience
The university’s president receives the Humanitarian Award of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics.
USC hosts 23rd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this weekend
With 500 authors, celebrities, musicians, artists and chefs and more than 150,000 attendees, it’s the largest literary and cultural festival in the nation.
Shelly and Ofer Nemirovsky endow USC provost’s chair
Their generous gift will ensure the university continues to attract and support accomplished academic leaders. USC Provost Michael Quick is the chair’s first holder.
In memoriam: former USC professor John Wesley Robb, 98
The charismatic professor of religion who was instrumental in bringing Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at USC was fondly nicknamed “J. Wesley God” by generations of students who clamored to take his popular “Human Values” course.
Tina Knowles Lawson announced as 2018 USC baccalaureate speaker
Nonprofit founder has dedicated herself to community service and the empowerment of young women.
Students with a passion for social justice find a home at USC’s Bohnett Residential College
For students passionate about making the world a better place, Bohnett Residential College is the home they’ve been looking for.
Are baby boomers returning to religion?
Many are increasingly turning to houses of worship to find meaning as they age.
Designing for seniors, students use ‘human-centered’ approach
Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab project tackles social issues and global problems with for-profit endeavors; this year’s focus is seniors’ unique needs.
USC announces five honorary degree recipients for 2018 commencement
Recipients are a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a visionary law enforcement leader, a member of the Astronaut Hall of Fame, a groundbreaking biochemist and an Academy Award-winning actor.
Practice drill preps Trojans for major disaster scenario
Mass feeding is part of the event for staff and local high school volunteers.
After life-changing injury, USC student uses sports to heal and thrive
A diving accident in high school left Zachary Pickett paralyzed just as he reached his prime. But that didn’t stop the Swim With Mike scholarship recipient from pursuing his athletic passions.
will.i.am named speaker for USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy’s first commencement
The creative innovation adviser works with technology and consumer products companies from around the world.