Inaugural Row Run puts focus on mental health resources at USC
More than 200 Trojans took part in the 1.8-mile run, a joint effort of USC’s Greek councils, Undergraduate Student Government and USC Student Health.
Navy Reservist stands out as Trojan squad’s senior Spirit Leader
At 26, Erdavria Simpson has earned a master’s at USC, started an empowerment organization for communities of color, and stands ready to deploy.
USC football player inspires Los Angeles kids to read with personal story
Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. told young students at an elementary school near USC that he wasn’t always the big man on campus, until reading helped him gain confidence.
Not your typical paleontologist: USC alum takes pride in breaking molds
After earning her PhD in Earth sciences from USC Dornsife, Jingmai O’Connor has carved out an award-winning career as a paleontologist in China.
USC Board of Trustees approves series of governance reforms
Changes include reducing the size of the board to 35 within the next few years.
Trojan Marching Band assembles Marvel Cinematic Universe luminaries to salute film franchise
At halftime of the USC-Oregon game, the Spirit of Troy will pay tribute to the biggest film franchise in history and celebrate its Trojan ties.
Underground restaurant launches USC alum’s career
Chef Alex Chang used the power of the Trojan community — and a secret campus supper club — to find his true passion.
A new crop of International Artist Fellows joins the USC community
Ten students from across five of USC’s graduate arts programs are the latest members of a program that allows them to focus on their craft while exploring the Los Angeles artist community.
USC students gather in nature to perform ancient spiritual practices
Escaping the pressures of daily life, students trekked to the San Gabriel Mountains to engage in contemplative prayer and learn about the mystical rituals of early Christianity.
How the summer of ’69 did — and didn’t — change the world
USC Dornsife experts examine the true origins of the shift from flower power to protest power in L.A. as the 1960s came to a close.
USC Roski graduate programs moving to expanded Arts District facility
The move will bring the school’s three advanced degree programs together and provide additional state-of-the-art amenities for the artists, designers and scholars.
USC Viterbi’s Gisele Ragusa honored by the White House as top STEM educator
The professor was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, the highest honor for STEM mentors.
USC President Folt receives honorary degree during first official visit abroad
Folt’s schedule included meeting with the largest group of USC alumni Europe and receiving a degree from King’s College London.
Trojans drop, cover and hold on during annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill
A mass casualty exercise outside the Engemann Student Health Center adds a dose of realism to the drill, not to mention valuable practice.
USC releases results of survey on campus climate around sexual assault, misconduct
Two town hall sessions will be held today so the university community can discuss the findings.
Women make up a record 50% of USC Viterbi’s entering undergrad class
At the graduate level, the engineering school leads the nation with almost 2,000 women in its master’s and doctoral programs.
By rapping The Iliad, classics professor makes ancient literature relevant again
Brandon Bourgeois believes that, by translating the entirety of Homer’s The Iliad into rap lyrics, he can help students better appreciate the classic poem.
At USC’s STEM Day, young students discover a whole new academic world
USC’s STEM Day of Discovery was an opportunity for 700 middle school and high school students to discover the many career opportunities available in health care.
USC to launch values poll aimed at changing university culture
The USC Cultural Journey Values Poll will ask all faculty, staff and students to contribute ideas and help change how the university functions.
Relive Legendary Moments in Trojan Marching Band History
Take a trip back in time with ”Hollywood’s Band,” one of the most recognizable musical forces in college athletics.
Director makes his final Notre Dame trip with Trojan Marching Band
In his 50th and final year at the helm, Arthur C. Bartner will lead the band in halftime performances of two iconic songs from 1973 — the first year the band went to South Bend.
Good Neighbors Campaign commemorates 25 years of serving the community
The annual dinner honoring USC faculty and staff who donated 1% of their salary featured Good Neighbors alumni and President Carol L. Folt.
USC President Carol Folt’s Mission to Put Students and Discovery First
The aquatic biologist and noted academic leader returns to California to help the university write its next chapter.
Warrior-Scholar Project takes veterans from the battlefield to the classroom
For five years, USC has partnered with the academic boot camp to help veterans transition from active duty to college. This year, the university added an extra week focused solely on business.