USC delegation meets with lawmakers in D.C.
Group including president, provost and trustees advocates for a host of key national priorities that directly impact the university’s faculty, researchers and students.
USC honors military at 10th annual Veterans and ROTC Gala
The event recognizes hundreds of USC veterans and their spouses and ROTC cadets and their officers.
Graduating medical students learn where they’re headed on Match Day
Fourth-year med students at the Keck School of Medicine of USC find out where they’ll be completing their residencies.
The Caruso Family Legacy Stretches Across USC
“I can think of no higher honor in the field of education than being able to give back,” says Rick Caruso.
USC’s Holocaust, genocide studies collection goes from nonexistent to one of best in U.S.
Wolf Gruner, founding director of USC Shoah Foundation’s Center for Advanced Genocide Research, began his quest to build a Holocaust library as soon as he arrived at USC a decade ago.
USC to award seven honorary degrees at 2019 commencement
Recipients include a groundbreaking U.S. Congress member, a world-renowned dancer, extraordinary humanitarians and philanthropists, a pioneering statistician and a USC music icon.
Gift endows first-generation program at USC Gould School of Law
The $3 million gift from alumnus John Molina endows the C. David Molina First Generation Professionals Program, named in honor of John Molina’s father, and a scholarship fund.
New gift strengthens USC Schaeffer Center’s influence in health policy
USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer and his wife, Pamela, donate $17 million to the center they founded a decade ago to support rigorous research addressing health policy challenges.
The USC Student Union, From Clubhouse to Historic Monument
It’s been a hotspot for student life for more than a century. But you might not know the history behind this campus crossroads.
Police badge is latest achievement for aspiring neuroscientist
USC student and radiation oncology specialist Faisal Rashid recently became the LAPD’s first Bangladeshi sworn officer through its reserve program.
Mahta Moghaddam, Behrokh Khoshnevis elected to National Academy of Engineering
The professors are among the 12 academy members elected from USC Viterbi since 2008.
USC steps up recycling and composting efforts in move toward zero waste
The university is diverting more of its trash from landfills to meet its ambitious sustainability goals.
Maverick Carter named USC Annenberg 2019 commencement speaker
The entrepreneur — LeBron James’ longtime business partner — has become an influential figure in the media and entertainment landscape.
First-generation USC students gain career and life advice from alumni mentors
Undergrads and alumni meet up regularly to polish resumes, practice networking skills and bond over shared first-gen experiences through a USC Career Center initiative.
USC President Austin leads Sacramento delegation to support Cal Grants
The delegation, which included trustees and senior administrators, met with lawmakers and also celebrated the USC Price School’s 90th anniversary.
Trojans learn of their own families’ historical struggles to come to the U.S.
USC’s Nathan Perl-Rosenthal encourages students to examine the history of U.S. immigration and citizenship policies through their own relatives’ experiences.
In memoriam: John Petruska, DNA expert and longtime USC biology professor
The popular professor of molecular and computational biology taught Trojans for more than 50 years.
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass named USC 2019 commencement speaker
Bass, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and the first African-American woman to serve as leader of a state legislative body, returns to her alma mater for the May 10 festivities.
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center names new director
Caryn Lerman returns to USC, where she earned her master’s and doctorate, to lead Southern California’s highest-ranked cancer care provider.
The Trojan Family Means Caring Mentorship
Taking time to encourage others is part of USC’s culture, says interim President Wanda Austin.
Spring admits have new resource to ease their worries about adjusting to college: their peers
Seasoned USC students share their spring admit experience with incoming freshmen and transfer students through a new ambassador program.
USC State of the University: ‘I really believe this is a defining moment’
In the president’s annual address, Wanda M. Austin praises staff and faculty accomplishments and calls for USC to cultivate a community that works together.
New course on thriving at USC and beyond earns rave reviews
In a low-stress class geared toward incoming freshmen, students develop skills to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.