New group seeks to build community among Asian faculty and staff
The Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association, or APIFSA, offers a space where USC faculty and staff can come together to address common concerns.
Self-storage pioneer and USC Trustee B. Wayne Hughes, 87
Hughes and his family are the largest benefactors in the history of the university — with many of his gifts arriving anonymously.
Making private industries more diverse starts at USC
Experts discuss how bringing inclusivity and equity into the classroom could change industries for the better.
USC welcomes a diverse class with resources, advice and connections
USC’s Student Equity and Inclusion Programs kick off fall with a message from the university’s many identity-specific resource centers and student communities: “You belong here.”
Annenberg Youth Academy student begins her USC journey
The USC Annenberg program for media-savvy high school students kept Kymia Freeman engaged during the pandemic and helped fulfill her dream of becoming a full-fledged Trojan.
USC tests nearly 27,000 students for COVID, yielding surprisingly low positivity rates
The rate has dropped to 0.44%, down from 3.6% at the beginning of the summer delta surge and well below the overall rate in Los Angeles County.
USC schools bring diverse voices and perspectives into the classroom
University leaders describe their ongoing efforts to include more diversity in academia, re-imagining curriculums to bring in viewpoints that have historically been overlooked.
After years of military service, two undergrads pursue a new mission
Two new Trojans reflect on their time in the service and what they are most looking forward to with the return to in-person classes.
Public relations major reaches for the stars with Blue Origin internship
USC student Ian Solano was the first communications intern in the space company’s history, a unique opportunity for the admitted Star Trek aficionado.
New student convocation welcomes two classes to the Trojan Family
The Trojan tradition takes on special meaning for first- and second-year students who are experiencing USC in person for the first time.
USC Paralympian heads to Tokyo in search of gold
Robert Tanaka, who fell in love with judo after the visual impairment caused by his albinism made other sports impossible, is ready to compete at the 2021 Paralympic Games.
It’s good to be here: New and returning students share how it feels to be on campus
As first- and second-year students finally begin their in-person Trojan experience, a series of fun events — and support groups — are designed to help them settle in.
First-Generation Mentor Program triples in size during pandemic
Since 2008, first-gen students can be paired up with first-gen alumni to help the young Trojans get the most out of their USC experience.
Students and parents reawaken the University Park Campus as move-ins continue
Classes must be just around the corner: Check out some of the sights as students make their way to their USC homes.
The latest public health challenge: getting more Americans vaccinated
About 40% of eligible Americans ages 12 and up remain unvaccinated for COVID-19, according to the CDC. USC researchers explain who the unvaccinated might be, as well as the challenges in persuading people to get their shots.
President Folt welcomes students, faculty and staff back to USC
President Carol L. Folt greets more than 44,000 students and nearly 12,000 faculty and staff, and provides an update of measures in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.
USC hires its first chief sustainability officer
Mick Dalrymple fills a cornerstone role for a university that’s aiming for zero waste and carbon neutrality by 2028.
Community input helps shape advisory board recommendations to enhance public safety at USC
The report from the Department of Public Safety Community Advisory Board recommends steps aimed at strengthening trust between the university, DPS and the broader community and making security more equitable.
Bringing prisoners and students together as classmates
Residents of the California Institution for Women joined a class on memoir writing alongside USC students, facilitating empathy and new perspectives on prison.
This track star is heading to the Olympics — and getting his master’s from USC
Isaiah Jewett, who will be a part of the men’s track and field team in Tokyo, is earning his online degree in project management to pursue another career goal: working in the anime industry.
Taking farm-to-table from Hollywood to Bollywood
Inspired by California’s vibrant food scene while at USC, alumna Shriya Naheta now delivers fresh, organic produce to thousands of customers across India.
COVID-19: Indoor masking required, effective immediately
USC is now requiring masking indoors for all individuals in university facilities, including vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
Thanks to new meters, wasted water will be a thing of the past at USC
To detect leaks and promote sustainability, the university is installing ultrasonic submeters on dozens of older buildings and cooling towers.
Dana Goldman takes on deanship at USC Price School of Public Policy
Long a leader at USC Price, Goldman has served as interim dean since last year. He’ll head the school as rapid change creates pressing demands for public policy research and scholars.