The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has reshaped its dental hygiene program to focus more on collaboration, adapt to new technology and better prepare graduates for an ever-evolving world.
Eddie Barojas was confined to a bed for years after developing a severe lymphedema. Today — thanks to a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, urologists and wound-care specialists — he’s back on his feet and ready to return to comedy.
Students, faculty and staff gather to remember the civil rights leader and consider the impact his work has had on the nation.
Language changes as culture changes, and in the 2010s pronouns were the words on center stage. A doctoral student in linguistics at USC Dornsife examines how that came to be.
The University Professor and Wallis Annenberg Chair in Communication Technology and Society will oversee policymaking and funding for Spain’s 50 public universities.
The Trojan Family joins in as the nation honors the civil rights leader Monday.
Students, faculty and staff gather to remember the civil rights leader and consider the impact his work has had on the nation.
The Daily Trojan looks back at the night of Oct. 16, 1967, when the L.A. Fire Department received a warning that a bomb had been planted in Bovard Auditorium, where the civil rights leader was speaking.
Faculty members take time to reflect on the activist’s legacy and how he has impacted their outlooks on society.
It’s not just a modern problem: Airborne toxins may have shaped our DNA over millions of years. But USC’s Caleb Finch and a colleague speculate that our evolutionary legacy may have increased our vulnerability to diseases linked to air pollution.
USC Dornsife international relations expert Ben Graham discusses why Immigrants could be the key to staying ahead of China.
“Adaptive therapy” uses principles of evolution to try to manage cancer as a chronic condition. “It really is a radically different way of approaching things,” says USC’s David Agus.
After a 41-year career with the Los Angeles Police Department, Paysinger joined the university as its vice president of civic engagement, strengthening community outreach and involvement in USC’s neighborhoods.
USC’s Diane Winston says it’s no surprise that young people have lost trust in religious institutions: “Their scandals, the sexuality improprieties, these problems of … pedophilia, of sexism, of misogyny. Why would you want to give your time and money to an institution that countenances or protects people who do these kinds of things?”
USC’s Norman Lear Center for Media found female immigrants in every racial group are underrepresented, immigrants are often overrepresented as criminals and immigrant characters are frequently portrayed as less educated on TV than they are in reality.
Baby boomers are already entering retirement. USC’s Dowell Myers explains what will happen as they pass away in large numbers and their homes flood the housing market. Could be too many people selling homes and not enough buyers?
“People often consider walking and running to be activities that the body is able to perform on autopilot,” write USC’s David Raichlen and a colleague. “Instead, exercise seems to be as much a cognitive activity as a physical one.”
USC musicologist Nate Sloan discusses the surprising science behind why songs by Rihanna, Drake and others have become breakout hits.
Mike Chinoy of USC’s U.S.-China Institute says he expects China to aggressively make use of social media — perhaps even drawing inspiration from President Donald Trump’s use of Twitter.
They prance, dance, high-knee march and spin on college fields nationwide. As traditions change, so do the faces in these high-profile campus roles. Just ask India Anderson, USC’s first female drum major.
The Christian movement Independent Network Charismatic is changing America’s religious and political landscape, says USC Dornsife sociologist Richard Flory.
Just in time for the holidays, two faculty members and one PhD student at the USC School of Pharmacy break down the biology of the hangover.
✌ Year in review: The university takes a number of dramatic steps with one goal — get back on track.
Whether you’re trying to quit smoking or lose weight, USC experts want to help you think positively, set realistic goals and follow through on your resolutions for 2020.
Two USC experts suggests you frame your resolutions to emphasize purpose-based performance.
President Folt joins USC basketball players in handing out more than $150,000 in donated gifts.
In 1969, an El Nino storm pounded the coast of California, producing epic waves and a legendary winter of surf. USC Dornsife experts weigh in on the past — and future — of surfing in the Golden State.
✌ Year in review: USC never fails to draw the big names — it’s one perk of being smack dab in the middle of La La Land. Check out the stars who captivated the Trojan Family this year.
New research from USC Marshall finds that taking photos can actually make experiences more enjoyable, as long as you’re not taking them just to share with others.
✌ Year in review: From the first USC Pac-12 title in women’s lacrosse to four NCAA championship runners-up, Trojans made their presence felt across the collegiate sporting world.
✌ Year in review: USC scientists are serious about changing the world. Take a look at some of this year’s discoveries that are already positively affecting people’s lives.
✌ Year in review: These uplifting stories about USC students, doctors and other thoughtful Trojans brightened our hearts and stirred our spirit. Share the joy!
Duet — a student-built microphilanthropy startup — looks to connect donors with refugees and their family-owned stores in a more personalized and dignified way.
Time’s Businessperson of the Year for 2019 shared his expert insights on leadership, creativity and the need to trust your instincts.
A USC Chan professor helped a theater troupe prepare a special, inclusive experience for patrons of all ages and abilities. Dim the lights? Nope.
USC’s Jody Armour notes that, just a few years ago, it was unthinkable to both Democrats and Republicans that being tough on crime would be a liability.
As both a real estate agent and a cast member on Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, she’s benefitted from her acting training at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
The awards honor the year’s most accomplished film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.
To show their appreciation for families in the nearby community, the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative partnered with USC Hospitality to provide a warm holiday dinner.
One big problem, explains a USC expert: Many companies have processes that deliberately limit the number of customers who are able to successfully resolve their complaints.
Researchers analyzed tens of thousands of tweets and found that social bots frequently shared false information about cannabis’s medicinal benefits.
USC Viterbi researchers have discovered how to pinpoint arteries that are partially blocked by symptomless, rupture-prone plaque.
Johnston — who scored the winning run in the 1958 College World Series championship game — is one of just two Trojans to have played in football’s and baseball’s big leagues.
When you don’t know any doctors or scientists, it can be tough to imagine becoming one. The USC STAR program introduces teens to real lab work, and it’s one of many initiatives supported by the university’s Good Neighbors Campaign.
The USC trio will explore trends in business, media and culture during a one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University.
