Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin establish USC’s first full women’s soccer scholarship
The generous gift supports an area of vital need: funds that make a USC education possible for talented students.
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Robotics advances could lead to engineering solutions for paralyzed people
Keck School of Medicine of USC is among developers of a brain-machine device for people with spinal cord injuries.
Scientists discover 8 autism-related mutations in a gene, suggesting potential root of disorders
The gene mutations disrupt connections between brain cells.
The Wall Street Journal
USC President Nikias: Why all my emails are the lengths of texts
“Email can throw a leader off course if used as anything more than a quick messaging system,” he writes. “After all, the leader has to keep the big picture in mind, and therefore must avoid being redirected constantly by others’ agendas.”
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USC announces 2017-18 men’s basketball schedule
The program enters the season with high expectations, coming off consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, a school-record 26 wins and returning virtually its entire roster. And every game on the schedule will be televised.
Wired
How one of Apple’s key privacy safeguards falls short
The bottom line, according to USC’s Aleksandra Korolova, a former Google research scientist: Apple oversells its differential privacy protections.
Daily Mail
Study finds Botox injections can lift your jawline
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found the drug helped patients with receding chins by reducing tension and altering the chin’s overall shape.
The Conversation
Can Game of Thrones teach us about the meaning of life?
USC Annenberg’s Diane Winston argues that the show gives fans a chance to contemplate and debate fundamental concerns about human life — issues that are central to all world religions.
Science Magazine
Bot-hunters turn their attention to the next election: Germany’s
Emilio Ferrara of USC’s Information Sciences Institute estimates that up to 15 percent of Twitter profiles — a whopping 50 million — are bots. And most are creatures of politics.
Los Angeles Times
Light up the torch: L.A. officially awarded 2028 Olympic Games
Several USC facilities, as well as the Coliseum, will have high-profile roles when the city hosts its third Olympiad.
Entertainment Weekly
Surprise: Rotten Tomatoes scores don’t hurt box office, study claims
USC’s Yves Bergquist crunched the numbers for all 150 movies released in 2017 and found no correlation — positive or negative — between the website’s scores and box office returns. The results hold all the way back to 2000.
Los Angeles Times
Disasters like Harvey and Irma show lawyers’ stodgy rules kick Americans when they’re down
Since Texas temporarily allowed out-of-state lawyers to offer pro bono services to victims of Harvey, USC’s Gillian Hadfield sees no reason not to expand this so more people have access to affordable legal services.
The Hill
Nikias: Congress must find DACA solution or U.S. risks losing on the investment it has made
USC President C. L. Max Nikias notes that the DACA reversal puts the nation in the odd position of walking away from the huge economic benefits of having invested in the education of thousands of university graduates.
Los Angeles Times
Donors of Chinese descent vastly increase philanthropy, mostly to higher education
Case study: Ming Hsieh, who gave $35 million in 2006 to the USC electrical engineering department and $50 million in 2010 to establish a cancer-focused nanomedicine institute.
The Hill
Future of America’s baby boomers depends on our diverse youth
“America’s seniors will need to see their own journeys, struggles and dreams in the rising generation of color and join the struggle for educational equity,” write USC’s Manuel Pastor and a PolicyLink colleague.
USC leaders call for solution to protect DACA students
President and provost underscore university’s support for scholars
Postpartum depression can be common for mothers — but what about fathers?
Researchers find that a drop in testosterone levels can signal the condition in dads, and a spike may be a sign of aggression.
Learning about accounting’s Big Four turned out to be a big break
USC business student’s connection to a recruiter at a top firm will lead to a coveted position after graduation.
Norris Healthcare Center to open in January
The building will be home to the USC Institute of Urology, the Outpatient Surgery Center and new retail space.
Meet Jake Olson, the blind USC football player everyone is talking about
A dream comes true as the long snapper takes the field during USC’s win over Western Michigan, and leaves his mark on the scoreboard.
Which genetic marker is the ring leader in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers look at two genes involved in our ability to remember things as we age.
Tech on the big screen: Computer users, and hackers, are more likely to be male characters
New study examines depictions of computer science in TV and films.
Freshman takes her love of moviemaking to another level
As a kid, she made a film with Barbie. Now Jillian Ruvalcaba is studying film and TV production and showing her Trojan pride.
1 in 5 children in the U.S. enter school overweight or obese, researchers find
As National Childhood Obesity Month begins, USC experts talk healthy habits and explain how sugar intake and diet affect the brain.
Ultrasound tool under study at USC might help find more breast cancers early
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is the sole SoCal site for the nationwide clinical trial.
Advice from one of your Friends: Lisa Kudrow shares career insight with USC drama students
Her impressive career has also had plenty of low points, like the time she was fired from Frasier.
How transit affects job seekers: The first and last mile to the station make all the difference
Biking or ridesharing to the nearest public transit stop could be crucial for riders with limited access to public transportation, USC study finds.
In memoriam: Social worker Frances Wu, 96
Philanthropist and alumna was the first Chinese-American to receive a Doctor of Social Work from USC.
Football Saturdays bring game-day fun to USC campus and the Coliseum
Fans will notice a few small changes — and two huge new scoreboards — when the Trojans face Western Michigan in Saturday’s opener.
Warrior Circle marks a new USC tradition for veterans and the Trojan community
The first-time ceremony uses ashes to symbolize the visible wounds of battle — and the invisible sacrifices — made by men and women who serve their country.
USC’s neighbors get a helping hand with school supplies
Families living near the Health Sciences Campus stock up for the school year, thanks to USC Civic Engagement and the university’s Good Neighbors Campaign.
Genetics put some older women at higher risk than men for Alzheimer’s
Women genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s are more susceptible than men between ages 65 and 75, researchers discover.
First-year student sees a need in video game design: increasing inclusivity in games
Mattie Rosen grew up loving video games, and now wants to work to see minorities and marginalized communities better represented in them.
USC researcher identifies a new potential way to treat HIV
Targeting human proteins may be a more effective treatment than using “HIV cocktails” to maintain health.
Which team approach works best for Alzheimer’s patients in nursing homes?
New study at USC will compare two ways of caring for older adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
USC joins alliance to shape SoCal into the next global tech hub
Technology entrepreneur Steve Poizner will lead the Alliance for Southern California Innovation, a new group of universities, companies and venture capitalists.
In memoriam: Spanish literature scholar Paul Ilie, 84
The professor emeritus appreciated intellectual engagement and emphasized the importance of students finding their own critical voice.
Students get their Trojan spirit on as Residential College Cup competition gets underway
It’s the first opportunity for residential colleges to earn points in the yearlong competition.
Zika virus may harm baby by stifling pregnant women’s weakened immune system
Pregnant women and their unborn babies are most vulnerable to the Asian Zika virus during their first and second trimesters, USC researchers say.