‘Wash Your Hands’ and ‘Resist Hate’: USC Roski lecturer sees timely revival of his artwork
Several years ago, L.A. artist Eric Junker created two pieces of art with simple, straightforward messages. In 2020, those messages ring truer than ever.
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COVID-related discrimination disproportionately impacts racial minorities
USC’s ongoing coronavirus study reveals that 1 in 3 Black, Asian and Latino people have experienced at least one incident of COVID-19 discrimination.
5 questions for USC Marshall’s new dean, Geoffrey Garrett
The former dean of Penn’s Wharton School describes his initial steps over the summer and his vision for the USC business school’s future.
Damon Bame, 77, member of USC’s 1962 national champion football team
The two-time All-American lettered at guard and linebacker for the Trojans.
How the coronavirus pandemic could reshape our cities
USC experts predict the urban changes that COVID-19 will bring about, including the potential death of commuting and an increased focus on green space.
The Washington Post
What persuades Southerners to take down Confederate symbols? Hearing it’s good for business
Many in the South have come to see Confederate symbols as economic liabilities, according to an analysis by USC Dornsife’s Christian Grose and a college. One example: This year Mississippi’s Economic Council chamber of commerce backed removal of the Confederate emblem from the state’s flag.
The New York Times
How skateboarding can help fight racism
Research at USC by Zoë Corwin and Neftalie Williams found that skateboarding is how many young skaters first come in contact with the police or security guards — and it may lead to their first questions about who gets to use public space and why.
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When are you most fertile? How to tell when you’re more likely to get pregnant
Whether you’re trying to get pregnant or trying to make sure you don’t, Director Richard Paulson of USC Fertility says that understanding a few fertility basics is key.
CalMatters
How to bridge the digital divide: Take action to give everyone broadband access
It’s the only way to resolve the disparity in which 1 in 5 California students lack computers and Wi-Fi, argues Martha Escutia, USC vice president of government relations.
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Amid COVID-19, states need practical solutions to address health care costs
The pandemic will further exacerbate already strained state budgets, particularly as millions of Americans shift from commercial insurance to Medicaid, writes USC’s John O’Brien in an op-ed. That shift puts the onus on states to find savings without cutting benefits.
Los Angeles Times
How should L.A. be redesigned for coronavirus?
COVID-19 has changed everything about the way we live; it is bound to change architecture, too. And while many architects agree that needs L.A. to move forward on increasing density, Dean Milton Curry of the USC School of Architecture says, “We need to do it smartly.”
Los Angeles Times
Job hunting during the pandemic: Tips for recent graduates
Most people want to help you, says Lori Shreve Blake, USC’s senior director for alumni and student career services. If you ask for a job, you’re not going to get a response,” she says. “But if you ask for information, you’ll get that response.”
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USC students leave behind a legacy with Trojan Shelter, a haven for homeless college students
Trojan Shelter in Koreatown would become a home that catered to those who had to prioritize tuition over housing. It is entirely run by students — some 60 volunteers — and it isn’t just for Trojans.
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USC’s Garrett Reisman on creating a new manned ship for SpaceX: ‘We really were the underdogs’
The former astronaut says the upcoming launch will be “really intense” because he knows the people onboard.
USC Annenberg
Sisters support healthcare workers and restaurants with their new nonprofit
Unable to enjoy the normal rituals that surround senior year, Nila and Emila Tavangarian decided to create a new tradition: supporting their community during the crisis
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What will happen to crime rates after stay-at-home orders end? Lessons from history
Typically, as economic hardship goes up, crime does too. But USC Marshall’s Ayse Imrohoroglu notes that criminals think rationally — and right now, it’s much too risky to attempt to commit a crime.
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Feeling lonely? Here’s how to make friends and feel better
Cat Moore, director of belonging at the USC Office of Religious Life, spent 24 years battling loneliness — and has some tips for all.
COVID-19 has hit women hard, especially working mothers
According to USC’s ongoing coronavirus survey, job losses, additional child care duties and mental distress have all disproportionately affected women since the start of the pandemic.
Undocumented USC students can seek legal aid, counseling and other resources
From scholarships to visa and citizenship assistance, programs for students abound.
As Juneteenth approaches, USC experts examine the persistence of racism and resistance
This year, the celebration of emancipation comes amid protests that beg the question: How far has America really come since 1865?
Why do females age differently than males? New study to investigate
A research project led by Bérénice Benayoun of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology will examine what causes differences in male and female aging.
Scenes from the White Coats for Black Lives vigil
Health professionals from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, including Dean Laura Mosqueda, on Monday honored the memory of Black lives lost.
USC’s custodial crew steps up cleaning efforts to reduce coronavirus danger
Intense daily disinfecting work by a dedicated team of custodians keeps essential employees and others across USC’s two main campuses safer amid the COVID-19 emergency.
One patient’s long journey to a successful heart transplant
During his eight-month stay at Keck Hospital of USC, Timothy Thomas waited for a donor heart and even got married. Today, he’s grateful for the medical staff who gave him a new lease on life.
Catching semiconductor defects before they multiply
USC and IBM researchers are using deep learning to identify manufacturing issues before they spread, reducing wasted time, money and materials.
How a USC student film reunited siblings on opposite sides of the world
While serving his country, an Army specialist missed most of his sister’s milestones — but not this time, thanks to a group of fellow students and their professor.
Coronavirus shows how ageism is harmful to health of older adults
Public health messages have a way of becoming public health realities, USC’s Paul Nash and a colleague note. The result impacts care and support for older adults.
Virtual gala celebrates 2020 grads of USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative
This year’s graduates of USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative were recognized for their perseverance during uncertain times; all 94 scholars will be attending college in the fall.
USC experts discuss Supreme Court ruling on LGBT workers
Monday’s landmark decision could extend protections to others, as well.
Adaptive therapy based on Darwin’s evolutionary principles could help fight cancer
Computational models developed by USC researchers indicate that keeping tumor cells in competition can lead to more effective cancer treatments.
Amid COVID-19 fears, USC Spirit Leader donates stem cells for leukemia patient
Alec Fisher was a little nervous when he was chosen for the 4-hour donation procedure, but the opportunity to help save a life wasn’t one that he could ignore.
2020 grad found her calling — and romance — at USC
Having found both her life’s passion and her partner at USC Dornsife, poet and playwright Catherine Theis recently graduated with a PhD in creative writing.
California’s community colleges partner with USC to oppose racism
The USC Race and Equity Center is uniting with 60 state community colleges to help their administrators and faculty better address the concerns of students and employees of color.
Get the care you need during COVID-19, health experts urge
Delays in treatment for problems like heart attack or stroke could have serious consequences. Keck Medicine of USC joins other local nonprofit health systems to encourage people to seek help.
USC scientist awarded for skeletal stem cell research
Postdoctoral fellow Peter Fabian will use the NIH Pathway to Independence Award to help him transition to full-time faculty.
Physical therapists turn to telehealth to deliver critical care
In response to COVID-19, USC’s physical therapists are coming up with creative at-home solutions to maintain treatment for patients sheltering in place.
USC removes controversial building name, takes other actions
USC President Carol L. Folt announces six immediate actions, including the removal of the name “von KleinSmid” from the Center for International and Public Affairs, the establishment of a Community Advisory Board for the Department of Public Safety and more.
Inherited mutation increases risk of prostate cancer in men of African descent
According to a new USC study, roughly 12% of men of African ancestry carry a variant in their genome that increases their prostate cancer risk twofold.
Student and alumni connections grow through Trojans to Trojans Initiative
Thousands of experienced alumni build relationships with current and recently graduated students through the Trojan Network online platform.
Research works to guarantee safety and performance with AI components
Two USC Viterbi electrical and computer engineers win grant to bring systems and AI closer together.
Reggie Bush welcomed back into the Trojan Family
The former two-time All-American tailback has concluded a 10-year NCAA-mandated disassociation from the university.