Alum takes solar kits to help with Puerto Rico hurricane recovery
USC Viterbi alumnus PJ Wilson moved to Puerto Rico, advocating for renewable energy on the island.
Math and music merge for Trojan with footholds in two worlds
Paul Chyz grew up with eclectic interests in science and the guitar. USC helped him bring them together.
Multimedia journalist wants to rebuild the industry’s reputation
Alumna Sanika Bhargaw is confident she has the skills to succeed no matter how the industry evolves, thanks to the knowledge she gained at USC Annenberg.
Nine Notable Trojan Leaders Honored at 2018 USC Alumni Awards
Trojan friends and family gathered to celebrate notable leaders at the 85th Annual Alumni Awards Gala.
Biojet fuel developed by alumnus reduces airlines’ carbon footprint
Derived from a mustard-like oilseed, the fuel also increases food production and helps farmers make a profit.
Meet 3 Astronaut Scholars Who Are Pushing the Frontiers of Science
Recipients of the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship represent some of the country’s best and brightest STEM students.
Train Travel at Supersonic Speed? A Trojan Alumna at Hyperloop Hopes to Make it Possible
USC Viterbi alumna Anita Sengupta works on a high-speed transportation system that’s like “a spacecraft flying on the ground.”
Scared by artificial intelligence? Fear not, tech-savvy USC grad says
Electrical engineer Eric Deng sees robots as future caretakers, companions and even therapists of sorts. He’ll join Facebook as its first robotics engineer this fall.
Michael Felix is 95th President of the USC Alumni Association’s Board of Governors
The new leader wants to help other first-generation students find their place in the Trojan Family.
Former Student-Athletes Give Back to USC Programs That Put Them on Path to Success
Meet two Trojans who are proud to support USC, even after they left the football field and golf course.
USC Solar Car revs up for American Solar Challenge along the Oregon Trail
Team co-founder Madhav Gupta keeps his cool while advising Trojans how to excel in the 1,700-mile race.
USC Board of Trustees Welcomes Charles Bolden and Oscar Munoz
Both alumni of the university, the pioneering aviation leaders bring a distinguished history of leadership and experience to USC.
Dispute resolution marked a pivotal point in USC alumna’s career
Nigerian lawyer Sharon Obuns negotiated the release of six young inmates in Africa.
Washington Post publisher and USC trustee inspires graduates at law school commencement
Alumnus Fred Ryan notes key responsibilities facing lawyers and journalists in the current “fake news” environment.
Homeless students find educational haven at South L.A. charter school
USC Rossier alumna creates a community at the Crete Academy in South Los Angeles.
Screenwriters urged to deliver on the promise of a great story
As audiences expect more from movies and TV, Irving Belateche exhorts students to turn their personal visions into compelling tales.
In memoriam: former USC professor John Wesley Robb, 98
The charismatic professor of religion who was instrumental in bringing Martin Luther King Jr. to speak at USC was fondly nicknamed “J. Wesley God” by generations of students who clamored to take his popular “Human Values” course.
The benefactor every USC business student should know
Think of alumnus Albert T. Quon — and his funded scholarships for international students — the next time you pass his bronze bust in Bridge Hall.
Two long-lost brothers, both USC Viterbi alumni, find each other — and a part of themselves
Encouraged by his daughters, a Trojan digs into his roots — and gets the most joyous surprise of his life.
Trojan has a grand vision for L.A.’s historic Grand Central Market
Adam Daneshgar, 34, says the iconic food hall showcases the city’s cultural diversity, and he wants “to keep that value instilled going forward.”
USC announces five honorary degree recipients for 2018 commencement
Recipients are a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a visionary law enforcement leader, a member of the Astronaut Hall of Fame, a groundbreaking biochemist and an Academy Award-winning actor.
Journalist chronicles his campaign to change foster care
USC Annenberg alumnus unites leaders who train student journalists, policymakers and social workers to create social change.
Schools seek music educators who can reach students in new ways
Teachers must engage students in projects through songwriting, world music and more.
USC Marshall Students and Alumni Build a Global Trojan Family Network
At USC’s business school, students hail from 92 countries and its alumni are spread across 120 countries.