First 3D-printed rocket, created by Trojan engineers, soars into the upper atmosphere
The co-founders of Relativity Space eye their next big steps: investing in space startups and reaching Earth orbit.
USC Rossier grads team up to reimagine military training
Victor Castro and Richard DiNinni are creating educational programs at West Point that blend VR and game-based training technologies with research-based concepts.
Notable USC alums to receive honors at 47th annual Black Alumni Association Scholarship Benefit
Daniel Prince will receive the 2023 Black Alum of the Year Award. Miki Turner and Kiesha Nix also will be recognized.
6 weeks to Mars? USC alums are building powerful, versatile rocket engines
Ursa Major, a company with 13 USC Viterbi alumni, seeks to democratize access to space.
USC Viterbi alums pioneer ‘edge computing’ in space
The concept of putting a processor near where data is being generated and then processing the data before it’s distributed is common — but not in space.
USC Price School alumnae describe breaking new ground in commercial real estate
The Trojans described unexpected career trajectories and encouraged the audience to take risks, balance work and family, and seek joy in a demanding but rewarding career in real estate.
USC trailblazer pushed past criticism as Trojan Marching Band’s first female drum major
TITLE IX: Since donning the cardinal cape and gold breastplate, USC Thornton alumna India Anderson has performed with Beyoncé at the 2022 Oscars and now leads the brass band Blow.
USC film school grad helps people living with disabilities tell their stories
Marisa Torelli-Pedevska co-founded the Inevitable Foundation, a first-of-its-kind organization dedicated to funding and mentoring professional screenwriters living with disabilities.
Notable USC alumni to receive honors at the 89th annual Alumni Awards
Bill Allen will receive the 2023 Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award.
Prisoners learn writing skills through new program founded by USC alum
Volunteers in the USC Prison Education Project’s Readers’ Circle program provide typing, copy editing and proofreading services to people in custody across the United States.
Stepping Up to the Bench
Patricia Thompson Lee ’97 is a newly appointed Nevada Supreme Court justice.
Marching in Style
Trojan Marching Band alum Don Beckhart ’55 gets jock jacket — seven decades later.
Alumna is on a quest to make art from the overlooked
A self-described street artist and alchemist, S.C. Mero transforms downtown L.A. street corners into “something that is endearing or revealing of some truth happening in the neighborhood.”
Mentoring the Next LGBTQ+ Generation
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, the USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association seeks to reach new heights.
USC alumnae tackle the global crisis of human trafficking
Trojan social workers are key players in the fight to protect youth, protect women, and give a voice to all victims and survivors of human trafficking.
USC produces more 2022-23 Fulbright students than any other university in California
Twenty-two Trojans from various schools received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant during the 2022-23 awards cycle.
After finding success in an NFL front office, alum helps student athletes on their own career paths
Sean Kundu, vice president of corporate development for the San Francisco 49ers, didn’t see himself working in sports when he was a USC Gould student.
USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Board of Councilors welcomes powerhouse alumni
Hollywood heavyweights Ryan Coogler and Tracy Oliver are returning to their alma mater to join the film school’s advisory board.
How one Trojan’s law degree led to a creative career with National Geographic
“I get energized by working with creators and creative executives,” says Jeff Schneider, an executive vice president with National Geographic Partners.
USC Thornton faculty, alumni celebrated at 65th annual Grammy Awards
Trojans won awards — some for the first time — and were featured in the televised performances. On music’s biggest night, a nomination can often be as important as a win.
‘Night Court’ star: Why you should always bug your teachers (within reason)
USC alum Kapil Talwalkar discusses preparing for roles, venturing outside your comfort zone and getting the most from your educational experience.
Racing from law school into careers in sports
Trojans Amanda Oliver, Casey Schwab and John Slusher took their law degrees and landed influential positions in a range of sports endeavors.
Allison Brightman uses her USC law degree at CBS Studios
“I love strategizing,” says CBS Studios’ executive VP and co-head of business affairs.
Kevin Feige, producer and president of Marvel Studios, named USC’s 2023 commencement speaker
The USC alumnus — the creative force behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe — earned a Best Picture Oscar nomination in 2019 for producing Black Panther, the first superhero film nominated in that category.