In memoriam: Rosalind ‘Roz’ Wyman, youngest person ever elected to L.A. City Council
The Trojan alumna was a driving force behind Dodgers moving west.
From Daily Trojan to Spoiler Alert: Trojan’s very personal story hits the big screen
Michael Ausiello wrote a heartbreaking — yet darkly funny — memoir after his husband’s death. It’s now a movie starring Jim Parsons, opening Friday.
USC Price alum solves big transportation problems — from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles
The Master of Planning graduate works for infrastructure giant AECOM, where she consults on projects around the world — including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
USC Rossier alumnus elected Navajo Nation president
Buu Van Nygren earned an EdD in organizational change and leadership from USC Rossier in 2021.
Bohnett fellow’s ultimate immersive learning experience: Working at the L.A. Board of Supervisors
Katrina Manrique’s interest in policies that better serve people in need of counseling and mental health resources was one of the reasons she applied for the 2022 David C. Bohnett Leadership Fellowship.
Meet a recent USC grad using AI for health
As an engineering student, Ali Marjaninejad programmed robots to become smarter and faster.
A different kind of danger challenges USC veteran
Advanced treatment helps a Marine power through a life-threatening disease. Cheering him on are an optimistic oncologist, a close personal advocate and 50,000 fans.
Acclaimed composer Andrew Norman to return to USC Thornton School of Music
The alumnus and former faculty member — a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in music — will return as an associate professor of composition in fall 2023.
Alumnus and veteran turns personal struggle into meaningful career
Charles Stafford found a brotherhood in the U.S. Marines, but also a major interruption to his sobriety. Today, the USC social work graduate is helping others find their way to recovery.
An artist, a community and a well of inspiration
Artist noé olivas, co-founder of the Crenshaw Dairy Mart art collective and gallery, draws on his parents’ work ethic and his USC cohort’s encouragement to bring communities together in Inglewood.
Trailblazing pilot and flight instructor M’lis Ward is grateful for women who fought for Title IX
TITLE IX: The former USC basketball player says of the landmark legislation, “It really did make such a huge difference.”
Trojan’s hot sauce company addresses financial inequity in South America with a kick
USC Marshall social entrepreneurship alumna Antoinette Muñoz’s social impact company supports small scale Peruvian chili pepper farmers.
An Artist, a Community and a Well of Inspiration
Artist noé olivas, co-founder of the Crenshaw Dairy Mart art collective and gallery, draws on his parents’ work ethic and his USC cohort’s encouragement to bring communities together in Inglewood.
Family keeps USC tennis legend Rafael Osuna’s story alive
Book on the life and career of “the best tennis player you never knew” is donated to USC Libraries during Latinx Heritage Month.
Trojan composer/performer impresses international jury with his identity-driven work
Rohan Chander wins the prestigious Gaudeamus Award 2022, despite some “really big technical issues.”
Annual Trojan Family Weekend celebrates USC’s spirit and successes
Highlights of the four-day event included a concert by A Flock of Seagulls, the Trojan Family Weekend Tailgate and a win against the Washington State University Cougars.
With Wedlock of the Gods, professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC’s main stage
The production, which featured a nearly all-Black cast of students from the USC School of Dramatic Arts, celebrated the work of playwright Zulu Sofola.
Lifelong and Worldwide
Meet Nadine Watt, the new president of the USCAA Board of Governors.
Balancing support and independence for older adults
Gerontology alumna Adria Navarro connects older adults with community resources while promoting their self-determination.
Trojans are rarity in L.A. County: siblings and city managers
There’s no sibling rivalry between Arminé Chaparyan and Aram Chaparyan, who both earned their master’s degrees from the USC Price School of Public Policy.
Co-operative education bridges gap between the recently incarcerated and jobs
Social co-operative Collective REMAKE engages leaders in the community, including USC Marshall graduates, to target systematic poverty through just transitions and co-operative businesses.
Trojans’ business venture aims to make NFTs more accessible and sustainable
Many people don’t even know what an NFT is (it’s a “non-fungible token”) or how to buy one. This Trojan startup aims to take care of that.
Emotions and pride overflow as new USC students transition from family homes to on-campus life
Meet some of the new Trojans who are making themselves at home at USC this week.
Brothers credit shared values and their grandfather for success in academics, community involvement
Incoming freshman Carter Kawaguchi is following in his brother Justin’s footsteps — to USC.