USC Alum Matt Petersen Believes in a Greener L.A.
The enthusiastic optimist sees opportunities for sustainability around every corner.
Pulitzer Prize finalist finds his best stories within data
Award-winning reporter and USC Annenberg alum Emmanuel Martinez credits his love of math with helping him dig up stories that other journalists haven’t uncovered.
A game show champ and USC Dornsife alum makes his mark on Hollywood
Early stints on Jeopardy! and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire fed Ken Basin’s love for Hollywood, where he now oversees business affairs for Paramount Television Studios.
Trojan Dentists Keep Los Angeles Football Club Players Smiling
When one of LAFC’s soccer players chips a tooth or hurts his jaw, a dental team of USC grads stands ready to help.
As one of the Tuskegee Airmen, this 100-year-old USC alum helped reshape the military
Ted Lumpkin Jr. overcame segregation and served honorably during World War II, even bringing some of the lessons he learned to his post-war career in social work.
A Trip of a Lifetime Helps Trojans Honor the Past
A journey through Europe gives Trojans unforgettable lessons from World War II.
Alumna Gives Rural Chinese Students a Window to a Wider World
USC Price graduate Jingying Wu started the Little Fir Foundation to help children pursue their dreams for college and beyond.
Metrolink CEO Puts L.A. Public Transportation on the Fast Track
Mass transit will have to play a bigger role in the growing county’s future, says USC alumna Stephanie Wiggins.
Not your typical paleontologist: USC alum takes pride in breaking molds
After earning her PhD in Earth sciences from USC Dornsife, Jingmai O’Connor has carved out an award-winning career as a paleontologist in China.
Underground restaurant launches USC alum’s career
Chef Alex Chang used the power of the Trojan community — and a secret campus supper club — to find his true passion.
For USC Alumni Who Teach K-12, the Path to College Starts Early
Meet some of the Trojans who go back to school every autumn as elementary and secondary school teachers.
How a Promising Musician Embraced Business
Daniel Smythe balances his love for music with his career in consulting.
L.A.’s Restaurant Scene is Fierce, But These Alumni Love It
Trojans behind three popular hotspots explain what the view looks like from the inside.
The Trojan Who Makes Hollywood Go Boom
The coolest job ever? David J. Barker blows things up for movies like Avengers: Endgame and Transformers.
The First Woman to Fly a 747 Keeps Breaking Barriers
Angela Masson paved the way for women in the commercial cockpit — and she holds four USC degrees.
New to the family? Students and alumni offer a crash course in Trojan life
From the best food and hangout spots to game day traditions, this overview of campus life will help incoming freshmen become USC experts.
Top Hollywood Blockbusters With Trojan Ties
From Star Wars to The Avengers, USC alumni have created some of the most successful movies in history.
A Tale of Two Oscar-Winning Documentaries Made by Trojans
Short films made by School of Cinematic Arts moviemakers bookend more than 65 years of Academy Awards.
Investment services expert Michael Felix joins USC Board of Trustees
The Trojan alumnus has held leadership roles with numerous USC organizations and is a seasoned veteran of the financial services industry.
Five Trailblazing Interactive Games that Started as USC Student Projects
These titles garnered awards and industry attention — several before their creators even graduated from USC.
The Proud Alumni of USC — and the Blue Angels
Meet three Trojans who are among the select few to serve with the legendary squadron.
Prominent Trojans recognized at 86th annual USC Alumni Awards
Kathleen L. McCarthy, philanthropist and USC trustee, receives the university’s highest alumni honor, the Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award.
Half Century Trojans Jim and Janet Eddy Reflect on a Lifetime of Fighting On
USC has shaped their lives since they were children.
USC Alumni Bring in the Laughs on Saturday Night Live
A hefty lineup of comedic Trojans — including Will Ferrell ’90 — have made their mark on the iconic show.