Public health alum puts her preparedness skills to use during COVID-19
USC grad Nicole Mercado Anazagasty has always wanted to help communities prep for disasters. She never realized her first would be a global pandemic.
Why GIFs are the Internet’s Emotional Art Form
Meme expert and GIPHY Editor-in-Chief Tyler Menzel ’06 explains why GIFs are so universally funny — and meaningful. (A story partly told in GIFs.)
Celebrating 20 years of empowering women in STEM
The Women in Science and Engineering program at USC has recruited a record number of women faculty to the university and enabled a generation to advance their careers in the sciences.
“I Voted”: Professors and Alums Share Memories of Their First Election Day
Trojans remember casting their first ballot — and the hope and civic pride that still inspires them, even decades later.
The USC alumni who aim to make voting cool
USC Gould alumni boost civic participation with Rock the Vote and I Am a Voter.
Take a Trip Through 100 Years of USC Alumni Newsmakers
As USC Trojan Family Magazine turns into a semiannual publication, go on a journey into its century-long past.
Janet Evans Keeps Olympics Spirit Aflame as L.A. Readies for 2028
The four-time gold medalist and Trojan alumna paves the way for a new generation of athletes.
Could your tech devices have emotional intelligence, too?
New computer science alumna Shreya Gupta hopes to bring humanity to deep learning by developing empathetic robots that can attune to your emotions.
Connecting African Americans and the national parks: USC Gould alumna uses law to do it
Noemi Perez uses her USC Gould law education to link predominantly African American sorority Zeta Phi Beta and the National Parks Service.
USC alum Saud Siddiqui wants to revolutionize how future doctors learn
After a Trojan tenure that mixed biology and entrepreneurship, Saud Siddiqui helped develop the educational software SketchyMedical.
Two USC Dancers Make their Debut on One of Theater’s Biggest Stages
A pair of USC Kaufman School of Dance graduates follow their dreams to Broadway on a journey they never could have anticipated.
USC alum looks at history of Thai Americans — beyond just food
Mark Padoongpatt’s examination of Thai immigrants landed him air time on a Hulu show hosted by Padma Lakshmi.
The Legacy of Paul Revere Williams Lives On in L.A.
The archives of the trailblazing USC alumnus will be jointly housed at the Getty Research Institute and his alma mater.
A Mars Colony in Hawaii? A Microbiologist Experiences Life Beyond Earth
On a remote volcano slope, Adriana Blachowicz PhD ’19 studied how fungi — and humans — might fare on other planets.
Alums’ 3D imaging software could help scientists beat COVID-19 from home
USC grads Kyle McClary and John Paul Francis are bringing imaging technology out of the lab and onto researchers’ laptops and cellphones.
Reggie Bush is Back — Now Relive His Best Plays
Remember No. 5 with the rest of the Trojan Family by checking out this (totally unofficial) list of the running back’s most memorable moments.
USC Couples Who Found Love Amid the Music
These Trojan Marching Band members said “All Right Now” to spending their lives together. “All Hail” romance!
A USC Grad and Popcorn Entrepreneur Makes Good Eats His Business
A kernel of inspiration and a serious love of puffed snacks led USC alum Matt Bercovitz to become the popcorn king of Chicago.
Physical therapy alums offer free treatment for injured protesters
A nonprofit started by recent USC grads gives back to anyone who is hurt while protesting against racial injustice.
Trojan grad Kailey Breyer brings joy — and some coding skills — to girls all over the world
The USC Viterbi alumna and founder of Kailey’s Queens organizes events for young women that foster friendship, learning and fun.
Diversity and Inclusion Expert Takes the Lead at USC Alumni Association
John Iino brings his talents to lead the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors.
USC alum chronicles the history of — and threats to — affirmative action
Former Mellon Mays scholar Amaka Okechukwu reflects on poetry, social justice and the uncertain future for diversity in higher education.
A Lifetime of Love: USC Sweethearts Celebrate 70 Years in Style Despite Pandemic
A chance encounter during a sorority party launched Barbara and Bill Birnie on a lifelong adventure.
USC-educated CEO aims to revolutionize the future of cool
A chemist by training and an entrepreneur by trade, Tony Atti has transformed a discarded 200-year-old invention into cutting-edge technology that could change the cooling world.