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.
The Caruso Family Legacy Stretches Across USC
“I can think of no higher honor in the field of education than being able to give back,” says Rick Caruso.
Rick Caruso’s USC Mission Has Family Roots
Taking the lead during a critical time in the university’s history, USC Board of Trustees Chair Rick Caruso sees a bright future.
Landmark L.A. Architecture Firm AC Martin Builds on Its Trojan Roots
Meet USC School of Architecture alumni who have quietly transformed the landscape of Southern California.
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass named USC 2019 commencement speaker
Bass, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and the first African-American woman to serve as leader of a state legislative body, returns to her alma mater for the May 10 festivities.
Kathleen Leavey McCarthy Honored for Dedication to USC
The USC trustee has made her mark on her alma mater.
She couldn’t finish her degree at USC — but now she’s helping others avoid the same fate
Unexpected financial hardship forced Ann Marie Manahan to leave USC midway through her studies. Decades later, she created a scholarship to help USC students struggling to afford school.