USC President Nikias receives honorary degree from Scottish university
The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow honors Nikias for his ‘dynamic leadership in higher education.’
USC Viterbi researcher uses novel technique to battle cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
USC Viterbi’s Sangpil Yoon uses high-frequency ultrasound to deliver molecules through cells.
USC Libraries celebrate students’ scholarly success
Top thinkers are acknowledged at ceremonies honoring Phi Kappa Phi initiates, Polymathic Academy fellows and the newest names on Leavey Library’s Wall of Scholars.
USC Annenberg Professor Josh Kun awarded prestigious Berlin Prize
The onetime ‘genius grant’ honoree will study the effect of immigration on music.
USC’s Dave Roberts receives athletic compliance group’s highest honor
The adviser to President C. L. Max Nikias is recognized by the National Association for Athletics Compliance.
USC Viterbi entrepreneurs aim to help surgeons see cancer better
Engineering school competitions teach young entrepreneurs about intellectual property and how to deliver an effective pitch
USC Viterbi marks the 50th anniversary of the algorithm that changed the world
If you used a smartphone today, thank Andrew Viterbi: His 1967 breakthrough made possible the technology that we now take for granted.
USC presents Rick Caruso with its most distinguished alumni honor
The developer, philanthropist and USC trustee receives the Asa V. Call Award. Six other outstanding Trojans are also recognized.
Wallis Annenberg, Mark Humayun among honorees at Academic Convocation
The 36th annual event recognizes outstanding students and faculty, as well as the university’s most dedicated supporters.
Three USC professors honored as 2017 Guggenheim Fellows
Daniel Lidar, Cheryl Mattingly and Viet Thanh Nguyen receive prestigious fellowships to pursue research and literary projects.
24 Trojans, the most ever, win National Science Foundation research fellowships
Results show the commitment of faculty mentors and the support of programs aimed at jumpstarting academic careers.
Los Angeles City Council honors Trojan championship teams
National champion women’s water polo and women’s soccer teams are recognized, as is the Rose Bowl winner.
USC among top producers of 2016-17 Fulbright students, scholars
The university is among just 16 institutions in the U.S. to produce multiple students and faculty receiving Fulbright recognition.
Houston Chronicle reporter wins Selden Ring Award for investigative series on special ed
Brian M. Rosenthal’s seven-part series revealed that Texas educators denied services to children with developmental needs.
USC alum builds buzz for his Oscar-nominated film
A graduate of the cinematic arts’ Summer Program earns Academy Award nod for producing a poignant story about a woman and a train conductor.
USC Thornton strings students pluck top awards at national competition
A violinist and cellist win first and third place at the Sphinx Competition for classical strings players.
Scripter Award honors Moonlight, The Night Manager and The People v. O.J. Simpson
The USC Libraries prize recognizes the authors of printed works alongside the writers who adapt their stories.
Bender and Gill named Distinguished Professors; Teng named University Professor
The three are recognized by USC President C. L. Max Nikias for outstanding leadership in their fields.
Trojan turns temporary paralysis into innovation for older adults
$20,000 award from alumni supporters enables student to develop product that will help aging and disabled people stand.
Food service pros face off: Who will be named the top chef of USC?
Ten of USC’s culinary experts compete — but only one can leave the kitchen with the crown.
David St. John named Academy of American Poets chancellor
The accomplished USC author will consult with the organization and act as an ambassador of poetry in the world at large.
USC alumnus Jung Kian Ng named Rhodes Scholar
The Malaysian will attend Oxford this fall, hoping to create change through effective public policy in his country.
USC Annenberg student named National Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Former Bay Area resident is recognized for outstanding leadership and dedication to community service.
USC Trustee Rick Caruso to receive Asa V. Call Award at USC Alumni Association gala
Six other prominent Trojans will be honored at the 84th annual event in April.