Why Activism Thrives in L.A.’s Black Churches
Pastors advocate for their people from the pulpit and on the streets — and training at USC gives them the tools to take their work further.
L.A. Residents Get Their Start in Health Careers Through These USC Programs
USC offers workforce development programs to help kids, teens and adults find their future in the medical industry.
Revitalize Civics Education By Connecting Real-World Action to the Classroom
In an age of disinformation and disaffection, how do we teach the next generation of informed, active citizens?
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Moments and Mission in Los Angeles
The civil rights leader visited USC and its surrounding neighborhoods throughout the late ’50s and ’60s in his quest to improve the lives of Black Americans.
“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.
USC’s life-changing college prep program for local youth receives transformative gift
William and Leslie McMorrow’s donation endows the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, ensuring ongoing support for future generations of promising students in South and East Los Angeles.
Los Angeles teen dreams of dentistry and USC
Former TRiO student Rosalinda Larios faces intense competition, but she’s determined to beat the odds.
USC Housing Law Clinic Protects L.A. Renters’ Rights
Renters living near the university’s campuses have a lifeline when they need help.
USC’s neighbors get a helping hand with school supplies
Families living near the Health Sciences Campus stock up for the school year, thanks to USC Civic Engagement and the university’s Good Neighbors Campaign.
Alum encourages local teenagers to think big
USC civic engagement coordinator raised in South Los Angeles reaches out to nearby high schools.
Earl Paysinger brings neighborhood knowledge to USC Civic Engagement post
After a 40-year career with the LAPD — much of it on the streets of South L.A. — he takes on USC’s extensive efforts that connect it with the neighborhoods around the university’s campuses.
Local officials strive to boost civic engagement
Bedrosian Center on Governance creates yearlong series aimed at an active, informed electorate.
Civic engagement program offers lessons to high school students
USC Dornsife undergrads teach teens about politics and the value of voting.
Health fair at Hazard Park makes fitness fun
Event features courtesy checkups, health education, an Easter egg hunt and more.
A Winning Proposition to Increase Voter Participation
USC students want millennials to be more engaged in politics
Two political science majors attend national conference, where they learn new ways to boost civic engagement among peers.
University officials explain HSC master plan for local residents
USC invited neighborhood residents to comment on the big changes coming to the Health Sciences Campus neighborhood as part of the USC HSC Master Plan.