New USC high school in Santa Ana is a ‘dream come true’
Most of the students in the college prep school’s first freshman class come from the local community — and they’re feeling the faculty’s high expectations.
Student-run camp helps kids escape parent’s cancer, if only for a week
At Camp Kesem, USC students are the organizers, the counselors and even the fundraisers.
Pharrell Williams brings ‘happy’ message to South L.A. youth at USC
The musician encourages South Los Angeles kids to pursue their passions as participants in a nationwide literacy program.
Earl C. Paysinger to lead USC Civic Engagement
The No. 2 executive at the LAPD comes to the university to expand its relationship with neighborhoods and focus on initiatives to elevate residents’ social, physical and economic well-being.
Good Neighbors Campaign funds 42 university-community partnerships
From dental certificate programs to a farmers market, USC employees fund community-based programs.
East L.A. urban planning students show pride in their neighborhood
Students discuss local landmarks and explain why they’re important to the community as part of a first-time partnership with USC Price.
Law students bring legal literacy to local schools
USC Gould students in Street Law program teach lessons on fundamental legal topics at nearby campuses.
USC ambassador Clifford the Big Red Dog surprises kids with donated books
The books were given by the USC Greek Councils to support the USC Family of Schools.
Welcome to the Eastside Café, a musical sanctuary for its neighborhood
USC Thornton student leads weekly jam sessions in El Sereno.
Accounting students provide free tax help to the community
Beta Alpha Psi members use their financial skills just in time for Tax Day.
Alumna to pick recipients for Earth, Wind & Fire Music Foundation support
MSW graduate ‘keeps the music alive’ for young people in local communities, offering music lessons, grants and scholarships.
Young scientists learn coding and more at robotics workshop
With the help of USC undergrads, fourth- and fifth-graders take part in a skills-shaping event hosted by the Joint Educational Project.
Local residents find work — and the path to a career — at USC Village
Construction crews have worked more than 1 million combined hours on the massive development.
Culture is key to turning the page on hostilities
That’s the consensus among panelists at a timely USC conference on civil discourse.
Latino community finds financial empowerment at annual Univision fair
Feria Financiera appeals to the entrepreneurial spirit at a local and national level.
Pilot dental assistant program has student all smiles
Innovative, free USC program trains high school students to become dental assistants, an in-demand job some will do later while attending college.
USC Price alum puts priority on water in hometown public service role
Thomas Wong provides oversight for San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District board.
USC dental school opens the world’s largest mobile dental clinic
$3 million gift from Hutto-Patterson Charitable Foundation makes the colossal clinic possible.
UNICEF honors USC president with Spirit of Compassion Award
C. L. Max Nikias is recognized for encouraging students to be philanthropic, globally minded and informed of the issues that affect children. David Beckham is also honored.
USC, LAPD join to remember legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Annual community breakfast honors the late civil rights leader.
Tutoring program spells success for inner-city kids
USC School of Social Work teams with the USC Caruso Catholic Center for groundbreaking program.
USC 2015: The year in the community
From a revolutionary college preparatory program to two charter high schools, the university is a big part of its neighborhoods.
Master of Social Work online program gets bigger and better
Five years after its inception, USC’s Web-based degree curriculum is stronger than ever.
Children receive new books for winter break
USC students hand out hundreds of books to youngsters they tutored this semester.