USC women’s basketball team takes the lead on community service
The hoops team uses its platform to inspire local kids and help others in need as part of Trojan Outreach, USC’s community volunteer program for student-athletes.
USC Kid Watch turns attention to street and traffic safety
Once it was all about keeping kids safe; now the program seeks to create a safe environment in designated drop-off locations.
USC student-athletes a force for good in L.A. through outreach work
Trojans teach kids about sustainability, help veterans and take on tough issues like homelessness.
USC Viterbi’s Adopt-a-School program announces new partnerships
The STEM outreach program will team up with two national leaders in education.
Cancer center names first associate director of community outreach and engagement
Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati will oversee cancer prevention strategies, screening and treatment in East L.A. communities in her new role at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
USC mobile dental clinics provide free treatment to South L.A. students
Community service initiative will provide dental treatment to underserved children over the next two years.
USC expert dispels diabetes myths for Latino audience
Tom Buchanan offers clarity on proper steps to prevent the disease and how to seek proper treatment after it is diagnosed.
USC Good Neighbors Campaign’s key donors celebrate program’s success
The 24-year-old program, which has raised more than $23 million to send neighbor kids to college, honors USC faculty and staff who donate 1 percent of their pay.
L.A. sixth-graders start their path to college on a red carpet at USC
The USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative’s newest participants take the first steps on their demanding seven-year trek toward higher education.
Bringing much-needed care to caregivers in South Los Angeles
With help from the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, community leader spearheads a support group at First AME Church of Los Angeles.
Coliseum renovation reaches halfway point with topping-off ceremony
The $300 million project will bring the 95-year-old stadium back to its former glory and add world-class amenities — all while the Trojans and Rams continue to play there.
Stories from the Truly Free spotlights former inmates’ writing
Eight men mark a milestone — the publishing of their work crafted with help from mentors at USC’s Writing Program.
High school storytellers sharpen their skills at USC Annenberg
Los Angeles-area students learn about careers in communications, journalism and multimedia during a monthlong summer academy.
USC student-athletes’ volunteer work wins national Community Service Award
Top honor from athletic directors group and Fiesta Bowl goes to Trojan Outreach, through which 650 student-athletes gave more than 5,000 hours of service to the L.A. community.
After 70 years, Troy Camp still thrills and nurtures local kids
Canoeing, horseback riding and archery are among the highlights of USC’s popular student-run summer camp. But outdoor adventures are just the start.
Teens tout East L.A. transit and the region’s rich history
Renaissance Academy students also get urban planning lessons from Trojans drawn to community engagement and youth empowerment.
Balancing family and medical school? It shouldn’t make headlines, USC student says
While in medical school, Margarita Ivanova got married, had a son and encouraged countless Los Angeles high schoolers to pursue health professions and work in the sciences.
Es Tiempo campaign raises awareness of cervical cancer prevention among Latinas
USC’s efforts in the community include help from health care professionals who already work with residents.
Learning yoga helps kids overcome stress
With an alumna’s gift, USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project is expanding its Little Yoginis program for neighborhood students, helping them find tranquility in the midst of chaos.
Valedictorian Rose Campion brings love of music history to neighborhood schools
She helps youngsters see the impact of music — from Beyoncé to Beethoven to the music of Botswana — on their own communities.
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.
Digital Tools Connect USC Patients to Clinical Trials That Make a Difference
Clinical trials need patients to advance medical knowledge, but it’s tough to recruit volunteers. Technology may have answers.
Nikias shares his own story and encouraging words with pupils in USC’s unique college prep program
The university president makes a surprise visit to students and families participating in the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, which helps children who live near USC get ready for college.
Young people press ahead, testing their journalistic skills at USC event
Trojans advise young people eager to learn about health, medicine, energy, technology and more.