Fit Families feeds a need for healthier eating
USC’s free wellness program educates residents about diet and exercise in areas at high risk of chronic diseases.
Trustee’s gift widens the reach of USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative
The Joan A. Payden Student Academy will boost the education of children in neighborhoods near the university’s campuses.
Little Free Library offers big outreach opportunities
Trojans can tutor or read to young residents at University Gardens.
USC donation to bring upgrades at neighborhood park
A new jogging path, improvements to the Hazard Recreation Center tennis and basketball courts are planned.
Teens take pride in production of Jane Austen play
The USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative Theater Workshop co-produces two South Los Angeles performances of Pride and Prejudice.
Mayoral official advises students how to achieve success at Latino conference
Civic engagement is one of the three keys, mayor’s chief of staff says.
Clean water leads to healthy communities in Rwanda
USC Viterbi alumni travel to rural Africa to install a purification system.
USC joins LAPD for Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
The university and the department honor the civil rights leader’s ongoing legacy.
Ostrow faculty and students stand up for veterans
Nearly 200 service members receive much-needed dental treatment at local Stand Down event.
Student-athletes play Santa
Trojans hit the road with cars full of presents.
USC student-athletes lend a hand at annual Community Bowl
They joined more than 300 El Sereno Middle pupils for a day of beautifying the school, sharing good study habits and playing games — lots of them.
Presidential scholar sets her sights on the underserved
USC Dornsife senior, who believes in service first, aims to fix disparities in the nation’s health care system.
WonderKids turn into weather watchers
The Joint Educational Project curriculum brings in a weatherman to talk with youngsters about meteorology.
Bringing sports to children with special needs
At Kicks for Kids events, developmental or physical disabilities don’t matter.
Scholars to explore child maltreatment in select neighborhoods
Duo’s grant is designed to develop the next generation of professional leaders in social work.
USC awards $100,000 annual grant to LAPD Cadet Leadership Program
Annual award will help expand the department’s fast-growing youth outreach.
Kids learn secrets to astronauts’ health, thanks to JEP students
Young Scientists Program helps elementary pupils find out about staying healthy and fit in space.
Local cancer survivors move forward in wellness class
Weekly exercise fills an emotional and physical void for participants who live near the Health Sciences Campus.
Veterans learn how to succeed in business
USC course helps entrepreneurs broaden the reach of their enterprises.
A jester brings laughter and a love of reading to children
The Joint Educational Project teams up with a nonprofit to offer elementary school students a literacy program.
Think it’s tough to get kids into math and science? Not at STAR
Neighborhood teens pair up with USC faculty and students on research that matters. See how it works in this infographic.
New business center aims to boost South LA entrepreneurs
USC will partner in a series informing local business owners about developments at the USC Village.
Scientists team with community mentors to boost research in underserved areas
New initiative helps a faculty member hone her studies on Latinos with multiple sclerosis.
Coach Sark gives ‘letter of intent’ to boy battling cancer
The Trojans adopted 9-year-old Joey Rodriguez as one of their own last week, making him an honorary member of the football team.