USC’s groundbreaking Neighborhood Academic Initiative honors 60 newest graduates
Joining in the festivities is actor Mark Hamill, a longtime supporter of the intense college-prep program that helps students living near the USC campuses.
Local jobseekers get good news at latest hiring event for USC Village
The residential-retail project, on track to open in August, means plenty of jobs with the university as well as the new stores and restaurants.
Community artists get helping hand with USC Fisher residency, exhibit
Participants in Art Division, a Westlake nonprofit, took lessons with some of USC’s top artists, then displayed their own work.
Ramping up for August opening, USC Village recruits local jobseekers
Attendees line up around the block for Wednesday’s job fair, and more than 1,000 resumes were submitted beforehand.
Fit Families program has healthy focus, from exercise routines to eating right
For participants in the free, USC-sponsored weekly sessions, payoffs include a positive outlook and some impressive weight loss.
Two men rebuild their lives at USC Village development
Given second chances, the workers leave trouble behind and look forward to productive careers.
Students welcome costumed kids to campus for Spirits at Troy event
The annual party gives neighborhood youngsters a special place to celebrate Halloween.
Community biotech summit opens new world for eager youths
USC event in East L.A. on careers in STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — features retired astronaut and leading physician, both of them Trojans.
Service activity gives Trojans an idea of health administration
Students get a fresh outlook on health care by visiting the Downtown Women’s Center as part of a weeklong USC initiative.
Exposition Park hosts three-day Fourth of July carnival, fireworks extravaganza
The free event includes carnival rides, games, live music, food trucks and more.
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.
Health fair at Hazard Park makes fitness fun
Event features courtesy checkups, health education, an Easter egg hunt and more.
Community celebrates completion of Hazard Park improvements
USC contributes $1.1 million toward a new jogging path, fitness zone and other upgrades.
Fire Station No. 15 is ready to roll
With help from a big rig, the retired structure will move to a new USC site a few blocks away. But that’s going to take a while.
Houses hit the road: Victorians preserved by moving a few blocks away
Middle-of-the-night relocations preserve two turn-of-the-century homes.
State of the Neighborhood Report offers proposals for surrounding communities
Findings in five key areas are reviewed by community leaders, local groups, faculty and staff.
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.
USC awards $100,000 annual grant to LAPD Cadet Leadership Program
Annual award will help expand the department’s fast-growing youth outreach.
New gift expands community outreach in dental, social care
Two USC schools are on a mission to broaden smiles and boost well-being in Los Angeles.
USC Price students give a diverse San Diego neighborhood a redesign
An urban planning class found ways to revitalize one of the city’s densest communities.
Carry believes USC students can resolve global woes
The vice provost credits current generation’s connections and caring.
Latinos gain financial know-how
Local residents learn about college aid, home financing, stock investments, consumer protection and resources for small businesses.
Officials break ground on Fire Station 15
USC President Nikias thanks city officials, acknowledging firefighters and first responders who have serviced the West Adams district for more than a century.
Advocates take the pulse of Latinos’ heart health
During the SC CTSI project, the study team trained 25 promotoras in a heart-health curriculum called “Su Corazón, Su Vida.”