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.
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.
In memoriam: USC chaplain and community builder Alvin S. Rudisill, 89
As USC’s first administrator with a formal community relations position, Rudisill was a driving force behind hundreds of programs and collaborations that strengthened the university’s ties with its neighbors and city.
USC 2017 | Trojans step up: Some of the ways USC students, staff and faculty helped the community this year
✌ Year in review: From helping the homeless to comforting a little girl with cancer, Trojans never fail to step up when they see a need.
Keck Medicine of USC helps neighborhood kids learn value of good eating with Teaching Garden
Hollenbeck Middle School students dig in for a program that allows them to harvest produce with their own hands.
Neighbors get a closer look at USC Village open house — and say ‘thanks’
The new development brings much-needed stores and restaurants to the neighborhood, along with hundreds of new jobs.
What’s in store: Introducing the restaurants, services and shops at USC Village
The new development has been planned with both the USC community and the neighborhood in mind.
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.