Baccalaureate ceremony brings out life’s paradoxes
Novelist Pico Iyer notes the seemingly contradictory nature of life as headliner of this year’s non-denominational event at Bovard.
USC seniors make their marks at Design Expo
Panelists select their favorites among the year’s top engineering course projects.
Looking back at the year’s top student events
Remember the rain and the snow? How about Holi, Springfest and Bubble Bowl?
Aging symposium examines Alzheimer’s, longevity and independence
USC Davis faculty share research, assessing its impact on older adults and their families.
Book the date for annual USC festival
This year’s schedule is chock-full of activities, including author interviews, live performances, book signings, film screenings and cooking demonstrations.
Celebrate the legacy of USC Thornton Chamber Singers
The current iteration of the group will continue its long-standing legacy of international performance with an Asian tour, which is scheduled for summer.
Rebels With a Cause set fundraising record for cancer research
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, at the end of his acceptance speech, announced a commitment to match the evening’s fundraising efforts of $4.5 million for a total of $9 million.
Pacific Islander event aims for unity, college success
The summit began in response to the significant underrepresentation of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders among college degree earners.
Safe environments assist transition of student veterans
“Many Voices, One Vision” brings together numerous experts and stakeholders for a two-day event.
Sinise Foundation helps wounded warriors
“Closing the Gap” aimed to identify gaps in care and work toward solutions to better support veterans who experienced severe trauma in conflict.
USC Marshall team awaits international competition
The students will be representing their university and the entire country.
Cindy Crawford talks brand development
Businesswoman tells the story of her ascent in modeling and then her transition as an entrepreneur.
Trojan League benefit showcases USC Dornsife
More than 200 people gather on the University Park Campus for the league’s luncheon, which focused on “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”
Ostrow School’s Research Day unites faculty, students
The participants compete for awards, attend keynote lectures and take part in discussion groups.
George Lucas endows three new cinematic arts chairs
Professors Bruce Block, Michael Fink and Alex McDowell are installed as the first holders of the chairs.
USC Rossier panel ponders the impact of teachers
The best teachers, according to the panel, are those who truly connect with students.
USC workshop shapes the future of mobile health
A coalition establishes ways to implement national programs targeting diet, physical activity, stress and risk factor management.
USC Price panel seeks solutions for California drought
Dean Knott welcomes policymakers, politicians and citizens to discuss California’s driest year on record.
Lots of Lauridsen tributes are music to his ears
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will salute composer Morten Lauridsen with a performance of his works at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Latinos gain financial know-how
Local residents learn about college aid, home financing, stock investments, consumer protection and resources for small businesses.
Executives examine entertainment’s evolution
Industry experts discuss the evolving distribution, marketing and consumption of entertainment at a conference hosted by USC Marshall.
Writers’ bloc reviews local architecture
“Diversity is a key to the city’s personality, both literary and otherwise,” according to USC lecturer David Ulin.
Documentary explores the nation’s growing inequality
Income inequality has increased — a trend that falls directly in line with the decline of labor unions and accessibility of education.
USC gathering underscores global grand plans
USC Provost Elizabeth Garrett and faculty members explore USC’s role as a global enterprise and the opportunities for international engagement.