USC ‘rock stars’ of Alzheimer’s research share latest developments
Paul Aisen, Laura Mosqueda, Arthur Toga and Berislav Zlokovic captivate Hollywood movers and shakers with update on USC’s efforts to battle the disease.
Danny Bilson named chair of Interactive Media & Games Division at USC School of Cinematic Arts
The gaming industry expert will continue to lead the Advanced Game Project, the division’s yearlong flagship class in which graduate students create a complete game.
Jacob Soll takes on the finances of Greece — now, in Greek
The professor of history and accounting and USC President C. L. Max Nikias present Soll’s book to the prime minister of Greece.
Kale chips and gluten-free are the Prada handbag of the new elite
“Aspirational class” moves away from material goods, toward prudent decisions about health and kids, says USC professor.
Residential faculty ready to take on new roles at USC Village
Six faculty members will live among students at new residential colleges.
USC research could lead to treatment for common lung diseases
$6.9 million NIH grant allows Keck School of Medicine of USC team to study the regeneration of lung cells.
USC Annenberg Professor Josh Kun awarded prestigious Berlin Prize
The onetime ‘genius grant’ honoree will study the effect of immigration on music.
Social upheaval in America: Why so many working-class whites are dying in midlife
USC Presidential Professor Angus Deaton and his colleague look at the rising trend of deaths from drug overdose, alcohol-related disease and suicide.
USC Annenberg’s Fred Cook asks PR students to get out of the classroom
He had an unlikely career path with a string of unique odd jobs; now he’s pushing his students to have their own unconventional experiences as part of their classwork.
Wallis Annenberg, Mark Humayun among honorees at Academic Convocation
The 36th annual event recognizes outstanding students and faculty, as well as the university’s most dedicated supporters.
Celebrated actress Kate Burton to join faculty of USC School of Dramatic Arts
The three-time Emmy and Tony nominee will incorporate her professional career into learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Three USC professors honored as 2017 Guggenheim Fellows
Daniel Lidar, Cheryl Mattingly and Viet Thanh Nguyen receive prestigious fellowships to pursue research and literary projects.
Professor’s brainchild evolves into highly respected legal clinic
Marking 10 years, USC’s Small Business Clinic offers free legal services to fledgling business owners.
Milton Curry named new dean at USC School of Architecture
The veteran educator is at the forefront of architecture, urbanism and cultural theory.
The close-to-home reason this USC brain scientist is trying to figure out Alzheimer’s
Arthur Toga saw the disease ravage his family, so he’s worked to transform what scientists know and think about the memory-erasing illness that affects 1 in 3 seniors.
Mary Kelly appointed Judge Widney Professor at USC Roski School of Art and Design
The influential artist and educator uses her work to address some of society’s most complex challenges.
USC poet’s work conveys a passion for the macabre
Anna Journey takes a walk on the dark side in poems and essays about graveyards, infidelities and tattoos.
Veteran journalist Willow Bay named dean of USC Annenberg
The former co-anchor of ABC News’ Good Morning America/Sunday and senior editor of Huffington Post has served as director of the journalism school, where she launched its state-of-the-art Media Center.
Nobel laureate Sir Angus Deaton named a Presidential Professor
The distinguished economist has been described as an ‘optimistic defender of globalization.’
In memoriam: Nobel laureate George Olah, 89
The lauded USC scientist, who helped shape the development of organic chemistry in the second half of the 20th century, played a major role in establishing USC as a notable center of advanced hydrocarbon chemistry and proposing the methanol economy.
Renowned chemical engineer and nanomedicine pioneer joining USC
Mark E. Davis, whose work holds promise for cancer treatment, will join the faculties of USC Viterbi, Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Dornsife this fall.
USC, Mexico make strides in public health research
Strategies developed by Jonathan Samet help the country in its fight various diseases.
Where others see worthless elements, this professor sees potential sources of energy
USC expert in metallurgy takes simple, seemingly useless elements to make functional materials out of them.
Shri Narayanan named first holder of the Niki and C. L. Max Nikias Chair in Engineering
The chair honors the legacy of USC’s 11th president and his wife.