The USC scientist who aims to beat ALS, and the patients cheering him on
Justin Ichida gives his all to find a cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease because, for patients, the clock is ticking.
Gordon Stables to lead USC Annenberg School of Journalism
The accomplished educator has played a prominent part in developing and teaching a wide range of courses that explore rhetoric, debate, political communication, propaganda and global media.
Despise a message, but respect the right to share it, says USC free speech scholar
Professor Jody Armour of the USC Gould School of Law won’t back down from upholding the First Amendment: It’s the American way.
From General Hospital to teaching gerontology: Soap star finds meaning as professor
“People always ask me if it’s too late to go back to school and I always say no,” says George Shannon.
Want to use solar, but you rent an apartment? You can still go green
The first step is to go after the “low-hanging” fruit of carbon reduction: energy efficiency.
USC physicist investigates black holes like crime scenes
Nicholas Warner tackles one of the most intractable problems in physics, attempting to solve a paradox identified with his late friend Stephen Hawking.
Astronaut Garrett Reisman to join USC Viterbi faculty
The director of space operations at SpaceX and former NASA astronaut joins USC’s Department of Astronautical Engineering.
Educator, designer and artist Haven Lin-Kirk to lead USC Roski School of Art and Design
The longtime professor and accomplished professional has taught at USC for 17 years.
Kelvin Davies, Enrique Cadenas named officers of France’s National Order of Merit
Award recognizes their contributions and service to science and international cooperation.
Josh Kun appointed director of USC Annenberg School of Communication
The renowned scholar is acclaimed for bridging his scholarship as a cultural historian with the curation of exhibitions, installations and public humanities projects with diverse organizations.
Midori Goto brings hope, harmony and music to Sri Lanka
As the USC Distinguished Professor prepares for the next stage of her professional life, she looks back at a meaningful, memorable trip with students.
Wanda Austin, Viet Thanh Nguyen among honorees at Academic Honors Convocation
The annual event, held at Town and Gown on the University Park Campus, recognizes that USC is above all else a community of scholars.
Laura Mosqueda named dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC
A widely respected expert in geriatric medicine, family medicine and elder abuse, Mosqueda is the first woman to lead the school since its founding in 1885.
$3 million gift creates cross-cultural communication chair at USC Annenberg
The chair’s first holder is Josh Kun, USC professor and historian who uses music to examine the connections we have to each other.
For faculty resident, life at USC Village is a family affair
The arrangement has its perks, from a unique family opportunity to the chance to make deep connections with students.
3-D printing of dentures developed at USC dental school
Ostrow School of Dentistry faculty member aims to change the way prosthodontics is taught at USC.
Viet Thanh Nguyen elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and USC professor joins Barack Obama, Sonia Sotomayor and Tom Hanks in being elected to the academy’s 238th class.
The quality of audio influences whether you believe what you hear
The findings are significant amid the recent rise of fake news and public distrust in science, says USC’s Norbert Schwarz.
Why a medical school professor studies fossils
An anatomical sciences expert looks back at the arm and leg bones of ancestors to gain insight on how they interacted with their environment.
Professor inducted as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
UK fellowship honors people who have made significant contributions to the practice or science of medicine.
Gift supports USC Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy and Ethics
Doris Bry Trust donates $3 million to the institute created by USC Gould’s Elyn Saks, who changed the way society addresses mental illness.
In memoriam: social scientist John Schmidhauser, 96
The former chair of the Political Science Department never lost his personal touch as a popular mentor and leader.
USC president teaches the classics to spark passion for humanities
The great thinkers of ancient Athens were ahead of their time, say USC President C. L. Max Nikias and administrator Robin Romans, who teach a class on literary legends.
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.