Before the Metro E Line Cruised Past USC, There Was the Santa Monica Air Line
The Air Line closed in 1953 — a half-century before Metro rail lines revived regional interest in public transit.
How to Make Los Angeles Greener? Urban Gardens Could Help
Jose Miguel Ruiz inspires sustainable renewal through onions, celery and Swiss chard — and it’s happening one empty lot at a time.
Off the Field, USC and UCLA Make for a Better Los Angeles Together
Bruins and Trojans can all get along when it comes to creating a livable urban future.
Why does L.A. have so many COVID-19 cases?
A lack of affordable housing and the resulting crowded apartments play a major role in L.A. County’s nearly 1.2 million confirmed coronavirus cases, USC experts say.
Janet Evans Keeps Olympics Spirit Aflame as L.A. Readies for 2028
The four-time gold medalist and Trojan alumna paves the way for a new generation of athletes.
The Legacy of Paul Revere Williams Lives On in L.A.
The archives of the trailblazing USC alumnus will be jointly housed at the Getty Research Institute and his alma mater.
Trojan Architect Honors Korean American Culture
As project architect for the Korean American National Museum, Paul Choi brings an evolving cultural legacy home.
California’s Population is Barely Budging, But Why?
Why is the Golden State’s population growth flattening?
USC President Carol L. Folt and Professor Neeraj Sood join mayor at COVID-19 briefing
Folt and Sood appeared with Eric Garcetti to discuss Sood’s serological testing study, which could help leaders around the world determine how and when life can return to normal.
USC Alum Matt Petersen Believes in a Greener L.A.
The enthusiastic optimist sees opportunities for sustainability around every corner.
When Cars Cruised Down Trousdale
With servicemen streaming to campus after World War II, an explosion in enrollment would change the university.
When the USC Gould School of Law Called Downtown L.A. Home
USC students of a century ago pursued law right in the middle of the legal scene: downtown Los Angeles’ hotbed of courthouses.
Art and Cultural Treasures Abound at USC — and They’re Beckoning
With four museums and 11 galleries, USC offers an unexpectedly diverse look at the history—and future—of art in L.A.
The Trojan Architects Behind the Buildings of Downtown L.A.
You might recognize these L.A. landmarks. But did you know that alumni of the USC School of Architecture designed them?
Untold Los Angeles Stories Come Alive in K-12 Classrooms
USC Libraries brings diverse communities to light through the Lost LA Curriculum Project.
Landmark L.A. Architecture Firm AC Martin Builds on Its Trojan Roots
Meet USC School of Architecture alumni who have quietly transformed the landscape of Southern California.
Innovative Real Estate Development Projects Tackle L.A.’s Challenges
When it comes to creating a more affordable, livable Southern California, Trojans are rising to the challenge.
Southern California Aerospace Innovation Has Trojan Flair
USC alumni and researchers build on the region’s legacy in aerospace and aviation to push the next generation of spaceflight
A Half-Century Redraws the Landscape North of USC’s Campus
Though the area north of the University Park Campus has changed, some landmarks remain timeless.
USC-LAPD Community Policing Training Aims to Reduce Use of Force
Lessons from social work and public policy can help law enforcement officers build bridges with their communities.
Her Persistence Changed L.A. Politics—and Dodgers Baseball
Rosalind Wiener Wyman blazed her own trail in politics and started a new chapter for baseball in Los Angeles.
Trojans to Reshape a Los Angeles Art Landmark
USC architecture students reimagine ways to make the Museum of Contemporary Art even more accessible to visitors.
How Los Angeles got its name: A heavenly question for USC’s hometown
Take a look back at a bit of Los Angeles history that lives on today.
Alumna Maps the Future of Downtown L.A.
As head of the Central City Association, a USC Dornsife graduate has her eye on transforming the Los Angeles landscape.