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.
Where have the trees gone? L.A. area’s green cover down dramatically in just 10 years
USC Dornsife researchers say mass-produced dwellings and home expansion have reduced residential green cover as much as 55 percent.
High school students present their visions for a better East L.A.
Teens propose ways to boost public safety and build local pride in their neighborhood at USC Price urban planning event.
Database project reveals L.A.’s most hazardous time to drive, and more
USC Annenberg and USC Viterbi join to report on accident-prone roadways and the worst interchanges.
USC spatial sciences students analyze crime patterns in L.A.
Using location-based data, researchers show where violent crimes are concentrated and how that information can lead to positive results.
New two-year project looks at needs of L.A.’s chronically homeless
Project will explore ways to reduce the gap between the needs of L.A.’s chronically homeless and existing housing and support service options.
Watch as USC signs take to the sky over downtown LA
It’s a long trip from the ground to the top of a 32-story tower.
USC takes its place in Los Angeles skyline
University’s name, shield placed atop downtown landmark.
What does the future hold for Los Angeles?
New exhibit combs the records of the past for clues about how the city might adapt to the forces that shape it.
Celebrate the city’s history at LA as Subject Archives Bazaar
The daylong event at Doheny Memorial will reflect the region’s vibrant diversity, private collections and vaunted research libraries.
Sen. Kevin de León talks biotech with USC leaders
Research in regenerative medicine can be a game-changer in the treatment of damaged organs, the senator says.
Rep. Steny Hoyer praises USC’s efforts to boost Los Angeles biotech industry
High-ranking congressional leader says public-private collaboration on biotech park can serve as a model.
Living the California dream through architecture
A USC Dornsife course deepens students’ understanding and appreciation of Los Angeles by allowing them to experience the city’s iconic modernist homes.
USC summit marks rebirth of biotech era in Los Angeles
“As the Great Recession decimated U.S. job growth, one sector continued to thrive: biotechnology,” says USC President C. L. Max Nikias.
USC name to rise over downtown Los Angeles
University leases additional space at AT&T Center, which will get new signage later this year.
The stadium game: Why LA still has no NFL team
USC Marshall sports expert David Carter weighs in on why we might soon be getting a pro football team — or not.
USC awards $100,000 annual grant to LAPD Cadet Leadership Program
Annual award will help expand the department’s fast-growing youth outreach.
USC trustee cites the importance of creating connections in LA
Rick Caruso reflects on building a ‘sense of place’ throughout the city.
Inside this box: Lots of intriguing Los Angeles history for kids
Material history brings the past alive for schoolchildren in Boyle Heights. Watch kids discover the past on video.
LA River proposed as the city’s next great public space
Bridges, overpasses and underused lots are seen as potential sites for permanent arts installations.
Downtown is USC’s college town
Transit lines, arts and cultural events create an ever-busier corridor connecting USC to downtown Los Angeles. It’s hip to hang out in #DTLA.
Students meet the many faces of Buddhism in Los Angeles
Undergrads immerse themselves in Buddhist traditions originating from Thailand, China and beyond.
Ken Breisch serves as architectural historian in chief
Assistant professor pens a comprehensive book on American libraries and leads national historians group.
Sanchez tapped as president-elect of American Historical Association branch
In his new role, the USC professor will continue to encourage diversity and promote the public’s role in history.