9/11 first responder and social work professor inspires students around the world
Combat veteran Laura Owen has an enthusiasm that rubs off on her students at USC, even if they’ve never met her in person.
Trojan Air Force cadet, a first-generation student, has his eyes on the skies
Giovanni Flores has long been interested in space. The university’s ROTC program has put it within his reach.
USC honors military at 10th annual Veterans and ROTC Gala
The event recognizes hundreds of USC veterans and their spouses and ROTC cadets and their officers.
Why military members may be vulnerable to violent extremism
Mental health and wellness expert at USC reflects on what can be done to counteract extremism on the ground.
Alumna counsels military spouses, service members who seek positive changes in social work
Tina Atherall strives to define the next generation of military social workers.
Air Force security forces specialist recalls her path to military social work
Aimee Bravo discusses her time in the military and her vision for curbing substance use among service members by increasing access to mental health resources on military bases.
USC veterans find a place of their own to call home
All branches of the military are represented at the university’s first units for student veterans.
Veterans, active military get a taste of life at a top university
Warrior-Scholar Project is designed to encourage vets to consider top-ranked schools — and gives them skills to get in, too; USC is the only California partner.
What can be done to stem the rise of military suicides?
Two USC schools try to identify at-risk active military personnel and veterans.
Marine learns firsthand how veteran-friendly USC is — and makes it even more so
Jeremy Fricke has worked to enhance benefits for student veterans, expand veterans’ networking and more.
Trailblazing Trojan touts strength at ninth annual USC Veterans and ROTC Gala
Stayce Harris, the first female African-American to earn the rank of lieutenant general in U.S. Air Force, inspires military with keynote speech.
Army veteran, a USC administrator, uses storytelling to support the military
🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Week: At USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies, West Point grad Randall Hill uses virtual programs to help vets.
ROTC midshipman prepares for takeoff as Navy pilot
🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Week: Julianne Nordhagen, who has demonstrated leadership at USC, looks forward to the intense competition ahead in Florida.
Retired Green Beret seeks social work graduate degree to help veterans and employers
🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Week: Attorney Mike St. Denis learns the tools he needs to better serve the military community.
Air Force veteran takes advice from UCLA alum — and becomes a Trojan
🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Week: After stints in Kuwait and Afghanistan, Sebero Quintero turns down a six-figure bonus to be a first-generation student.
Memories and tears as USC marks the 16th anniversary of 9/11
A pair of students from New York happen upon the university’s annual memorial service in remembrance of the 2001 terror attack.
Sons and daughters of military families spend a summer studying at USC
Provost’s scholarship provides college-credit courses on diplomacy, economic development and international law.
USC physical therapists treat soldiers at military bases across the country
Three Trojans find more autonomy in the military, where they are the first line of defense when injuries occur.
Trailblazing Navy officer finds new mission at USC Marshall
✌ Class of 2017: After almost three decades of military service, a Navy commander focuses on entrepreneurship.
Servicewoman finds satisfaction in counseling and social work
Lesley Adams Williams sees a future where teens have a safe place to go when home isn’t an option.
From U.S. Soldier to USC Social Worker
U.S. Army Battalion Sgt. Maj. Eric Chastain watched 22 of his friends die. Then came a death he wasn’t prepared for.
Student, Servicewoman and Social Worker
Proud to Serve: USC’s Air Force ROTC at 70 Years and Counting
Today’s reserve officers in training draw on a long legacy of service.
