Hospitality director embraces sustainable solutions at USC Bovard College
Heather Heleloa, who is pursuing her online master’s in hospitality and tourism, uses her program knowledge to explore lasting environmental changes in the industry.
Midterm project leads to ‘dream job’ for online student at USC Annenberg
Jackson Martinez, who is working toward his online Master of Communication Management, partially credits USC for helping him get through the door at housewares company CB2.
Back to school: Educators and families confront learning loss and mental health challenges
USC experts offer insight into the complications teachers and students may face upon returning to the classroom full time.
This track star is heading to the Olympics — and getting his master’s from USC
Isaiah Jewett, who will be a part of the men’s track and field team in Tokyo, is earning his online degree in project management to pursue another career goal: working in the anime industry.
Too hot to go outside? Stay in and self-educate with these short videos
Take a break and learn something new this summer with these brief, entertaining and educational videos featuring USC Dornsife scholars.
Once ‘lost,’ she discovered her passion for nutrition as a USC master’s student
Shauna Davis finally feels like she’s headed in the right direction, thanks to the online Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity program at the USC Leonard Davis School.
Pilot lands at Boeing, then USC Iovine and Young Academy for online master’s
Allie Corrigan contemplated obtaining an MBA or a master’s in graphic design, ultimately landing on a combination of the two degrees: the Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology.
Behind the scenes at a USC School of Dramatic Arts virtual production
Watch this video to discover how USC’s student actors, designers, stage managers and technical directors all come together virtually to create art.
Despite advances in distance learning, homework gap persists among California families
While many K-12 students have adapted to online learning, a USC study finds that some families have had trouble accessing devices or reliable internet connections, especially Hispanics who primarily speak Spanish.
Private investigator explores criminal justice issues at USC Bovard College
While Kelani Dungca started out as an HR recruiter, employers quickly picked up on her inquisitiveness and tenacity — skills she’s strengthening through USC’s online program.
USC and California Emerging Technology Fund form partnership to close the digital divide
The research partnership will determine just how far California has to go to close critical gaps in internet access, an issue exacerbated by the pandemic.
It’s time to address disparities in internet access, says USC’s Martha Escutia
An East L.A. native, USC’s vice president for state government relations has fought for universal broadband access for two decades. The pandemic has brought renewed attention to the issue.
How a Hollywood hitmaker-turned-professor brought virtual filmmaking to USC
Gail Katz has produced smash successes like Air Force One and The Perfect Storm. Now, she’s helping students at the USC School of Cinematic Arts embrace a new era of filmmaking.
Shift to online learning allows Trojan to balance biology studies with a ballet career
Gabriella Schultze has been dancing with a company in Salt Lake City by day while pursuing her USC Dornsife studies at night.
Searching for opportunity amid the pandemic, she made the leap to USC
For Maria Salgado, there was at least one bright spot in 2020: She decided to enroll in USC Rossier’s online Master of Education in Enrollment Management and Policy program.
USC Gould training helps news anchor breaks down local stories — and complex legal decisions
While Nick Ciletti mans a news anchor desk 350 miles away from USC, he still feels “very much a part of the Trojan family” as a student in the online Master of Studies in Law program.
‘Studio buddies’ help architecture students create digital camaraderie
There’s nothing like the collaborative magic of the architecture studio. That’s why the graduate student leaders at the USC School of Architecture found a way to recreate it online.
To make online learning easier, USC’s college prep program gets tech-savvy
The Neighborhood Academic Initiative realized early in the pandemic that innovative learning tools would be needed to educate its scholars, leading a new team of “tech innovators” to make lightboards a top priority.
How can we fix democracy? USC students embrace expert advice from around the country
When his USC Dornsife class on political reform had to move online, Christian Grose arranged for exclusive guest speakers, including Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
Professor keeps his students on their toes, especially when they’re learning at home
At age 64, John “Old Doc” Walsh of the USC Leonard Davis School recognizes the need to stay limber — especially in the middle of a two-hour online class.
Dance adaptation: USC Kaufman student teachers keep kids moving through online classes
Elementary students dance like no one’s watching as they step into their virtual studio, taking part in a key program that’s expanding during a tough time.
Low-income families are struggling to keep up with distance learning
Though many of the issues stem from a lack of technological proficiency at home, a USC study has found that multigenerational efforts can help overcome barriers.
Information technology quickly brings USC together during the remote learning era
Online collaboration tools, high-tech gadgets that create the classrooms of the future and a virtual hub for students are just the start, USC tech experts say.
College students with learning disabilities grapple with pandemic’s effects
Learn how students with diagnosed learning differences like autism or dyslexia are faring with remote learning — and how USC can help.