Virtual mentors bring the campus experience to remote first-year students
When classes moved online, the USC students set to be RAs were left wondering: Who do you assist when there aren’t any residents? Enter the virtual peer mentors.
USC Welcome Week in pictures — good times with good friends
As Trojans head to their first classes Monday, take one final look at some of last week’s most enjoyable events — from a festival and spirit rally to a barbecue with new friends.
Residential college at USC Village renamed in honor of gift
USC Trustee William McMorrow and his wife, Leslie, endowed the college to provide a dynamic educational community for students.
Friendly (and sometimes heated) rivalries get Residential Cup Competition underway
A fun-filled evening for new students kicks off a year of friendly competition.
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.
Students with a passion for social justice find a home at USC’s Bohnett Residential College
For students passionate about making the world a better place, Bohnett Residential College is the home they’ve been looking for.
USC professor shows math is fun, even if you’re not ‘good’ at it
It’s not about being right: Neel Tiruviluamala, a popular faculty member in residence at USC Village, inspires college students to be curious.
Meet some of the faculty living at USC’s residential colleges
Myka Winder brings occupational therapy expertise to Pardee Tower, helping first-year college students lead healthy, balanced lives.
Trojan Family’s Philanthropy Brings USC Village to Life
It takes a Trojan Family to build a village—USC Village, that is.
USC Village Expands Housing Benefits to Students and Community
More than 9,000 students can now live in USC housing.
Residential College Icons Build on USC Trojan Traditions
Crests harken back to the symbols and traditions of USC.
Top USC Freshmen Find Home at McCarthy Honors College
Nearly 600 of the nation’s brightest students live at the unique residential college.
USC Village Rooms Make Residential Colleges Feel Like Home
Functional and stylish furniture are just some of the comforts for students.
Students get their Trojan spirit on as Residential College Cup competition gets underway
It’s the first opportunity for residential colleges to earn points in the yearlong competition.
The Cales Help USC Village Break New Ground
Cale Residential College opens at USC Village this August.
Residential faculty ready to take on new roles at USC Village
Six faculty members will live among students at new residential colleges.
Some assembly required: Crews work fast to furnish USC Village
Watch time-lapse video of work in residential lounges where students will study or relax.
Residential colleges get new energy, new crests and a new competitive spirit
The Residential College Cup is just one sign of USC’s new focus on adding depth, dimension and camaraderie to the residential experience.
Service-Minded Students Will Find a Home at USC Village
New Trojans are immersed in USC traditions at rally, competition kickoff
Trojan Marching Band and the Song Girls join rally, march to Galen Center for Residential College Cup introduction.
Introducing a new Trojan tradition: the All Hall Dinner
The new event gave students from the various residential colleges a chance to get to know each other.
Meet a couple of USC’s amazing new freshmen, and find out what they have in common
The new Trojans took a few minutes the day before they moved to campus to discuss why they chose USC, what they’ll miss from home — and their surprising love of shoes.
USC Resident Assistants offer advice to incoming freshmen
R.A.s help students get the most of their university experience — from tips on getting involved to helping with the inevitable lockouts.
Move-in Day means big changes, excitement as campus comes to life
With boxes, bags and bins in tow, Trojans return to campus. Fall classes start Monday.