USC’s first online master’s in nursing students graduate
The Department of Nursing aims to develop advanced practice nurses whose holistic approach to health is augmented by the expertise of social work.
First graduates from online doctorate program turn theory into practice
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work degree affirms their skills as social work scholar-practitioners.
Are baby boomers returning to religion?
Many are increasingly turning to houses of worship to find meaning as they age.
Paralyzed former police officer, on long road to recovery, finds hope at USC
Kristina Ripatti’s life was upended after being shot while chasing down a robbery suspect. Now she forges a new identity in social work at USC, with help from a Swim With Mike scholarship.
USC social work student uses art to heal with Art Rx
Student-led initiative aims to bridge physical and emotional pain with art.
Journalist chronicles his campaign to change foster care
USC Annenberg alumnus unites leaders who train student journalists, policymakers and social workers to create social change.
U.S.’s fast-growing Filipino-American community confronts human trafficking concerns
USC’s Annalisa Enrile reveals the challenges facing the community and how she translates her knowledge into possible solutions.
5 things you didn’t know about eating disorders, and how to seek help
Eating disorders are surrounded by myths and stigma, making them even more difficult to diagnose and treat.
Stalking in the age of social media
Unwanted phone calls or texts? Threats of violence or blackmail? If this sounds familiar, you may be a victim of stalkers, USC expert says.
Former gang member turned social work student at USC reflects on a tumultuous life — in his own words
Run-ins with the law landed José Barron in prison, but he never lost sight of his higher education goals.
Las Vegas begins to heal after mass shooting with help from USC social work experts
David Schonfeld and Marleen Wong offer school officials training and guidance as they begin to develop counseling and support programs for children and community members.
Understanding the causes of stress on health of gay or lesbian adolescents
USC researchers to recruit 1,500 teens in all 50 states and then follow them for three years.
Two USC schools help develop LAPD training in community policing
Officers will learn techniques on how to deal with the homeless, mentally ill and domestic abuse survivors.
Civic and religious leaders address homelessness at USC event
Los Angeles has seen a 23 percent increase in homelessness this year, but a USC faculty member says there’s been progress in response to the issue.
Domestic violence survivors get help from USC faculty member
Benita Walton-Moss teaches a health assessment course that covers signs of abuse.
How USC researchers helped create a $31 million program for foster families
Jacquelyn McCroskey co-directs the Children’s Data Network, which teams with public agencies and others to help youngsters.
USC social work students help offer mental health services at Mexican consulate in L.A.
The master’s degree students join a program developed as a response to growing concern about the mental health of Latino immigrants.
In memoriam: Social worker Frances Wu, 96
Philanthropist and alumna was the first Chinese-American to receive a Doctor of Social Work from USC.
Spanish-language forum sheds light on mental health services — and how they can help
USC professor leads community event advising people how they can assist loved ones.
USC researcher, and AI, give homeless youth a helping hand with HIV education
Eric Rice needed a better way to identify peer educators, and software was the answer.
A sign of strong leadership on and off the softball field: Make everyone feel wanted
USC doctoral student with a love of the game offers insights on inclusion in the workplace.
A new model for care: People with mental illness help others in the same situation
Peer navigators help clients to make medical appointments, find transportation and communicate with providers.
Researchers, LAFD take aim at reducing misuse of emergency medical services
USC joins with department to reduce the percentage of misdirected calls from older adults.
USC social work effort works to advance LGBT health research
Health Equity Initiative brings together experts to advance studies for a population whose members have dramatically higher rates of mental and behavioral health problems than their peers.