USC MSW student Adrian Reveles has used a past littered with trauma, substance abuse and gang involvement to fuel his new life as a violence prevention activist and homeless youth advocate.
Combat veteran Laura Owen has an enthusiasm that rubs off on her students at USC, even if they’ve never met her in person.
The USC professor was a prominent civil rights lawyer who protested segregated interstate bus terminals by participating in the 1961 Freedom Rides.
Trojans advocate for new legislation and a California state budget item to help other former foster youth pursue education after high school.
Trojan Food Pantry helps students in need with meals and more.
Simone Webster’s trip to a reservation allows the master’s student to help the historically underserved.
USC’s Suzanne Wenzel co-authors the report, which concludes there is an urgency for more studies on the topic.
Tina Atherall strives to define the next generation of military social workers.
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 social worker talks about the cultural stigma that may be tied to a higher suicide rate among males, offering techniques for helping at-risk individuals.
USC’s Tracie Kirkland and Laura Cardinal share their experiences helping residents work toward recovery after the unthinkable.
A USC expert offers ways men can become allies in the fight against violence, harassment and assault by supporting women and promoting awareness among their peers.
USC researcher Terence Fitzgerald reports that people aren’t as empathetic as they’d like to think they are.
The Law Enforcement Advanced Development program combines community policing with a better understanding of people.
Too few professionals are trained to work with older adults. A USC social work expert explains the demographic shift’s huge impact.
Two USC schools try to identify at-risk active military personnel and veterans.
Alumnus Dexter Egleston reveals how policy-focused social work can combat negative effects of the disorder.
It’s a big milestone for the department’s innovative approach to develop a new generation of advanced practice nurses.
The Department of Nursing aims to develop advanced practice nurses whose holistic approach to health is augmented by the expertise of social work.
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work degree affirms their skills as social work scholar-practitioners.
Many are increasingly turning to houses of worship to find meaning as they age.
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.
Student-led initiative aims to bridge physical and emotional pain with art.
USC Annenberg alumnus unites leaders who train student journalists, policymakers and social workers to create social change.