Students flock to new program focused on justice, equity, diversity and inclusivity
The JEDI Peer Educator program is gaining momentum at USC as multiple student groups request workshops to help them implement more inclusive and equitable practices.
Asian Pacific American Student Services’ mentoring program sees record interest
The PEER mentoring program has been key in helping first-year Asian American, Pacific Islander and Desi American students transition to college and find community at USC.
Stunning Virtual Reality Project Takes You to the Arctic — and Into Climate Change
Think caribou in the arctic tundra have nothing to do with you? USC students use immersive technology to explain their urgent message for us all.
Paint night puts artistic spin on Latinx Heritage Month celebration
The USC community came together to flex its creative muscle and commemorate this year’s theme: esperanza (hope).
The 6 Degrees of August Wilson and USC
Check out these surprising links between the award-winning playwright and the Trojan Family.
Students tackle climate change in global simulation conference
Teams focus on subjects such as deforestation, clean technologies, carbon trading and offsets, ocean health and population control.
Blockchain, the Internet of Things and meat: How a summer road trip led to a fellowship
Three USC undergrads — and sustainability fellowship recipients — believe emerging technologies like crypto could play a vital role in reinforcing the meat supply chain.
80 years after being forced to leave USC, a degree of honor for the Nisei
Though commencement never came for more than 100 Japanese American students who were forced into internment during World War II, the university will at last issue posthumous degrees in their names.
USC’s 2021 entering undergrad class is the most diverse and talented yet
First-generation and students of color set records. The university’s college prep program for neighborhood children and teens leads the way with 57 first-year students. And Southern California public high schools make their strongest showing.
Transfer program gives prospective Trojans a second chance
Meet a member of USC Marshall’s Pathways Program, a unique recruiting plan specifically designed to increase the number of talented Black students transferring into the business school.
Empowerment and community drive USC freshman Laila Ward — Miss Black Pasadena
Biology major Ward wants to be a doctor, but also plans to study Spanish and international relations. And she’s got an eye on the Tournament of Roses’ Royal Court, too.
Hunter Brophy’s studies are in the stars, but his heart is in the sea
The first-year astronomy major, lifeguard and Navy cadet has a special connection to the ocean and the environment.
USC Kortschak Center helps students make back-to-school connections
Timely workshops help students brush up on talking with professors, deal with roommate issues — and perhaps make a new friend or two.
Transfer student La Shaun Aaron brings wisdom of life experiences
At age 43 and with a college-aged son, she hopes to be a role model to other Black women and girls.
First-year faces: Macie Miller brings her mental health advocacy to USC
Macie Miller always dreamed of going to USC. Now that she’s officially a Trojan, she plans to continue being a mental health advocate as she soaks up the new world around her.
Building lasting bonds and memorable structures, one relationship at a time
Persistence and a love of math and science led first-generation college student Mayla Rodriguez to USC Viterbi’s civil engineering program.
Master’s student puts off retirement for a second career in gerontology
Jennifer Nykyforchyn isn’t ready to retire. She’s using her tech experience and USC training to fashion a second career in gerontology, where age is an asset.
Award-winning journalism alumna returns to academia to reshape how stories are told
Jessica Moulite shares her experience as a Black storyteller and how she hopes to combine academic work with her journalism background to effect positive change.
Former rock star seeks master’s to address addiction in older adults
As a female rock star, Brett Anderson fought stereotypes and pushed boundaries. With a master’s in gerontology, she hopes to do the same with aging and addiction.
Congressional internship is USC Price grad’s latest step in pursuit of public service
Victor Qiu, the first in his family to graduate from college, worked as a liaison between U.S. Rep. Ami Bera and his Sacramento-area constituents.
Trojan Knights Share Memories from a Century of Spirit, Service and Stunts
A campus cornerstone, the Trojan Knights mark 100 years of dedication to USC tradition and school spirit.
USC Gould sets records for diversity and quality of incoming law students
Women continue to make up a growing portion of 1L students at the law school, which marked its most selective acceptance rate ever in 2021.
USC has made it easier than ever to celebrate all of your unique identities
The university offers more resources to students who identify as Black, Latinx, Asian, LGBTQ+, undocumented, first generation and transfer, as well as their allies.
USC team nearly wins it all in Capital One College Bowl championship
After five rounds and 10 weeks of competition, Brendan Glascock, Karan Menon and Ann Nguyen finished second to the trio from Columbia University in Tuesday night’s final showdown.