New pedestrian safety campaign encourages Trojans to look out for one another
Student-driven campaign is part of the university’s ONE USC Safety Vision, which aims to create a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the USC community.
Mandatory business closures drove the economic decline during COVID-19 pandemic
USC study finds that personal voluntary behaviors to avoid infection also played a role in the downturn.
Mentoring program pairs students with alumni for valuable career advice
A growing network of Trojans is working with USC Dornsife students to ready them for interviews, help them forge career connections and provide helpful coaching.
USC Annenberg journalism majors honored as Chick Hearn Scholars during Lakers game
Anthony Gharib and Rachel Grode were honored in an on-court ceremony, where members of the Hearn family joined them.
Student improv troupe brings comedy to Bovard lawn every week
Commedus Interruptus, the university’s oldest comedy troupe, holds court next to Tommy Trojan at 1 p.m. on Fridays.
Newest Trojans get official welcome as they start their USC journey
With a heavy dose of pomp and circumstance, the spring convocation — held for the first time in the Galen Center — sends the new students on their way.
New Trojan ready to get the most of his USC experience
Oliver Laryea — one of more than 2,000 students who start at USC this month — is ready to take advantage of everything the university has to offer, from academics to connections only the Trojan Family can provide.
Scholarships change lives in USC’s stem cell master’s program
Meet five students for whom scholarships are providing an education in USC’s one-of-a-kind master’s program in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
Military spouse aims to improve community health with online master’s degree
For Kristin Reichardt, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for experienced, passionate and knowledgeable public health professionals.
Trojan’s new hit app Instafest brings music fans together
USC Viterbi student Anshay Saboo shows users the concert festival lineup of their dreams.
Report updates USC’s Culture Journey, an ongoing examination of the university’s values
Tens of thousands of Trojans have taken part in the continuing effort.
Studying for finals? Let classical music help
Works by Bach, Brahms, Mozart and others are effective aids that improve sleep patterns and reduce stress, studies find.
Good Neighbors Campaign program hopes to promote therapy through theater
Plaza de la Raza collaborates with the USC School of Dramatic Arts on programs to help youth overcome trauma.
Native American doctoral candidate focuses on policy to improve understanding of tribal sovereignty
Social work doctoral candidate Erika Salinas keeps the connection to her Native community at the forefront of her work. As National Native American Heritage Month continues through Wednesday.
Daughter’s graduation inspires USC Marshall online master’s student
“I know it didn’t matter to my daughter [that I didn’t have a degree],” says Shari Austin, “but to me, it did.”
Award-winning student startup aims to revolutionize influencer brand deals
A computer science and economics duo has created a software company that streamlines the process.
Trojan brings her advocacy efforts to Paris Fashion Week
USC Iovine and Young freshman Tiana Day sponsored Ashlyn So, a 14-year-old fashion designer and activist whose work aims to combat Asian hate.
USC School of Dramatic Arts takes high school students Into the Woods
Students from East and South Los Angeles travel to USC’s Bing Theatre for a special morning performance; Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk fame) and Little Red Ridinghood are there, too.
Former South Bay Lakers point guard shooting for med school gets an assist from USC Dornsife
Professional basketball player Marcus Allen looked to an innovative pre-med program designed for students with little or no science background to further his dream of becoming a physician.
Bohnett fellow’s ultimate immersive learning experience: Working at the L.A. Board of Supervisors
Katrina Manrique’s interest in policies that better serve people in need of counseling and mental health resources was one of the reasons she applied for the 2022 David C. Bohnett Leadership Fellowship.
A different kind of danger challenges USC veteran
Advanced treatment helps a Marine power through a life-threatening disease. Cheering him on are an optimistic oncologist, a close personal advocate and 50,000 fans.
USC’s new, student-led mariachi band brings back a Trojan tradition
Mariachi Los Troyanos de USC is heavily booked, with gigs on campus, at major city events and on television.
Overcoming rejection, physical therapy student soars in hybrid, equity-focused program
Ebonee Stephens wanted to become a physical therapist since she was 10 years old, but that seemed nearly impossible in a field where only 5% of practitioners are Black.
USC medical student investigates mysterious breast disease and aims to educate women about it
Ivonne Verduzco seeks answers about a painful condition prevalent in Latinas.