From the Italian Renaissance to the stars, an exciting approach to fulfilling GEs
Two new USC Dornsife general education courses offer students a richer, broader way to learn and to acquire diverse academic skills.
Four incoming freshmen share their stories of perseverance
A quartet of new Trojans discuss how they overcame personal challenges and found themselves heading to USC.
USC welcomes newest Trojans with virtual convocation
President Carol L. Folt, student leaders, USC’s deans and more greeted this year’s new students and urged them to embrace this transformative opportunity.
Finding community through tragedy: Incoming freshman chronicles his path to USC
From starting nonprofits to overcoming personal adversity, Marcus Lo has experienced more at 19 years old than many do in a lifetime. He’s excited to add “being a Trojan” to that list.
USC Welcome Experience features weeks of special events for new Trojans
Kicking off this week, the schedule — with everything from ceremonies and seminars to concerts and a spirit rally — continues well into September. Check out the events, because you won’t want to miss out.
L.A. high school student shares her Annenberg Youth Academy experience during COVID-19
Kymia Freeman and 25 of her peers all logged on every weekday to learn from USC Annenberg faculty and alumni via the school’s newly virtual summer program.
USC Thornton names first recipient of Victor McElhaney Memorial Jazz Drumming Endowed Scholarship
Dominic Anzalone, a student in USC Thornton’s Popular Music Program, has a background in jazz drumming and shares McElhaney’s belief that music can be a tool for social activism.
USC engineering society raises thousands of dollars for Black Lives Matter
In two weeks, the USC Viterbi engineering society Theta Tau raised more than $12,000 to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
Bovard Scholars inspires low-income high school students to aim high
USC’s college preparatory program helps high achievers avoid undermatching and get into the top schools they deserve.
Student-developed app will help refugees learn skills for life after asylum
In order to bring much-needed educational opportunities to people displaced by war, a team of USC Viterbi students turned to technology.
From pain and intimidation to purpose and belonging: One first-gen student’s journey
As a teenager, Jasmin Sanchez suffered a painful medical emergency that taught her to stand up for herself. Now she’s a USC Dornsife undergrad determined to advocate for others.
Smiles, Tears and Pride: Trojans Worldwide Cheer on the Class of 2020
USC graduates, friends and family celebrate at home to Fight On against the coronavirus.
A doctoral student’s suggested experiment may rewrite chemistry textbooks
Professor Stephen Bradforth took a chance on Ryan McMullen’s expensive and potentially dangerous student proposal. It’s led to a new understanding of what defines a metal — and the cover of Science magazine.
Mackenzie Postel’s years of USC excellence — and her voice — earn recognition
The doctoral candidate at the Keck School of Medicine is pursuing her third degree at USC and looking for her big musical break at the same time, even if she has to audition from a hospital bed.
What if cell service were portable?
USC students launch Beamlink to provide the first ultraportable, low-cost cellular base station for disaster relief and rural connectivity.
Hands-on Topics Can’t Be Taught Online? Think Again
How do you teach drama without a stage? Jam together as a jazz band online? Dissect a frog without the frog? You get creative.
6 Celebrities Who Guest Starred in a USC Online Class
Check out the famous faces that popped up on USC students’ phone and computer screens during the spring 2020 semester.
Meet a pair of incoming Trojans and the USC doctor who saved their lives
Long before joining the Class of 2024, twins Ashley and Aspen Somers defied the odds and were born healthy thanks to a pioneering fetal surgeon who has also found his way to USC.
Trojan Anna Cockrell named Academic All-America Team Member Of The Year in track
The 2019 NCAA 400-meter hurdles champion — who has a 4.0 GPA in her public policy graduate program — is USC’s only Team Member of the Year honoree since the College Sports Information Directors of America began the award in 1996.
New endowed scholarship honors late jazz student Victor McElhaney
The Victor McElhaney Memorial Jazz Drumming Endowed Scholarship will provide scholarship support each year for an undergraduate drummer who reflects the spirit and ideals McElhaney represented.
‘It definitely felt like a victory’: USC students share thoughts on Supreme Court DACA decision
There’s a feeling of celebration — but three students we spoke with are already focused on what’s next.
Undocumented USC students can seek legal aid, counseling and other resources
From scholarships to visa and citizenship assistance, programs for students abound.
How a USC student film reunited siblings on opposite sides of the world
While serving his country, an Army specialist missed most of his sister’s milestones — but not this time, thanks to a group of fellow students and their professor.
Amid COVID-19 fears, USC Spirit Leader donates stem cells for leukemia patient
Alec Fisher was a little nervous when he was chosen for the 4-hour donation procedure, but the opportunity to help save a life wasn’t one that he could ignore.