Trojans visit Greek camp, seeking solutions to global refugee crisis
Moria, the infamous refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, is home to an estimated 9,000 refugees seeking asylum from places like Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
New wellness programs help USC medical students find balance
The Keck School of Medicine of USC emphasizes health and well-being among its aspiring doctors, countering the discipline’s grueling training experience of years past.
For USC professor, improving how kids learn math starts with how teachers learn math
The ways to teach the subject form the crux of a USC Rossier faculty member’s research.
Who Was Accepted Into USC’s 2018 Freshman Class?
USC draws a record number of diverse applicants for the 2018 freshman class, including first generation, SCion and military family students.
USC students start their own support network: TrojanSupport
Peer support group started by students for students lifts those who want a conversation with someone their own age.
Transfer student Ethan Ward finds home (literally) at USC
A new Trojan at 36, he endured homelessness and more before settling in as a USC Annenberg student. Among private universities, USC ranks No. 1 for transfer students.
Transfer students build supportive community for themselves at USC
A new mentorship program pairs incoming transfer students with others who have already gone through the sometimes difficult process of starting fresh at a new university.
‘Hacking for Defense’ students take on cybersecurity from a new angle
USC Iovine and Young Academy team ponders a tough question: How do you counter online radicalization?
First-generation student Anthony Llamas has come far: ‘It’s not any college; it’s USC’
Proud parents take a rare day off to share a milestone as their son moves in at college.
A USC Student Designs Games With an Emotional Punch
A creative junior designs games for all different platforms that are both fun and heart-wrenching.
New USC Student Health doctor helps shape young adults’ well-being
Erin Jones wants to be a vigilant sounding board for students in need of counseling.
Freshman class sets records for diversity, academic achievement
More students say “yes” than ever before; 1 in 4 have perfect grade-point averages and 17 percent are first-generation.
Top USC teachers reveal ways to inspire students
Two of the university’s most popular professors embrace a tough-but-fair approach in the classroom.
L.A. sixth-graders start their path to college on a red carpet at USC
The USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative’s newest participants take the first steps on their demanding seven-year trek toward higher education.
Promoting equity in graduate-level STEM education, with USC leading the way
USC Rossier joins new network focused on issues that hinder the success of underrepresented students in science, tech, engineering and math.
USC students devise creative ways to revitalize New Orleans
Trojans propose turning an abandoned building into a hotel, among other economic developments that could help generate $6.1 million over five years.
First-generation workshops help students settle into college life
USC is increasing resources for students in their family’s first generation to attend college, including support with academic planning and making social connections.
USC Student Health services for women grow as alumna joins staff
Education and health care go together for OB-GYN Deirdre Logan, who returns to her alma mater after 14 years at a community clinic.
New counseling chief increases student access to mental health care
USC Student Health will add 10 more mental health providers, boosting its capacity to provide counseling directly to students in need.
Maria Manjarrez brings firsthand experience to California Student Aid Commission
The USC junior wouldn’t be in college without financial aid. Now the governor has named her a post where she can help others in the same position.
The story behind USC sophomore’s recording of ‘Yellow’ from Crazy Rich Asians
Katherine Ho, a former contestant on The Voice, recorded the demo for hours while her parents coached her Mandarin dialect over the phone.
Major enhancements take shape in USC Student Health
University professionals aim to set a gold standard in college health on University Park and Health Sciences campuses.
Friendly (and sometimes heated) rivalries get Residential Cup Competition underway
A fun-filled evening for new students kicks off a year of friendly competition.
USC veterans find a place of their own to call home
All branches of the military are represented at the university’s first units for student veterans.