For senior Ben Choe, USC Iovine and Young Academy was the atypical experience he needed
The cutting-edge academy, which combines design, engineering and art skills, will see its first cohort graduate next month.
Midori Goto brings hope, harmony and music to Sri Lanka
As the USC Distinguished Professor prepares for the next stage of her professional life, she looks back at a meaningful, memorable trip with students.
Homeless students find educational haven at South L.A. charter school
USC Rossier alumna creates a community at the Crete Academy in South Los Angeles.
Wanda Austin, Viet Thanh Nguyen among honorees at Academic Honors Convocation
The annual event, held at Town and Gown on the University Park Campus, recognizes that USC is above all else a community of scholars.
USC Kaufman dance majors take on masterworks by ‘Living Legends’
In a USC Visions and Voices event, students will perform dances choreographed by Jiří Kylián, Paul Taylor and William Forsythe.
Food truck project lets students make bottom-line decisions
The concept teaches entrepreneurial Trojans a few tasty lessons on licensing, food handling and preparation.
For faculty resident, life at USC Village is a family affair
The arrangement has its perks, from a unique family opportunity to the chance to make deep connections with students.
USC Thornton Opera prepares a surreal Postcard from Morocco
Unconventional one-act work contemplates seven solo travelers as they encounter one another in a distant train station for the very first time.
Trojans hoop it up at wheelchair basketball tournament
The annual USC event gives students with disabilities an opportunity to compete in organized sports.
The benefactor every USC business student should know
Think of alumnus Albert T. Quon — and his funded scholarships for international students — the next time you pass his bronze bust in Bridge Hall.
Kobe Bryant, at USC Marshall event, shares his grit and competitive edge
The pro basketball great and Academy Award winner is blunt as ever in a special appearance at USC.
After life-changing injury, USC student uses sports to heal and thrive
A diving accident in high school left Zachary Pickett paralyzed just as he reached his prime. But that didn’t stop the Swim With Mike scholarship recipient from pursuing his athletic passions.
Computer science student sees Silicon Valley startup in his future
He’ll be part of a prestigious summer internship program offering U.S. college students experience and mentorship at a top venture capital firm.
Theater proves to be a Trojan’s guiding light
All-around technical whiz makes the most of his time as a Stamps Scholar at USC, including a launch of his own theater company.
West Side Story showcases stellar work of USC’s actors, singers and dancers
The show marks a first-time collaboration among the USC School of Dramatic Arts, the USC Thornton School of Music and the USC Kaufman School of Dance.
Students who study, sleep more don’t just do better in school — they’re happier, too
Data collected from student volunteers reveals trends in well-being, academic performance and behavior.
USC senior rebounds from tragedy to help others with disabilities
A spinal cord injury in high school left Zack Wentz paralyzed. He turned that misfortune into a passion for breaking down barriers for himself and fellow Trojans with disabilities.
Paralyzed former police officer, on long road to recovery, finds hope at USC
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.
Space-loving engineer builds rockets at USC
USC junior Madeline Koldos builds rockets, tests the Mars 2020 rover and encourages young girls to learn about science. Financial aid made it all possible.
Student-built rocket at USC aims for higher altitude this winter
Built with Japanese technology, it will be the first from students to use two engines on one flight vehicle.
National Society of Black Engineers chapter at USC named best in the nation
The national honor reflects the group’s strength in academic excellence, professional development and community outreach.
USC social work student uses art to heal with Art Rx
Student-led initiative aims to bridge physical and emotional pain with art.
Medical student brings Homelessness Awareness Week to USC
Through Homelessness Awareness Week, students, faculty and staff can grasp the social, psychological and environmental factors at play.
USC sees record number of applicants for fall 2018 admission
A landslide of outstanding applications raises the bar for admits, as average GPA and standardized test scores continue climbing.