When Physics Students Couldn’t Go to Class, This Professor Mailed Class to Them
Longtime educator Jack Feinberg came up with fun kits to ship to students so they could still do physics experiments at home. It’s in his nature.
Transfer students’ community provides support system during COVID-19
Despite the distance caused by the pandemic, Trojans who started higher ed elsewhere are building community and encouraging each other to succeed.
What it’s like to intern — and live — in a retirement community during COVID-19
Nelson Rubio Argueta’s internship couldn’t go virtual during the pandemic; he was living and working in Kingsley Manor Retirement Community in L.A. The gerontology student discusses his unique experience.
Student-run organization provides free child care to medical workers during the pandemic
Trojans Olivia Frary and Sana Abbaali were among the students who created COVID Child Care, which offers care and other services for essential medical workers — at no cost to them.
Social work students bring awareness to the conflict in Armenia
Three Armenian students are using the skills they learned at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work to shed light on the conflict and spark meaningful change.
🎧 Latinx, Latino/a or Chicano: Students share what they call themselves and why
USC students talk about which labels they prefer, the stories behind them and the significance of self-identifying the way they do.
USC’s esports club maintains a sense of community during the pandemic
Despite being more than 1,500 miles away, incoming freshman Edward Jin has found an organization on campus that brings gamers together in ways that go beyond Zoom.
Law student and alum team up to push for equal access to the arts
ARTS Justice, co-founded by USC Gould student Sophie Sylla and recent grad Erika Ingram, looks to support local Black and Latinx students by distributing free art kits.
Five Ways USC Students are Making the World a Better Place
In a time of great upheaval and need, USC students lead efforts to strengthen and support their communities.
USC Students Thrive in the Heart of L.A’s Art Scene
USC art and design students build creative ties in the midst of L.A.’s Arts District.
How to Heal the College Student’s Soul During Upheaval: Connection
Varun Soni, dean of USC’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, describes how the USC community can come together and find contentment in a time of turmoil.
In a year like no other, the USC Class of 2024 stands out
Public high schools and first-generation students create an outstanding fall class — USC’s largest incoming class ever — with South L.A. and the Eastside leading the way.
A Fall Semester at USC Like No Other
USC starts the 2020-21 school year with a renewed commitment to learning, student life and well-being as the world grapples with a pandemic.
His Journey to USC Started with a Tough Choice
Ivan Garcia is among the first graduates of USC’s expanded college-prep program, and now he’s a first-year Trojan. But he almost missed his chance.
USC students offer tips for succeeding in virtual internships
Even if you’re interning remotely, classic work strategies like self-discipline and time management will still pay off.
Students explore how the pandemic is disrupting social and cultural rituals
A course on communication and technology at USC Annenberg examined COVID-19-related changes to our daily practices, environments and relationships.
Student develops AI tools to tackle hate speech and hate crimes
As AI makes its way into more areas of our lives, rooting out implicit bias is more crucial than ever, says computer science student Aida Mostafazadeh Davani.
USC Gould’s Access to Justice Practicum plays key role in DMV ruling
Students gain important career experience working on a high-profile case involving suspended driver licenses.
USC Annenberg student Rodmy ‘Johnny’ Dorcil named new Sony Fellow
The fellowship, launched in 2015 and is designed to support creative and digitally innovative entertainment journalists.
USC students win first place in small satellite competition
A team from USC Viterbi won for their work optimizing the design of ionic electrospray thrusters.
Twins become Trojans after being high school valedictorian and salutatorian
Samantha and Sara Wu — both Presidential Scholars — eye careers in medicine while studying at the USC Dornsife School and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, respectively.
Trojan mentors help USC Annenberg students feel at home
Three unique mentoring and support programs provide students with guidance from helpful faculty, staff and alumni.
College students with learning disabilities grapple with pandemic’s effects
Learn how students with diagnosed learning differences like autism or dyslexia are faring with remote learning — and how USC can help.
Student sets Cleopatra’s life to music
A music and business undergraduate juxtaposed modern jazz with ancient history to create two musical pieces based on the life of the legendary Egyptian ruler.