A Homecoming in Tune with the ‘Roaring Twenties’
Trojans decorated horse-drawn buggies and later, automobiles, to welcome alumni to campus.
New to the family? Students and alumni offer a crash course in Trojan life
From the best food and hangout spots to game day traditions, this overview of campus life will help incoming freshmen become USC experts.
From Love Ins to Single-sex Dorms, USC Student Life Has Come a Long Way Since ’69
USC has changed in the 50 years since man first walked on the moon. Take a look back at the student experience in the Age of Aquarius.
Celebrate Nine Decades of Cinematic Arts History
As the school hits 90, it’s about much more than movies.
USC Commencement Through History: An Updated Yet Timeless Tradition
The rite of passage remains one of the milestones for the Trojan Family.
The USC Student Union, From Clubhouse to Historic Monument
It’s been a hotspot for student life for more than a century. But you might not know the history behind this campus crossroads.
Landmark L.A. Architecture Firm AC Martin Builds on Its Trojan Roots
Meet USC School of Architecture alumni who have quietly transformed the landscape of Southern California.
🎧 A walk into history: Archaeologist and old photos offer glimpse into USC’s historical past
The USC University Park Campus has a fascinating history: For one, it wasn’t always a campus. Listen in as USC archaeologist Ken Seligson takes USC News’ Joanna Clay on a walk into history.
The Stained Glass That’s So USC
The shimmering glass panels adorn areas of contemplation, wisdom and worship.
From Wartime to Fake News, 100 Years in USC Student Life
News from USC a century ago shines a spotlight on the USC student experience.
Bovard Auditorium is One of the Busiest—and Oldest—Venues in L.A.
138 years old, and still fighting on
From a modest start, the university marks its 138th birthday as one of the nation’s leading research institutions.
Hoose Library: Preserving A Timeless USC Landmark
From its priceless manuscripts to its unique architecture, the Hoose Library of Philosophy is a beloved USC landmark.
A Half-Century Redraws the Landscape North of USC’s Campus
Though the area north of the University Park Campus has changed, some landmarks remain timeless.
The Trojan Marching Band Celebrates Its Spirited History at New Lyon Center Home
The USC Marching Band gets new digs—with tailor-made upgrades—at the Lyon Center. The Spirit of Troy’s newly unveiled headquarters include practice rooms, lockers and a display of band helmets through the ages.
Widney Alumni House, a Reminder of USC’s Storied Past
USC’s oldest building has been part of university’s vibrant campus life for more than 130 years.
Do You Recognize These USC Statues?
Campus quiz: Test your Trojan trivia knowledge by identifying these University Park Campus figures.
3 Surprising Ways Trojans Changed High Tech
Your computer and smartphone wouldn’t be the same without these creations from USC faculty and alumni.
USC Song Girls Celebrate 50 Years as Ambassadors of Trojan Spirit
For a half century, the Song Girls have crowds with school spirit and goodwill.
Trojans on Trousdale: A Welcome Walk to Campus
A Jefferson Blvd entrance extends a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare to USC Village.
Traveler IX Gallops Into a Beloved Trojan Tradition
As Traveler VII retires, cheering fans welcome a new horse to the Trojan Family.
The USC Football Nostalgia is Strong in This Game
Armchair quarterbacks and Trojan fans could make their own calls with this vintage Howard Jones board game.
New Year, New Sword for USC Drum Major
After 25 years, a freshly forged blade stabs the field for the Trojan Marching Band.
The Pioneering Woman Who Built a Home for Art at USC
Elizabeth Holmes Fisher started from humble beginnings to become a renowned collector of the great masters.