Screenwriters urged to deliver on the promise of a great story
As audiences expect more from movies and TV, Irving Belateche exhorts students to turn their personal visions into compelling tales.
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.
USC Annenberg interns to take part in Winter Olympic Games for the first time
Trojans will get firsthand experience with sports media industries and world cultures in and around South Korea.
Quirky thriller earns Sundance/Amazon prize for USC alums
Search follows a father seeking his missing daughter from a unique point of view — computer screens and smartphones.
USC’s Edwin Saucedo named a 2019 Schwarzman Scholar, will study in Beijing
The onetime USC student body president is the third Trojan to be honored by the prestigious program and study at Tsinghua University.
Pixar animator illustrates his work with Coco and other Disney characters
Alumnus Arjun Rihan talks about his time at USC and his latest big-screen project.
Student finds ancient Greek sword in Thebes — just another day on a dig
Overseas research opportunities, like the one in which Max Novak unearthed a centuries-old sword, help the department expand its reach.
USC’s Michelson Hall, new center for convergent bioscience, makes its debut
The facility — the largest research building on the University Park Campus — provides a revolutionary environment for collaborative research.
Songwriter, 93, turns USC Thornton event into a calypso party
The composer behind some of legendary Harry Belafonte’s biggest hits offers advice to Trojans.
Own a Business? USC’s Alumni Entrepreneurs Network Offers Support and Mentors
Entrepreneurs and startup founders tap into the Trojan Family network.
Top USC Freshmen Find Home at McCarthy Honors College
Nearly 600 of the nation’s brightest students live at the unique residential college.
Advice from one of your Friends: Lisa Kudrow shares career insight with USC drama students
Her impressive career has also had plenty of low points, like the time she was fired from Frasier.
Students get their Trojan spirit on as Residential College Cup competition gets underway
It’s the first opportunity for residential colleges to earn points in the yearlong competition.
Drilling, filling and X-rays: Undergrads learn what it’s like to be a first-year dental student
USC’s Dental Explorers program introduces minority students to dentistry and its specialties, including orthodontics and pediatrics.
Drone video: Fences are coming down, and USC Village is almost ready for its debut
Shops and restaurants are coming together, and the first of 2,700 student residents arrive at the $700 million development in less than four weeks.
Almost finished: Check out the latest drone video of USC Village
The $700 million residential and retail complex opens for business in a matter of weeks.
Globetrotting Trojan proves research isn’t just for grad students
✌ Class of 2017: Johanna Reyes is making an impact from Mexico to Cuba, and intends to do even more.
From engineers to historians, USC Kaufman dance minors come from all over the university
The school’s curriculum includes courses in history, technique, choreography and performance for students with and without dance experience.
Architecture students get fast-paced look at potential jobs
Alumni share career experiences, from preserving the first Taco Bell to creating furniture — and designing buildings, too.
Margaret Cho shares stories with stand-up students
The comedian discusses her own experiences as a beginner in San Francisco.
Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson’s voice) shares tips of the trade
USC School of Dramatic Arts students share the afternoon with one of the entertainment industry’s most prolific voice-over actors.
Chamber Opera of USC lets students learn from each other as performers and directors
Undergrads sing and perform on stage under the guidance of grad students who shape their work.
For aspiring actor, L.A. keeps the dream alive — and USC mentor helps him achieve it
USC senior Atif Hashwi snags his first lead role in a film and hopes to make his mark on diversity in Hollywood.
Thousands of students turn out for USC’s Spring Career Fair
It’s never too soon to start building relationships with top employers.