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.
USC film students shake off Zoom fatigue by animating themselves
Classmates in the USC School of Cinematic Arts’ animation division collaborate to make visual magic on the commonly used video meeting platform.
Big names help students make sense of business in a COVID-19 world
Two new USC Marshall classes will assist Trojans of all majors — not just business — in better understanding how the pandemic has affected financial markets and the economy.
How USC clubs are using the Involvement Fair to build online communities
Representatives from four very different student organizations describe how they’re adapting to the world of remote recruitment and engagement.
Amid COVID-19, USC’s mindfulness classes bring peace via Zoom
Now more than ever, people need a way to de-stress and lessen their anxiety. For many at USC and beyond, the answer has been practicing mindfulness.
USC teachers and students discover ways to make online education stand out
An associate professor — and online instruction expert — at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology explains how he’s adapting to virtual classrooms as the new normal.
Trojans lead kids’ science lessons, story time and yoga practice from home
Students taking part in USC Dornsife’s Joint Educational Project are bringing their service-learning program to children remotely through a new video series.
The Spirit of Troy comes alive before an online crowd of new students
The most energetic event of this year’s Welcome Experience introduces freshmen to traditions that get Trojans on their feet.
Students and parents take trips across L.A. from the comfort of home
Thanks to Zoom, you can now learn all about Los Angeles on the USC Office of Orientation Programs’ Facebook page.
USC professor’s DIY online teaching hack to engage students goes viral
Emily Nix wants to excite and captivate the students in her economics course this fall. With less than $60 in materials, here’s what she cooked up.
Physics field trip for middle schoolers turns into online festival, giving kids a glimpse into a scientist’s life
COVID-19 can’t stop a popular annual science outing run by USC physics and astronomy experts for curious and enthusiastic local teens.
Aspiring product designers’ and creators’ Zoom pitch sessions go virtual
USC Iovine and Young Academy seniors usually exhibit their final projects in a showcase to classmates and faculty. But thanks to the pandemic — and Zoom — they ended up pitching the fruits of their hard labor to alumni and industry pros.
Four incoming freshmen share their stories of perseverance
A quartet of new Trojans discuss how they overcame personal challenges and found themselves heading to USC.
USC welcomes newest Trojans with virtual convocation
President Carol L. Folt, student leaders, USC’s deans and more greeted this year’s new students and urged them to embrace this transformative opportunity.
Finding community through tragedy: Incoming freshman chronicles his path to USC
From starting nonprofits to overcoming personal adversity, Marcus Lo has experienced more at 19 years old than many do in a lifetime. He’s excited to add “being a Trojan” to that list.
Students Built the USC Campus in Minecraft — and It’s Amazing
See virtual versions of Tommy Trojan, Doheny Memorial Library and other USC landmarks.