Colors in this brain MRI show the direction of fiber tracks within the hippocampus of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.
Courtesy of Kristi Clark, Carol Miller and The Laboratory of Neuro Imaging
Image Conscious
Digital imaging could revolutionize how we detect and treat dementia and neurologic diseases.
Illustration by Selcuk Demirel
Write On
As a digital revolution sweeps through the publishing world, storytelling is alive and well—and English is thriving at USC.
The Promise
Every year, professional athletes head back to Troy to fulfill their goal of earning a USC degree.
Illustration by Carlo Giambarresi
Respect Our Elders
Meet the doctor who’s on a mission to change how Americans care for seniors.
PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT GARCIA
City Life
A USC Annenberg alum-turned-instructor brings his teaching skills to his job as mayor of the nation’s 36th-largest city.
Photo by Allison Smith
Hark the Heraldry
USC’s residential colleges are given crests that reflect their unique qualities.
Diverse Voices
The USC School of Cinematic Arts wants women to make their mark on the video game design industry.
Annette Kim mapped
Beijing’s underground
housing by sifting
through thousands of
apartment ads online.
Mind the Map
USC spatial scientists create innovative experimental maps to understand our world—and better it.
The 2009 Trojans, led by quarterback Matt Barkley, move into action against Oregon State. Photo by Peter Read Miller.
Action Shots
Photographer Peter Read Miller ’69 brings a half century of Trojan football into focus.
Counter Culture
USC Annenberg’s Josh Kun showcases LA’s history through its menus.
Photo by Meiko Takechi Aquillos
Waste Not
The university takes big strides in sustainability across the campus.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
Talk It Out
A former United Nations ombudsman has worked to combat some of humanity's greatest challenges.
A cochlear implant means Shane Lundie can now hear his mother’s voice. Photo by Steve Cohen.
Hear, and Now
The newly named USC Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery helps children and adults experience the world of sound.
Les Hoffman, left, Elaine Stevely Hoffman and Jane Hoffman Popovich. Photo courtesy of USC University Archives
Trojan Leaders
Six decades, three buildings, three generations and one strong USC tradition come together for the Popovich family.
HOUSE OF FAITH: The Blue Mosque (or the Sultan Ahmet Mosque) in Istanbul is both a cultural site and house of worship. Photo by Paul Renteln
Alumni Abroad
Seeking a once-in-a-lifetime trip? USC Alumni Association's Trojan Travel is ready to sweep you away.
James Yee PhD ’74, Candy Yee ’68, MS ’69, Patti Poon ’65 and Dudley Poon are avid boosters of USC Athletics, from golf to basketball. Photo courtesy of Candy Yee
Fight On Forever
From athletics to arts, these devoted Trojans have an unwavering passion for cardinal and gold that comes straight from the heart.
Photo by Todd Rosenberg Photography 2014.
Standing Ovation
A USC Marshall alumna takes the stage as one of the most prominent and powerful advocates for the arts.
Welcome to the Board
The USC Board of Trustees welcomes three USC alumni whose backgrounds span from banking to the lab bench.
Strong Support
Michael Adler ’86, MBA ’92 takes the helm of the USC Alumni Association’s governing board.