Photography by Cody Pickens
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Trojan Tech Talk
Four Trojan entrepreneurs share their advice, experience and hope for the future of innovation.
Spring 2016
Photography by Cody Pickens
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From left: USC professors Drew Casper, Todd Boyd, John Walsh and Tatiana Akishina. (Photos by Gus Ruelas)
Class Acts
Legendary USC Professors Are Anything But Textbook
Great professors have the power to inspire, inform, enrich or incite—sometimes all at once.
Think Thanks
Neuroscientists Track the Power of Gratitude
The testimonies of Holocaust survivors help scientists map the brain circuitry of their subjects.
Photo by Amanda Schwengel, courtesy of Hampshire College
Prized Poet
Poetry Debut Earns National Book Award
USC Dornsife student garners the prestigious literary honor for her first book of poems.
Photo by Steve Anderson
Portrait of a Litigator
‘Woman in Gold’ Lawyer Talks Stolen Art
A USC Gould lecturer takes a stand at the intersection of history, law and art.
Photo by Lynn Lipinski
Against the Odds
The Unexpected Journey of Stephen Guy
Without schooling after the third grade, a 28-year-old sophomore comes into his own at USC.
Photo by Craig Rowitz
Home Again
Return to Troy: Celebrate Reunion Weekend 2015
Reuniting feels so good for alumni coming back to University Park.
George Lucas '66 photo by Steve Cohen
Diverse Voices
Diversity in Film Gets a Big Boost
A $10 million gift will establish The George Lucas Foundation Endowed Student Support Fund for Diversity.
Photo courtesy of the Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc.
Music That Moves
USC Student Brings Music to Prisons
Evan Pensis aims to offer arts to the imprisoned.
Photo by Gus Ruelas
Breath of Fresh Air
An Air Pollution Expert’s Take on Exercise, Smog and Health
Keck Medicine of USC's Ed Avol wants to help Angelenos breathe easy.
Photographed by Gus Ruelas, with permission from The USC Cinematic Arts Library
Stuff of Legend
Ridley Scott Memorabilia Finds a Home at USC
A filmmaking icon brings his collection to the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Andrea and Michael Gehring. Photo by Stephen Blaha.
Blueprint for Success
A Family of Trojan Architects
Every day feels a bit like a Trojan reunion for the Gehring family of four architects.
Photo by Armando Brown
Power of Giving
Here Comes the USC Day of SCupport
The event taps into a network of 377,000 alumni — and the entire Trojan Family
New USC Trustees (from left) Tracy Sykes, David Bohnett, Jeanie Buss, Kathy Leventhal and Kris Popovich (Photo by Gus Ruelas)
Welcome to the Board
USC Board of Trustees Welcomes Five Influential Leaders
Dedicated supporters join the USC Board of Trustees.
Illustration by Chris Gash
Art of Medicine
Keck Medicine Doctors Keep Singers, Musicians and Actors in Peak Shape
Specialists keep performing artists in the spotlight.
Photo courtesy of Tracy Oliver
Role Model
Tracy Oliver Rewrites the Script for Her Career
Tired of waiting for good parts, the Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl co-creator shaped them herself.
Photo by Matt Gainer
Street Smart
Children Identify the Perils of Walking to School
An award-winning paper authored at USC Price reveals that students favor busy streets over low-key locations.
Photo by Dustin Snipes
Now and Again
The L.A. Memorial Coliseum: Home to USC Football Since 1923
Only the Trojans can call the Coliseum their longtime home.
Photo courtesy of Mark Rightmire, The Orange County Register
Bottle Service
A Dentist Pursues His Passion for Winemaking
A Trojan tackles owning and operating a winery — all without quitting his day job.
Photo courtesy of the USC Freehand Project
Life in 3-D
USC Students Create Prosthetics with 3-D Printers
USC students create hand prosthetics for children in war-torn areas.
Password Protection
To Create Stronger Passwords, Use Poetry
Leave it to USC researchers to find a better way to log on safely—using poetry.
Photo by Buck Lewis
Resourceful Resilience
Recycling E-Waste to Rebuild Lives
A public policy expert gives people—and digital debris—a second chance at life.
Illustration by Lincoln Agnew
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The Rise of LA’s Startup Ecosystem
Los Angeles may not be the first name that jumps to mind when it comes to tech startups. But Silicon Beach is flourishing, and USC plays a starring role.
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5 Trojan Startups Acquired by Major Tech Companies
These unique ventures from USC alumni caught the attention of major tech companies.
Illustration courtesy of USC institute of Creative Technologies
Future Forward
3 Advances in Computer Simulation from Army Research at USC
Next-generation computer simulations have grown out of Army research at ICT.
Illustration by Lincoln Agnew
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Blendspace Founder Talks About Her Road to Success
A startup founder finds her footing in Silicon Valley
ILLUSTRATION BY LINCOLN AGNEW
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The Life of a Student Entrepreneur
Startup-minded students explore, learn, network and, if they’re lucky, launch the Next Big Thing.
Andrea Belz, director of Innovation Node–Los Angeles. Illustration by Lincoln Agnew.
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Guiding the Next Big Idea From Lab to Marketplace
A national investment aims to propel technologies from top U.S. universities into your own hands and homes.
Illustration by Lincoln Agnew
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The Future of Virtual Reality Takes Shape in LA
LA’s artistic and technical talents support the growing VR industry.
Service Call
Trojans Pursue Public Service in D.C.
Dedicated alumni make a difference in policy and government.
Illustration by Lincoln Agnew
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5 Resources for Trojans Launching the Next Big Thing
USC entrepreneurs have lots of places to turn for help with everything from funding to mentorship.
Ashish Soni is founding director of the USC Viterbi Startup Garage and the Viterbi Student Institute for Innovation. Photo by Gus Ruelas
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Q&A: Teaching Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age
Ashish Soni preaches the benefits of hunger, heightened awareness and, yes, failure.