The Tajo Building (Courtesy of USC University Archives)
L.A. Law
USC students of a century ago pursued law right in the middle of the legal scene: downtown Los Angeles’ hotbed of courthouses.
Daryn Nishikawa, Wayne Nakamura and Kent Ochiai, from left are the dental team for Los Angeles Football Club.(Photo/Imad Bolotok, LAFC)
Dental Defenders
When one of LAFC’s soccer players chips a tooth or hurts his jaw, a dental team of USC grads stands ready to help.
(Illustration/CSA Images)
California or Bust
Why is the Golden State’s population growth flattening?
Interior of the Viterbi Museum (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Art Everywhere
With four museums and 11 galleries, USC offers an unexpectedly diverse look at the history—and future—of art in L.A.
Athletic Director Mike Bohn quickly embraced the Trojan spirit. (Photo/John McGillen)
Game Changer
USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn is on a mission: Do what it takes to help student-athletes perform well on the field, in the classroom and in the community.
Matt Petersen (Photo/Ken Lee)
A Man with a Plan
The enthusiastic optimist sees opportunities for sustainability around every corner.
(Photo/Dustin Snipes)
Now and Again
With servicemen streaming to campus after World War II, an explosion in enrollment would change the university.
Making Change
Thousands are voicing their values and vision for how the university should reshape itself, through a process underway across USC’s campuses and centers.
From top right, clockwise: Tim Greer, Shrikanth Narayanan, Ben Ma. (Photo/Haotian Mai)
Are You Listening?
USC artificial intelligence experts took a closer look at how our brains, bodies and emotions react to music.
Josh Neman is an assistant professor of neurosurgery and member of the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Scientist of the People
To understand how cancer spreads to the brain, Josh Neman looks for answers in his lab—with inspiration from patients.
(Illustration/Joe Anderson)
Finding His Way
Young alum Grant Whitney applies his engineering smarts to marketing. The guiding star on his career journey: working with people.
(Illustration/Eric Hanson)
In This Together
Alumni find rewards in helping the next generation of USC students succeed and thrive.
(Illustration/Elisabetta Bianchi)
The True Picture of Health
Having a wider array of people participating in medical research is crucial to advancing care for all patients.
Bistra Dilkina (Illustration/Israel G. Vargas)
Math on a Mission
These everyday heroes use math and networks to make a difference in the world.
(Photo/Cody Pickens)
The Science of Sport
Wearable devices track athletes’ every move, helping them train smarter and recover from injury faster.
(Illustration/David Plunkert / the iSpot)
Winner’s Circle
Nineteen recipients of USC’s Massry Prize have gone on to win science’s biggest honor.
(Illustration/Heads of State)
Price of Prevention
Boosting the cost of sodas and sugary drinks might not necessarily add up to better health, say USC experts.
USC Dornsife student Ryan Melendez (Photo/Courtesy of Ryan Melendez)
Ride On
Ryan Melendez has raised more than $500,000 for pediatric cancer through Warrior Horses for Warrior Kids.
(Photo courtesy of Marita De Leon)
Trojan Tribute
The late Manuel De Leon, a celebrated painter, Trojan lineman and lifelong USC supporter, grew up in a small home near where Heritage Hall stands today.
The pedestrian thoroughfares in Alumni Park and on Trousdale Parkway are tranquil — and eerily silent. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
The Sound of Silence
Scenes from the University Park Campus show a USC transformed in the time of COVID-19.
New Trojans
Potential future alumni celebrate their acceptance letters on social media.