Photos by John Livzey
Come Together
Gary Michelson: Man with a Plan
At USC, philanthropist Gary Michelson just put scientists’ and engineers’ efforts into overdrive.
Summer 2014
Photos by John Livzey
Come Together
Imaging by David Koos
Come Together
To Get Treatments to Patients Faster, Make Worlds Collide
Convergence melds life science, physical sciences and engineering to find answers to perplexing problems in health.
Andrea Armani is a professor in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Photo by Gus Ruelas.
Come Together
When Physicians, Scientists and Engineers Come Together
They tackle problems from different directions, but their work shows the promise of convergent bioscience.
Illustration by Brian Stauffer
Setting standards
Teaching Those Who Teach the Next Generation of Science
As educators across the country prepare for new inquiry-based teaching standards, a USC professor helps them think outside the textbook.
Guru Photo by Jared Fullerton
Top of the Pops
Launchpad to the Future of Pop Music
Jam with Chaka Khan? Perform with Elton John? It’s part of the USC Thornton popular music program experience.
Photo courtesy of USC Thornton School of Music
Top of the Pops
Rising Stars of the USC Popular Music Program
Meet six artists from the USC Popular Music Program who are shooting for stardom.
Top of the Pops
Trojan Tracks: Songs from USC Pop Music Artists
USC Popular Music Program students and alumni have created an extensive playlist of eclectic songs and albums.
Suemy Gonzalez, left, with Trio Ellas. Photo by Reuters/Radu Sigheti
Top of the Pops
A Mariachi Singer and USC Alum Finds Her Voice
Trio Ellas garnered a 2012 Latin Grammy Award nomination for their first album and they haven’t stopped since.
Young Guru
Top of the Pops
The Guru of Hip-Hop
A successful sound engineer, music producer and DJ, this music industry veteran has a new handle at USC: “Professor Guru.”
Business-Minded
Business Without Borders
Globe-trotting Millennials are taking on our interconnected economy through USC’s World Bachelor in Business.
Photography by Dustin Snipes
Business-Minded
World Bachelor in Business Students: Aseem Afsah
He loves clean fonts and classy design. Meet one of the students from the first class of the World Bachelor in Business program.
Photography by Dustin Snipes
Business-Minded
World Bachelor in Business Students: Sophia Lim
She speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, some Spanish and now she’s learning American Sign Language. She’s got a head start on USC Marshall’s global business program.
Photography by Dustin Snipes
Business-minded
World Bachelor in Business Students: Anna Chiara Pollastri
She loves game-changing thinkers. Meet Anna, of the students from the first class of the World Bachelor in Business program.
Trojan Marching Band Director Art Bartner at Dodger Stadium in 1978. Photo courtesy of Trojan Marching Band.
Spirit of Troy
Live From Dodger Stadium … The Trojan Marching Band
You know the Trojan Marching Band calls the Coliseum its home. But the band and Dodger Stadium also go way back.
Illustration by Wayne Brezinka
Legal Practice
Long Journey to Justice
The Post-Conviction Justice Project leads a nationwide movement for juveniles serving life sentences without parole.
Photo by Al Seib / Los Angeles Times
Trojan Trailblazers
Redefining Reality
USC researcher Mark Bolas pushes the boundaries of human-computer interaction with immersive technologies.
“My academic coach helps me tremendously with time management, planning and goal setting,” Dani Ashijan says. Photo by Kylie Nicholson
Academic access
Students Build College Survival Skills at the USC Kortschak Center
Trouble concentrating? ADHD, dyslexia or just disorganized? The USC Kortschak Center helps students survive college.
Illustration by Jeong Suh at Bryan Christie Design
Brain Trust
“Smart” Prosthetics Treat Neurological Conditions Like Never Before
The future of neuromedicine grows closer at the USC Neurorestoration Center, where patients are already seeing the benefits.
Celebrating more than 50 years of marriage, Jim and Mary Manos are Half Century Trojans and "still fighting on!" Photo by Armando Brown
Trojan Love Story
Longtime Trojans Still Fight On
Half Century Trojans Jim and Mary Manos share their love for all things USC.
Rigo Diaz at the USC Latino Alumni Association’s 40th anniversary scholarship gala in March. Photo by Ron Murray/Imageactive
Partner in Pride
A Trojan Who Attended USC Against the Odds Pays it Forward
Rigo Diaz dreamed of being a Trojan and made it happen. Now he gives back to support scholarships for tomorrow’s students.
The Society of Trojan Women assembled then served snack packs to women at the Downtown Women’s Shelter in Los Angeles. Photo by Armando Brown
Alumni Abroad
SCerving Around the World
On March 22, Trojan alumni from LA to Shanghai organized 80 projects for the Alumni Day of SCervice, giving back to their communities. Here are a few of their activities:
Photo by Jon J. Shapley
Texan Trojans
Austin Alumni Celebrate USC’s Day of SCervice
Austin alumni are among the hundreds of Trojan faithful who give back at the USC Alumni Day of SCervice.
Lewis Carroll wrote the letter in 1891. Photo courtesy of the USC Digital Library / Cassidy Lewis Carroll Collection
For the Record
USC Libraries Preserve Lewis Carroll’s Literary Lamentations
In celebrity-crazy LA, hand-scripted words by C.L. Dodgson (aka Lewis Carroll) about fame find a fitting home—123 years later.
Photo courtesy of USC University Archives
Fast Company
USC Sprinter Inger Miller Looks Back at USC Olympics Legacy
A former Olympic sprinter juggles professional life in LA, a country home in Arizona and volunteering for USC.
Los Angeles Ale Works co-founders John Rockwell (left) and Kristofor Barnes (Photo/Geoff Kowalchuck)
POPPING BUBBLY
The Trojans Taking on L.A.’s Craft Beer Scene
John Rockwell and Kristofer ‘Kip’ Barnes aim to bring L.A. Ale Works to life.