A Trojan Welcome
USC President Carol Folt and university deans launch the academic year for the new undergraduate, graduate and professional students and their families with the first new student convocation at the Coliseum.
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Countdown to Classes: Fall Semester Starts Monday
Top Headlines
Tuesday’s topping off ceremony is a key milestone for the $38 million facility, which the Women of Troy will call home next year.
Released by the melting permafrost, mercury is putting the food chain at risk — as well as communities that depend on it. USC scientists seek a better way to assess the hazard.
The USC Rossier School of Education is named in honor of the lifelong educator.
The prestigious awards will allow the faculty members and doctoral candidates to conduct research and teach in locations from Mexico to Europe and the Middle East.
Trojan Welcome Experience
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The Big Move
After more than two years of preparation, USC this month officially became a member of the Big Ten Conference. It’s a move that presents huge opportunities on and off the field for Trojan student-athletes as well as faculty, students and staff.
USC Celebrates Green Week
Green Week at USC (Sept. 3-6) launches the Trojan community into action for concerted, collaborative action across disciplines and communities. With ample opportunities to forge new connections, participate in meaningful events and learn about sustainable practices, there’s something for everyone to contribute to a more resilient and equitable future for all.
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In Focus: USC’s Art Schools
PST ART: Art & Science Collide
Southern California’s landmark arts event (previously Pacific Standard Time) aims to create opportunities for dialogue around some of the most urgent problems of our time by exploring the connections between art and science through a series of exhibitions, public programs and other resources. Don’t miss the chance to see these extraordinary exhibits.
Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey
Sci-fi, Magick, Queer LA: Sexual Science and the Imagi-Nation
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