Light up the Night
It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without fireworks like these from USC’s commencement festivities in May. While you’re celebrating the nation’s birthday, learn from a USC Dornsife historian how July 4, 1776, kicked off a global “age of revolution.”
(USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
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A USC psychology study shows that AI-generated jokes tickle funny bones more than those created by people, raising concerns about the technology’s threat to entertainment jobs.
National Institute on Aging grants increase study participant diversity, add data sources and fund research on Alzheimer’s and related dementia.
The USC Price School of Public Policy alumna grew up in Los Angeles and knew long ago she “bled Cardinal and Gold.”
Giancarlo Ceja is determined to advocate for low-income neighborhoods affected by rising temperatures and pollution.
Honoring the Academic and Athletic
USC proudly honors its student-athletes’ academic and athletic accomplishments, underscoring the significance of excellence in both capacities. By prioritizing academic success alongside athletic endeavors, USC student-athletes embody the spirit of the Trojan Family and uphold this respected tradition of excellence at USC.
Celebrating the Class of 2024
Graduating Trojans celebrated around campus in May with family, friends, faculty and more who showed support with plenty of flowers, all things Cardinal and Gold, and of course, photos. View more moments on the commencement website.
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: How USC Helped Propel Hip-hop Innovation
Some of the foremost innovators in hip-hop are part of the Trojan Family. USC artists and scholars look back on 50 years of the art form — and forward to its future evolution.