Learning from Rejection

It may hurt, but social rejection can be a powerful learning tool. A new USC study explores how our brains learn from past experiences with social acceptance and rejection to build future connections.

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Franita Tolson

A New Dean for USC’s Law School

Franita Tolson was formally installed as dean of the USC Gould School of Law on Friday. The accomplished lawyer and legal scholar is the first Black dean and second female dean in the 124-year history of the USC law school.

USC’s Health Sciences 3.0 ‘Moonshot’

The latest edition of the USC Trojan Family Magazine highlights USC’s groundbreaking health sciences moonshot initiative, showcasing the university’s commitment to medical innovation and its transformative impact on the future of healthcare.

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A New Age of Medical Discovery

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    Charting the future of health care at USC

    Through the alignment of the medical system and health science schools in President Carol Folt’s Health Sciences 3.0 moonshot, USC will meet the challenges and opportunities of an ever-evolving health landscape.

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    Cell by cell: Rebuilding the body

    USC researchers are revolutionizing how we treat disease by harnessing stem cells as “living medicine.”

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    First AId

    USC physicians are creating byte-size miracles through AI innovation.

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    Turn Back the Clock on Aging

    There’s no way to stop the march of time, but innovative research by USC scholars points the way to a longer, healthier and more vibrant life.

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    Brilliant Minds, Health Brains

    USC brain researchers are finding novel ways to image, detect and treat diseases.

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    Community-powered care

    USC researchers and clinicians are caring for — and collaborating with — local communities to develop innovative treatments for complex diseases.

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    In Focus: USC’s Arts Schools

    USC is home to a remarkable collection of arts schools within a distinguished research institution. USC’s six arts schools foster creativity with global perspectives while contributing to the local community, offering outstanding performances, exhibitions, screenings and lectures year-round — open to students from all majors and the broader community.

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