MLK in L.A.
The civil rights leader visited USC and its surrounding neighborhoods throughout the late ’50s and ’60s in his quest to improve the lives of Black Americans.
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Top Headlines
Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking credit for the ceasefire. A USC expert looks at the deal — and the seemingly unlikely cooperation between the outgoing and incoming presidents’ staffs.
Experts from the USC Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability discuss L.A. wildfire history, prevention and more.
Shantell Martin, a celebrated visual artist known for her bold black-and-white line drawings, brings a wealth of experience working at the intersection of art, technology and research.
Big Ten Network StudentU program brings real-world sports-broadcasting opportunities to USC students
The organization produces more than 2,500 athletic events per year on the Big Ten Network’s streaming platform, B1G+.
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In USC Trojan Family Magazine
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.
Cell by Cell: Rebuilding the Body
USC researchers are revolutionizing how we treat disease by harnessing stem cells as “living medicine.”
First AId
USC physicians are creating byte-size miracles through AI innovation.
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.
Brilliant Minds, Healthy Brains
USC brain researchers are finding novel ways to image, detect and treat diseases.
Community-Powered Care
USC researchers and clinicians are caring for — and collaborating with — local communities to develop innovative treatments for complex diseases.
24 for ’24: The Year’s Top Stories
The year 2024 was filled with groundbreaking accomplishments, ambitious launches and moving moments for the Trojan Family. Check out our favorite stories of the year; did yours make the list?
Introducing USC Arts Now
The new initiative will spark innovative arts collaborations and support USC President Carol Folt’s “moonshot” goals for the university through an artistic lens.
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.
New Dean for USC’s Law School
Franita Tolson has been formally installed as dean of the USC Gould School of Law. 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.
Inside the Minds of USC’s Groundbreaking Researchers
The Lightbulb Moments by USC podcast offers an intimate look at the innovative thinkers driving research at the university. Each episode features interviews with USC’s leading researchers, providing a unique opportunity to hear directly from those who are shaping the future of science, technology, medicine, arts and humanities, and beyond.
