When the Coastline Vanishes
USC research on the disappearing coastlines of historic Alexandria, Egypt, offers nature-based solutions for protecting coastal cities around the world — including some very close to home.
Top Headlines
STORY, VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Black History Month event features music, delicious food and words of inspiration.
People in neighborhoods that experience more days of high heat show faster aging at the molecular level than residents of cooler regions, USC researchers say.
The university is one of just 19 institutions recognized as top producers for both of the prestigious programs for 2024-25.
The awards, presented Saturday night, recognize the year’s most accomplished adaptations of the written word for the screen.
Welcoming the Newest Trojans
The university’s spring convocation offered a somewhat delayed “official” start for nearly 2,600 Trojans who began their USC journey at the start of the spring semester. The ceremony was rescheduled after January’s Los Angeles-area wildfires.
University Updates
Useful links to important information.
USC Announces Presidential Search Committee, Interim Leadership
The committee will include faculty, staff, students and alumni. Beong-Soo Kim, USC general counsel, will lead the university on an interim basis beginning July 1 after Carol Folt’s retirement as president.
Meet the Professor Working to Improve California’s Fire Insurance Industry
USC Dornsife’s Monalisa Chatterjee has spent her career studying how humans adapt to extreme climate events.
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.
A New Age of Medical Discovery
USC’s health sciences “moonshot” looks to the future with innovation and impact. Learn all about the initiative, from programs that serve the community to research into aging, “living medicine” and more.
Inside Look: USC Health Sciences Schools
Keck School of Medicine of USC
At the Keck School of Medicine of USC, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and society by promoting health, preventing and curing disease, advancing biomedical research and educating tomorrow’s physicians and scientists.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
The mission of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is to provide education, scholarship and outreach that improves oral, dental, craniofacial and general systemic health and well-being locally, nationally and internationally.
USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
One of the top pharmacy schools nationwide, USC Mann continues its centurylong reputation for innovative programming, practice and collaboration.
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Through innovative research, education and clinical practice, the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy optimizes people’s engagement in the ordinary and extraordinary activities of life.
USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is committed to transforming how we prepare the next generation of physical therapists to deliver the highest level of care to society. With our longstanding leadership in the field, we are uniquely positioned to develop innovative solutions that integrate our strengths in research, education and clinical service. By leveraging these assets, we can create new value for students, patients and people everywhere.
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
The mission of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is to promote healthy aging for diverse individuals, communities and societies through leadership and innovation in research, education and practice.
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work champions social justice for the well-being of individuals, families and communities through innovative teaching of evidence-based practice and practice-based skills, pioneering transformative research and cultivating leadership for social change.
Around the University
State of the University Address
President Carol Folt invites you to attend this year’s State of the University addresses, where she will share key updates, highlight recent achievements and discuss the exciting future ahead for USC. This annual event is an opportunity to hear directly from Folt about the university’s vision and priorities and the collective impact of our Trojan community. There are two opportunities to attend:
- Tuesday, March 4, 8:30 a.m., Bovard Auditorium (University Park Campus)
- Thursday, March 6, 8 a.m., Aresty Auditorium (Health Sciences Campus)
Open to all USC students, faculty and staff. RSVP required.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
USC Black History Month Block Party
Join us to celebrate Black History Month at the USC Health Sciences Campus.
This farmers market-style event will feature local Black-owned businesses and community organizations, featuring exciting performances by historically Black organizations. All are welcome to enjoy an afternoon filled with culture, community and connection.
The event will be held on Pappas Quad (Health Sciences Campus).
Thursday, Feb. 27, 3-6:30 p.m.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
El Respiro / Respire
El Respiro / Respire is a participatory performance developed by Los Angeles–based multidisciplinary Colombian artist Carolina Caycedo, who will lead up to 150 participants in spelling Transición Justa Ya and Just Transition Now with their bodies. To increase awareness about community-led efforts to transition away from fossil fuels, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for USC students and the public to create works of art with leaders at the intersection of art, science, and environmental justice.
Read the USC News story about the El Respire/Respire event.
Saturday, Mar. 1, 10 a.m.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
