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.
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As part of this gift, the Tavakoli Matching Challenge for Real Estate will inspire philanthropy and secure USC’s position as the premier center for real estate education, research and innovation.
“We have to become very comfortable with uncertainty, because I have every certainty that the right solutions will be found,” Folt said during her address.
The Women of Troy close out the regular season with a statement win over crosstown rival UCLA. Next up: the Big Ten tournament, which starts Wednesday in Indianapolis.
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.
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
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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.
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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. The first presentation was Tuesday morning in Bovard Auditorium; there is one additional opportunity to attend:
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.
Digital Dharma: How AI Can Elevate Spiritual Intelligence and Personal Well-Being
Deepak Chopra in Conversation with Dean Varun Soni
In his newest book, New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra delivers a visionary and unprecedented exploration of how artificial intelligence can revolutionize well-being and open new horizons for personal development.
In a conversation with USC Dean of Religious Life Varun Soni, Chopra will invite us to transcend our limitations and explore a relationship with AI that elevates our collective consciousness and personal evolution at the same time.
Thursday, March 6, 7 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.
23rd Annual Pop Conference
USC Thornton School of Music presents the 23rd Annual Pop Conference, the world’s leading three-day gathering of music writers and scholars. This year’s theme, which focuses on pop music, fashion and style at the edge, promises to be a thought-provoking exploration. The conference will be held at various locations across the University Park Campus, providing the perfect backdrop for this engaging discussion.
Admission is free and open to the public with RSVP.
Friday, March 14, various times and locations
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.
