Leading the Way in AI
In institutes, labs and classrooms across the university, USC is setting the pace in artificial intelligence — its development, implementation and potential. Take a look back at five decades of innovations that established USC as a leader in the field — and look ahead at what’s next.
The Driver of Tomorrow’s Tech is Here Today
Not so long ago, artificial intelligence was the stuff of science fiction. Today it’s affecting our lives in countless ways — and USC is leading the revolution.
AI Leadership — from Research and Implementation to Ethics
USC’s unique interdisciplinary approach to artificial intelligence brings together expertise from myriad areas, with students at the center of it all.
AI platform with USC roots earns approval to support veterans
Sidekick uses conversational AI to help vets navigate healthcare, employment, housing, education and benefits using information curated by VA specialists.
Federal grant expands USC research using AI to forecast brain aging and Alzheimer’s risk
Researchers will use AI to predict how regions of the brain may age over time and whether those patterns can identify people at increased risk for mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s.
Trojans celebrate USC Stevens School naming
The USC Mark and Mary Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence pairs more than 50 years of computing history with connections across the university.
Stuntwoman pursues USC online master’s degree to stay ahead in the AI era
For Heather Bonomo, a master’s in applied psychology created new career opportunities following an industry strike and rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
Top Headlines
The Trojans and Buckeyes may battle on the athletic field, but in laboratories at both schools, researchers collaborate on lifesaving research.
The Women of Troy — one of the defining programs in women’s college basketball — have won two NCAA championships, reached three Final Fours and made 19 NCAA Tournament appearances. The 2026-27 regular season begins Monday.
The Olympic legend and the ESPN host joined an all-star roster to share their roads to success and how to navigate a changing sports landscape.
The Academy Award-winning actor and Emmy-winning producer visited the USC School of Dramatic Arts to discuss craft and collaboration
Spotlight: USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Powered by the creative energy of Los Angeles, state-of-the-art facilities, a faculty of leading scholars and practitioners, and a global network of industry partners, the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism connects intellectual rigor and professional practice in ways few schools can. Students gain the knowledge, experiences and connections to shape the future of communication, journalism and public relations.
USC United Against Alzheimer’s
Learn how USC researchers and clinicians are making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of the debilitating disease.
Collaborating in Research and Care
This series showcases how USC researchers and clinicians are on the cusp of a revolution in Alzheimer’s prevention, making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of Alzheimer’s. In the near future, their discoveries promise to make the devastating disease a thing of the past.
Can we prevent Alzheimer’s disease within a decade?
USC researchers are on the cusp of a revolution in Alzheimer’s prevention. In the near future, their discoveries promise to make the devastating disease a thing of the past.
To reduce Alzheimer’s risk, focus on overall health
Researchers across USC are studying how lifestyle and environment influence dementia risk and resilience. They’re finding that what’s good for the body is also good for the brain.
How AI and advanced computing are accelerating Alzheimer’s research
Cutting-edge technologies developed by USC researchers are changing not just the pace of Alzheimer’s disease discoveries but also the ways scientists make those discoveries.
Caring Connections
Keck School of Medicine of USC practitioners connect Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers to leading-edge research — and, just as importantly, to compassionate care.
