Fighting On to Victory
USC is home to top performers in the classroom and on the athletic field as well. Our teams have won 138 national championships. And Trojans have captured a gold medal in each Summer Olympics since 1912 — a run that’s sure to continue when the Games return to Los Angeles in 2028.
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USC’s Athletic Tradition
The most Heisman Trophy winners. The most Olympic gold medals and overall medals. The most NCAA men’s individual titles. USC student athletes set the standard.
Our Olympic Heritage
USC has had more Olympians, medalists and gold medalists than any school. And when the Games return to L.A., we’ll be front and center as the site of multiple competitions and the Olympic media village.
Students, attendees hear from some of athletics’ biggest names at USC Next Level Sports Conference
For the second year in a row, the brightest minds in the world of sports business and media convened at the Intuit Dome to discuss the future of the industry.
Rawlinson Stadium makes debut with ribbon-cutting and a Trojan win
The facility on the University Park Campus is the new home to the USC women’s soccer and lacrosse teams. The soccer team christened the stadium Sunday with a 4-0 win against California Baptist.
USC women win Big Ten Track & Field Championships title; men place fourth
Sophomore Madison Whyte won the 200m and 400m and anchored meet-clinching 4x400m relay.
USC men’s track and field earns share of team title at 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships
USC’s men’s track and field scored in seven events to win a share of the team title during the final day of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships being held in Eugene, Ore. on Friday. USC finished with 41 points to tie with Texas A&M for the team title.
USC student-athletes post strong Academic Progress Rate scores
Thirteen USC Athletics programs matched or improved their multiyear scores in 2025, according to data released by the NCAA.
Trojans are Big Ten women’s basketball regular season champs
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.
USC men’s track and field wins team title, women’s track and field places third at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
The USC men’s track and field team wins its first indoor team title since 1972.
The entrepreneurial side of basketball star Kiki Iriafen
Before the Trojan forward heads to the WNBA, she is back in her hometown to get her master’s degree at USC Marshall.
USC’s Olympic Legacy: Excellence on the World Stage
From record-breaking athletes to creative collaborations and sustainable innovation, USC continues to shape the Olympic and Paralympic movement. Trojans are influencing every facet of the Games, including competition, business, performance and research, as Los Angeles prepares to host in 2028.
USC Price students and alumni compete on the Olympic stage
USC Price School students and alumni carried Trojan pride to the global arena as Olympic competitors and contributors. Representing nations worldwide, they exemplify the school’s values of leadership, discipline and public service—both on and off the field.
USC Marshall MBA consulting students lead fan-experience strategy
USC Marshall MBA consulting students brought Trojan innovation to the Olympic movement by developing strategies to enhance global fan engagement. Their work reflects USC’s commitment to creativity, leadership and real-world solutions on campus and across the world.
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USC Gould alumnus John Slusher shapes the future of LA28
USC Gould alumnus John Slusher is helping define the vision for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As a senior leader driving global partnerships and innovation, he reflects Trojan leadership and the school’s global impact on the Olympics.
USC’s Paralympic performance project celebrates ability on the global stage
The USC School of Dramatic Arts is bringing the spirit of the Paralympic Games to life through a groundbreaking performance initiative for LA28. Blending artistry, inclusivity and collaboration, the project honors human ability and creative expression on a global stage.
More than medals: The University of Southern California’s Olympic heritage
For more than a century, USC has helped shape Olympic history, producing athletes, coaches and leaders who reflect the Trojan spirit of excellence and perseverance. From record-breaking performances to lifelong contributions to sport, USC’s Olympic heritage highlights the university’s global impact and enduring legacy.
USC alumna leads clean-air innovation ahead of Olympics and World Cup
USC alumna Serena Allen, founder of AirVitalize, is advancing filter-free ionization technology to clean outdoor air for athletes and audiences as major global events approach, including the Olympics and World Cup.
Top Headlines
The faculty panel discussion focused on next steps USC can take to address issues raised by the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.
Kim, who comes to USC from NYU, will direct enrollment strategy and continue the university’s efforts to advance academic excellence and access.
PHOTO ESSAY: Students from the USC School of Dramatic Arts joined the USC Trojan Marching Band to bring football halftime entertainment to a whole new level.
Participants in “Miracle Money: California” were 20% more likely to exit homelessness in first study to test the role of basic income and social support to foster stability.
Earthquake Science at USC
From supershear ruptures to deep-Earth structures and advanced forecasting tools, USC researchers are expanding the frontiers of science to strengthen the nation’s preparedness and understanding of earthquakes.
Scientists warn California should prepare for destructive ‘supershear’ earthquakes
Earth’s inner core is less solid than previously thought
Lighting a new way to predict earthquakes
Spotlight: USC School of Dramatic Arts
Located in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world, the USC School of Dramatic Arts is an incubator for bold voices and creative visionaries. Blending conservatory-style training with a forward-looking, interdisciplinary education, SDA prepares artist-scholars to lead across stage, screen and digital media. With distinguished faculty, innovative curriculum and deep industry connections, the school empowers artists to shape the future of storytelling.
Around the University
The Canon and the Sword: Byzantium and the Mediterranean
The Canon and the Sword: Byzantium and the Mediterranean, 9th–11th Centuries
Join USC’s Department of Classics and the Levan Institute for the Humanities for a guest lecture by renowned scholar Federico Montinaro of the University of Tübingen. The talk will explore the interplay of religious, military and cultural power in Byzantium and the Mediterranean region from the ninth to the 11th century.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
VRC x FG+SC: Halloween Party
Get into the spooky spirit with a night of Halloween fun! Join the Veterans Resource Center and the First Generation Plus Success Center for a festive celebration featuring cupcake decorating, popcorn and a screening of IT. Bring your friends, unleash your creativity with festive cupcake designs, and enjoy a chill (and thrilling!) movie night. Costumes and Halloween vibes encouraged.
This program is open to all eligible individuals.
Friday, Oct. 31, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
A special 100th anniversary screening of The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Join the USC community for a special screening of the silent-era horror classic The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney. This landmark film, a haunting tale of obsession, music and mystery beneath the Paris Opera House, will feature live musical accompaniment by Sean J. O’Connell. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
Sunday, Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
