Each year, USC programs and faculty research are highlighted in print, broadcast and online stories throughout the world. Highlights of recent news coverage are compiled by USC Media Relations.
USC in the News 1/19/2012
International
Business Times highlighted the online education programs of the USC
Rossier School and the USC School of Social Work, stating that many
students are attracted to online college courses because they can earn
credit at top schools like USC. The story mentioned U.S. News &
World Report's recent online education rankings, which featured several
USC programs.
Los Angeles Times featured research by Heinz-Josef Lenz of the Keck School of USC on the effects of a new drug for advanced colorectal cancer. The drug, regorafenib, appears to slow tumor growth and extend life. Lenz said that chemotherapy and other medications can extend life, but alternatives are needed for when those fail. "I think this is a new tool in the armamentarium for patients with this disease," he said.
Politico highlighted a visit by Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, to the USC School of Social Work. Jill Biden will participate in a roundtable discussion about the Building Capacity in Military-Connected Schools Program, a four-year, $7.6 million project in partnership with USC to create a national prototype addressing the special needs of military students. The project is funded by the Department of Defense Education Activity.
ABC News' "Good Morning America" interviewed David Agus of the Keck School of USC about his new book, "The End of Illness." Agus spoke about finding calcifications in reporter Bill Weir's heart. Agus said that heart attack rates are higher in people who have jobs that involve sitting all day. "An hour at the gym, awesome -- but you negate it by sitting at the desk," Agus noted.
The New York Times quoted Andrew Lih of the USC Annenberg School about the online blackouts protesting the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act. NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV interviewed Lih.
Los Angeles Times quoted Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School about the online blackouts protesting the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act.
Los Angeles Times quoted Richard Green of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate about yields on houses in the current market.
The Voice of Russia (Russia) quoted H. Richard Lamb, professor emeritus of the Keck School of USC, about treatment for the severely mentally ill.
Reuters quoted Thomas Hollihan of the USC Annenberg School about former presidential candidate Rick Perry's lack of support among Republicans.
Bloomberg News quoted Michael Barr of the USC Viterbi School about disciplinary policies set by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Bloomberg News quoted Sherry Jeffe of the USC Price School about Gov. Jerry Brown's balancing act between supporting California's proposed high-speed rail network and raising taxes.
Boston Herald quoted Elyn Saks of the USC Gould School about a probate judge's ruling that a schizophrenic woman should have an abortion and be sterilized.
The Christian Science Monitor cited Sherry Jeffe of the USC Price School regarding Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State Address. KQED-FM interviewed Jeffe on the subject.
The Huffington Post quoted Ange-Marie Hancock of the USC Dornsife College about Newt Gingrich's suggestion that janitorial jobs be given to poor schoolchildren.
The Des Moines Register quoted William Morgan of the Ostrow School of USC about new NCAA rules for student athletes.
Las Vegas Review-Journal quoted Robert Scales, professor emeritus of the USC School of Theatre, on how the arts program of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas can compete with Vegas' new Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
KPCC-FM's "The Madeleine Brand Show" interviewed Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School about the Stop Online Piracy Act.
KPCC-FM interviewed Dan Schnur of the USC Dornsife College about Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State Address.
ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV quoted Jack Lerner of the USC Gould School about the online blackouts protesting the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act.
SecondAct quoted Reza Nabavian of the Keck School of USC about skin tightening treatments.
The New York Times noted that Andrew Lih of the USC Annenberg School was providing real-time coverage of the blackout protests against the Stop Online Piracy Act live on his Storify account.
The New York Times mentioned that director George Lucas is a USC alumnus. The Guardian (U.K.) cited the story.
Bloomberg News ran a photo from President Obama's visit to USC in 2010, for an event sponsored by the USC Political Student Association.
The Huffington Post cited research co-authored by Timothy Biblarz of the USC Dornsife College on the lack of differences between children of heterosexual and children of homosexual parents.
The Dallas Morning News highlighted research by Amon Emeka and Jody Agius Vallejo of the USC Dornsife College showing that six percent of those with Latin American ancestry didn't self-identify as Latino on the census.
Los Angeles Daily News highlighted the Southern California Children's Health Study, conducted by Rob McConnell of the Keck School of USC and colleagues, and quoted McConnell and Andrea Hricko of the Keck School about Southern California air pollution.
SmartPlanet cited research by Mark Thompson of the USC Dornsife College about the possibility of OLED screens reaching 100 percent efficiency.
Odessa American ran an op-ed by Susan Estrich of the USC Gould School about the Republican primary process.
The Charleston Gazette highlighted "Emus Loose in Egnar: Big Stories from Small Towns" by Judy Muller of the USC Annenberg School.
CNET News reported that the Level Playing Field Institute is offering talented, disadvantaged students interested in science, technology, engineering or math five-week courses at universities including USC.
La Opinion covered a survey developed by Karen Hennigan of the USC Dornsife College that identifies at-risk youth engaged in gang life, and quoted Hennigan.
Contra Costa Times mentioned that Stephen Krashen, professor emeritus of the USC Rossier School, will be a keynote speaker at the University of La Verne's winter commencement ceremonies.
The Oregonian cited John Perry of the USC Thornton School as a recognized name in the piano world.
Associated Press ran a photo from a teen obesity research project in a USC lab.
The Hindu (India) cited a 2007 USC Gould School commencement speech by business executive Charlie Munger.
San Francisco Bay Guardian noted that USC purchased Bay Area classical music station KDFC-FM.
The Sacramento Bee ran an obituary for Sam Len, who helped build the Hillel House at USC in the 1950s.
Los Angeles Times featured research by Heinz-Josef Lenz of the Keck School of USC on the effects of a new drug for advanced colorectal cancer. The drug, regorafenib, appears to slow tumor growth and extend life. Lenz said that chemotherapy and other medications can extend life, but alternatives are needed for when those fail. "I think this is a new tool in the armamentarium for patients with this disease," he said.
Politico highlighted a visit by Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, to the USC School of Social Work. Jill Biden will participate in a roundtable discussion about the Building Capacity in Military-Connected Schools Program, a four-year, $7.6 million project in partnership with USC to create a national prototype addressing the special needs of military students. The project is funded by the Department of Defense Education Activity.
ABC News' "Good Morning America" interviewed David Agus of the Keck School of USC about his new book, "The End of Illness." Agus spoke about finding calcifications in reporter Bill Weir's heart. Agus said that heart attack rates are higher in people who have jobs that involve sitting all day. "An hour at the gym, awesome -- but you negate it by sitting at the desk," Agus noted.
The New York Times quoted Andrew Lih of the USC Annenberg School about the online blackouts protesting the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act. NBC News Los Angeles affiliate KNBC-TV interviewed Lih.
Los Angeles Times quoted Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School about the online blackouts protesting the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act.
Los Angeles Times quoted Richard Green of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate about yields on houses in the current market.
The Voice of Russia (Russia) quoted H. Richard Lamb, professor emeritus of the Keck School of USC, about treatment for the severely mentally ill.
Reuters quoted Thomas Hollihan of the USC Annenberg School about former presidential candidate Rick Perry's lack of support among Republicans.
Bloomberg News quoted Michael Barr of the USC Viterbi School about disciplinary policies set by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Bloomberg News quoted Sherry Jeffe of the USC Price School about Gov. Jerry Brown's balancing act between supporting California's proposed high-speed rail network and raising taxes.
Boston Herald quoted Elyn Saks of the USC Gould School about a probate judge's ruling that a schizophrenic woman should have an abortion and be sterilized.
The Christian Science Monitor cited Sherry Jeffe of the USC Price School regarding Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State Address. KQED-FM interviewed Jeffe on the subject.
The Huffington Post quoted Ange-Marie Hancock of the USC Dornsife College about Newt Gingrich's suggestion that janitorial jobs be given to poor schoolchildren.
The Des Moines Register quoted William Morgan of the Ostrow School of USC about new NCAA rules for student athletes.
Las Vegas Review-Journal quoted Robert Scales, professor emeritus of the USC School of Theatre, on how the arts program of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas can compete with Vegas' new Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
KPCC-FM's "The Madeleine Brand Show" interviewed Martin Kaplan of the USC Annenberg School about the Stop Online Piracy Act.
KPCC-FM interviewed Dan Schnur of the USC Dornsife College about Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State Address.
ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV quoted Jack Lerner of the USC Gould School about the online blackouts protesting the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act.
SecondAct quoted Reza Nabavian of the Keck School of USC about skin tightening treatments.
The New York Times noted that Andrew Lih of the USC Annenberg School was providing real-time coverage of the blackout protests against the Stop Online Piracy Act live on his Storify account.
The New York Times mentioned that director George Lucas is a USC alumnus. The Guardian (U.K.) cited the story.
Bloomberg News ran a photo from President Obama's visit to USC in 2010, for an event sponsored by the USC Political Student Association.
The Huffington Post cited research co-authored by Timothy Biblarz of the USC Dornsife College on the lack of differences between children of heterosexual and children of homosexual parents.
The Dallas Morning News highlighted research by Amon Emeka and Jody Agius Vallejo of the USC Dornsife College showing that six percent of those with Latin American ancestry didn't self-identify as Latino on the census.
Los Angeles Daily News highlighted the Southern California Children's Health Study, conducted by Rob McConnell of the Keck School of USC and colleagues, and quoted McConnell and Andrea Hricko of the Keck School about Southern California air pollution.
SmartPlanet cited research by Mark Thompson of the USC Dornsife College about the possibility of OLED screens reaching 100 percent efficiency.
Odessa American ran an op-ed by Susan Estrich of the USC Gould School about the Republican primary process.
The Charleston Gazette highlighted "Emus Loose in Egnar: Big Stories from Small Towns" by Judy Muller of the USC Annenberg School.
CNET News reported that the Level Playing Field Institute is offering talented, disadvantaged students interested in science, technology, engineering or math five-week courses at universities including USC.
La Opinion covered a survey developed by Karen Hennigan of the USC Dornsife College that identifies at-risk youth engaged in gang life, and quoted Hennigan.
Contra Costa Times mentioned that Stephen Krashen, professor emeritus of the USC Rossier School, will be a keynote speaker at the University of La Verne's winter commencement ceremonies.
The Oregonian cited John Perry of the USC Thornton School as a recognized name in the piano world.
Associated Press ran a photo from a teen obesity research project in a USC lab.
The Hindu (India) cited a 2007 USC Gould School commencement speech by business executive Charlie Munger.
San Francisco Bay Guardian noted that USC purchased Bay Area classical music station KDFC-FM.
The Sacramento Bee ran an obituary for Sam Len, who helped build the Hillel House at USC in the 1950s.
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