Blood-brain barrier — Image/The Zlokovic Lab, USC

The way to prevent Alzheimer’s?

Healthy blood vessels may be the key to Alzheimer’s prevention. That’s one of the many revelations of USC’s cutting-edge research into the devastating disease.

USC’s Christine Goulet near a fault — Photo/Kenneth Hudson, UCLA

The epicenter of quake research

With Ridgecrest reeling, USC experts jump into action, gathering info and sharing it through a statewide clearinghouse critical to improving simulations and preparedness.

Studying the shaky ground

When earthquakes strike, Trojans spring into action: USC is home to top researchers in the field as well as the Southern California Earthquake Center.

What makes an ad go viral?

Unlike expensive TV time, YouTube is free and has over 1 billion users. But how do you grab them with an enticing ad? One USC Marshall professor knows the secrets.

The promise of stem cells

USC stem cell researchers are making life-changing discoveries that restore sight, reverse brain damage and more. Learn all about this cutting-edge work.

USC President Carol L. Folt greets the Trojan Family

In her first message to the USC community since taking office, the university’s 12th president calls for candor, transparency and inclusion. USC, she says, must contribute to problem-solving and innovation in one of the most vibrant and complex regions in the world.

Scientists shift goals in Alzheimer’s research, focus on prevention

Researchers at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences have identified a host of factors that raise the risk for the disease that could be potential targets for treatment or prevention.

Higher ed dream becomes reality for kids from military families

High school students from military families, like Audrey Daly, aren’t always sure what to expect from college. That’s where the USC Provost’s Pre-College Scholarship for Military Families comes in.

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