The Perils and Promise of California’s ‘White Gold’
The race to mine lithium at the Salton Sea is intensifying, but USC experts caution against potential environmental health impacts in a region already burdened by poverty and air pollution.
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USC’s Network of Informational and Support Resources in Times of Conflict
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Top Headlines
A team of researchers from the U.S., U.K. and Sri Lanka have collected extensive evidence identifying the specific hormone that causes pregnancy sickness.
A USC study suggests that changing labels of vegan food may encourage people to eat less red meat and dairy.
USC and Swedish researchers find shorter lifespans among Alzheimer’s patients’ siblings, even those without the disease.
USC Eco Film & Media Arts Festival, Urban Trees Initiative receive national sustainability accolades
The programs are recognized for student engagement and racial equity from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
23 for ’23: The Year in Review
This year has been one of groundbreaking accomplishments, ambitious launches and moving moments for the Trojan Family. Here’s a sampling of the year’s top stories; check out all 23.
USC’s first-year class is historically diverse
First-generation students make up a record 25% of this year’s incoming class.
USC selected by Department of Defense for Microelectronics Commons hub
The university will lead one of eight regional innovation hubs funded by the CHIPS and Science Act.
Jennifer Cohen named new USC athletic director
Cohen, a Southern California native, was previously athletic director at the University of Washington. She will be USC’s 10th director of athletics and the first woman to hold the position.
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center receives grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation
The new Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention will aim to reduce cancer disparities in underserved communities in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
Large amounts of sedentary time linked with higher risk of dementia in older adults
USC researchers used machine learning to explore the links between sedentary behavior and dementia, finding that the total time spent sedentary matters for brain aging.
‘Nowhere better than USC’: New provost given a Trojan welcome at installation ceremony
“I see a place that’s at the very front edge of changing the world in which we live for the better,” Andrew T. Guzman says.
Optimism and determination mark grand opening of USC’s new Sustainability Hub
The 1,500-square-foot hub is a collaborative, inclusive and multiuse gathering space for advancing sustainability at USC.
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum marks centennial
The iconic stadium, beloved by generations of USC fans, looks back on a century of sporting, entertainment and cultural history — and forward to the next 100 years.
Celebrating the newly named Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
The naming gift is part of the university’s ambitious Frontiers of Computing initiative, the largest and most comprehensive academic initiative in USC history.
After years of uncertainty, members of the Class of 2023 finally enjoy their moment in the sun
Family and friends fill the University Park Campus as a record 20,000 degrees are conferred. It’s a day to remember.
USC unveils strategic vision to transform athletics facilities
University President Carol LFolt’s “moonshot” for athletics builds on recent momentum to support all 21 sports programs and launch USC Athletics into the future.
USC Alumni Association marks a century of celebrating the Trojan Family
The centennial celebrations of the group — 100 years old today — communicate a “come one, come all” message to alumni.
Home of USC track and field team renamed Allyson Felix Field
The decorated USC alumna and Olympic standout inspires Trojans to be “champions on and off the field.”
USC establishes new campus in the heart of Washington, D.C.
The campus will serve as a coast-to-coast bridge for interdisciplinary study where students and faculty will collaborate with global opinion leaders.
For the first time in 21 years, Trojan triplets go their separate ways
Ireland, Kala and Smith Shute have rarely been apart. That changed after commencement, marking a bittersweet milestone in the triplets’ journey.
With fanfare and festivity, USC Mann School marks a new era
The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences celebrates its new name, its namesake and its expanding role in L.A. in health sciences, research and development.
USC study reveals the key reason why fake news spreads on social media
The USC-led study of more than 2,400 Facebook users suggests that platforms — more than individual users — have a larger role to play in stopping the spread of misinformation online.
Frontiers of Computing
USC Competes
USC President Carol Folt’s “moonshot” initiatives aim to make USC the international standard-bearer for preeminence at scale, building on the convergence between the opportunities and challenges faced by our world and USC’s unique strengths as a big, great, fast and connected university.
The USC Competes moonshot aims to make the university the destination of choice that attracts the best and brightest, and where faculty, staff and students can thrive and achieve their dreams.
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Winter at USC Village
Join us for “Winter at USC Village” on December 17th! This free community event offers fun for all ages, including activities for kids, carolers, photo opportunities with a penguin and snowman, and complimentary churros and chocolate.
Don’t miss the surprises – come and discover the magic of this festive season!
Dec. 17, 1:00 p.m.
