Tales from a Climate Crusader
As Earth Month continues, two-time Oscar winner Jane Fonda inspired Trojans as she shared her story of climate activism with USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay.
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USC’s Network of Informational and Support Resources in Times of Conflict
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Mathematician Paul Newton will use the prestigious fellowship to investigate cancer models; composer Nicolás Lell Benavides will complete several musical works.
Rats fed a diet full of fat and sugar in adolescence suffered memory impairment, USC researchers found. The study reinforces the important link between the gut and the brain.
Housed under the new USC School of Advanced Computing, the center aims to advance responsible AI for financial services
EARTH MONTH: USC Viterbi’s Kandis Leslie Gilliard-AbdulAziz looks at plastic waste, orange peels and corn husks and sees a potential beneficial to society.
A Home for the Women of Troy
USC on Tuesday broke ground on Rawlinson Stadium, the $38 million new home for the women’s soccer and lacrosse teams. The stadium is part of USC President Carol Folt’s “moonshot” for athletics, which prioritizes excellence in sports with upgraded facilities, academic support and more across a variety of programs. Here, participating in the ceremonies, are (from left) lacrosse head coach Lindsey Munday, soccer player Simone Jackson, donor Maureen Rawlinson, President Folt, athletic director Jennifer Cohen, donor Cheryl Robinson, lacrosse player Claudia Shevitz and women’s soccer coach Jane Alukonis.
Sustainability Research at USC: Pioneering a Greener Future
USC researchers understand that solutions for our planet’s sustainable future can come from many sources — and they are leaving no stone unturned. Our scientists engage with various communities to address concerns about aquaculture’s environmental impacts and economic benefits. Trojans are looking at the biological circuitry of plants, which could help develop crops more resilient to climate change. They are exploring green hydrogen as humanity’s fuel for the future.
As USC celebrates Earth Month, take a look at some of the latest Trojan discoveries to address urgent global climate issues.
A Literary Paradise
The L.A. Times Festival of Books, hosted by USC, is set to return to the University Park campus on April 20-21. As one of the world’s most significant literary gatherings, it offers something for every literary taste, whether you’re interested in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or children’s literature. Join your fellow book enthusiasts as USC welcomes the community to its campus for this annual event.
Spotlight: USC’s Health Sciences Schools
Keck School of Medicine of USC
At the Keck School of Medicine of USC, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and society by promoting health, preventing and curing disease, advancing biomedical research and educating tomorrow’s physicians and scientists.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
The mission of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is to provide education, scholarship and outreach that improves oral, dental, craniofacial and general systemic health and well-being locally, nationally and internationally.
USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
One of the top pharmacy schools nationwide, the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences continues its centurylong reputation for innovative programming, practice and collaboration.
USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Through innovative research, education and clinical practice, the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy optimizes people’s engagement in the ordinary and extraordinary activities of life.
USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is committed to transforming how we prepare the next generation of physical therapists to deliver the highest level of care to society. With our longstanding leadership in the field, we are uniquely positioned to develop innovative solutions that integrate our strengths in research, education and clinical service.
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
The mission of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is to promote healthy aging for diverse individuals, communities and societies through leadership and innovation in research, education and practice.
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work champions social justice for the well-being of individuals, families and communities through innovative teaching of evidence-based practice and practice-based skills, pioneering transformative research and cultivating leadership for social change.
Countdown to Commencement 2024
Around the University
Third Annual Student Sustainability Town Hall
All USC students are invited to ask questions and engage in an ongoing conversation with sustainability leaders on campus. The event will provide an open floor for all to learn, voice concerns, ask about sustainability at USC and more. Panelists will include USC faculty and administration from the Presidential Working Group on Sustainability and Office of Sustainability. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18
2024 Spring Football Game
Get ready for an action-packed spring football game day experience.
Join fellow Trojan fans on Saturday, April 20, at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for this year’s spring football game. Parking lots open at 9 a.m., with gates opening at 10:30 a.m. for a noon kickoff. Be sure to arrive early to enjoy plenty of game day activities and food trucks on site.
Spring football admission is for all fans and will not require a hard or digital ticket.
Noon Saturday, April 20
