A Place of Dialogue
Interim President Beong-Soo Kim introduces the USC Open Dialogue Project, a universitywide effort that will strengthen the core values that define the institution: free inquiry, civil discourse and the collective pursuit of truth. The project will offer a range of programs and events, creating meaningful opportunities for Trojans to listen, engage and grow — even when we disagree.
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Innovation in Service of National Security
USC researchers and alumni are advancing the technologies, intelligence systems and leadership training that support U.S. defense. From AI and simulation breakthroughs to homeland security careers and ROTC leadership programs, the university is helping ensure the nation’s readiness in an evolving global landscape.
In the Service of the Nation
For more than a century, USC has stood alongside the U.S. military, training future leaders, advancing defense research and supporting veterans and their families.
For the Red, White and Blue
USC has supported the military since 1914, commissioning more than 5,000 officers through one of the nation’s longest-running ROTC programs. We’re one of only about 60 universities in the country that hosts Navy, Army and Air Force ROTC programs on campus.
How can veterans navigate the transition from military to civilian life?
Three Trojan vets discuss their journeys — and how they ended up at USC.
USC physical therapists treat soldiers at military bases across the country
Three Trojans find more autonomy in the military, where they are the first line of defense when injuries occur
New center aims to better inform federal, state and local policy on veterans and military families
USC social work professor will lead the RAND-USC Epstein Family Foundation Center for Veterans Policy Research
New program welcomes USC transfer student veterans
USC welcomed a new group of transfer student military students with its inaugural Veterans Transfer Students Welcome.
Celebrating 25 years of USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies
Since its founding in 1999, the institute has produced cutting-edge computing research that has been used by Hollywood, academia, tech and the military.
Top Headlines
VIDEO: At the Latinx/e Heritage Month closing event, Trojans enjoy thoughtful speeches honoring history and celebrating strength.
The academy recognized Lakdawalla for transforming the study of value in health care.
The clinician-scientist is also the school’s associate dean of research and served as interim dean.
The newest addition to the USC health system is the university’s largest and most advanced outpatient location.
Beyond the Fault Line: 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.
USC and the Big Ten: Driving Health, Opportunity and Stronger Communities
USC joins fellow Big Ten universities in advancing healthier lives, stronger communities and greater opportunities nationwide. Together, we deliver lifesaving medical breakthroughs, build safer food systems and fuel economic growth through education and innovation. With more than 817,000 students educated each year and $19.6 billion in research conducted, the Big Ten is shaping a brighter future — in Los Angeles and across America.
Around the University
Antigone X
The USC School of Dramatic Arts presents Antigone X, Paula Cizmar’s modern adaptation of Sophocles’ classic, set amid war, exile and resistance. Directed by Susan Dalian, the production examines the cost of conviction in a fractured world.
Various showtimes, Oct. 24–27
Memory and Return: Debut Concert Featuring Members of Los Lobos and Quetzal
Experience the debut of Memory and Return, a new album by David Hidalgo (Los Lobos) and members of Quetzal, celebrating East L.A.’s rich cultural legacy through music and storytelling. Presented by USC Visions and Voices, with opening remarks by Vice Provost for the Arts Josh Kun.
Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
USC Thornton Symphony Featuring Leonard Slatkin
World-renowned conductor, composer and author Leonard Slatkin leads the USC Thornton Symphony in a performance of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, Leningrad, along with selections from his own Grammy Award-winning works. Admission is free and open to the public. Details on the 2025–26 Signature Series and RSVP will be posted soon.
Friday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.
