United Against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most enigmatic brain afflictions and among the greatest health care challenges facing the nation. USC researchers and clinicians are making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of the disease.
(Illustration/Bratislav Milenkovic)
Top Headlines
A new National Institutes of Health grant supports the next phase of a national effort to use AI, brain imaging, genetics and data to better classify Alzheimer’s and related diseases, predict progression and identify new treatment targets.
Yingying Fan, Matthew Pratt and Paul David Ronney are honored with one of the scientific community’s highest distinctions.
Drinking patterns — not just total drinks — may cause harm even in moderate drinkers, a new USC study suggests.
Building on decades of collaboration between the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the department reimagines the expansion of biomedical engineering into medicine.
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.
Naval ROTC alum continues USC tradition of supporting U.S. military — on ship named for a fellow Trojan
William Durban’s talent for physics served him well as a USC Viterbi electronic engineering student. Add leadership training from the Navy ROTC program at USC Price, and the result is an American success story.
USC Institute for Creative Technologies helps the military by using synthetic humans to help real humans learn
USC researchers are working to help train soldiers to find solutions in difficult situations.
Marine rediscovers connection, confidence through Master of Business for Veterans program
Thomas Vriens says the USC Marshall program “reinvigorated my pride in being a veteran.”
Naval ROTC midshipmen learn the lessons of war in France
Twenty midshipmen from the Naval ROTC program at USC conducted research about two epic battles in World Wars I and II.
From submarines and F-15s to leading roles at Keck Medicine of USC
Veterans Day is deeply meaningful to Marty Sargeant and Rodney B. Hanners, whose military service has shaped their careers as leaders.
Alumni honor founding Master of Business for Veterans director
Through mentorship and commitment, Robert Turrill has inspired Trojans in and out of the classroom.
Supporting Those Who Serve
USC supports veterans, service members, and military-connected students through dedicated programs, benefits guidance, and community partnerships that help Trojans thrive at USC and beyond.
Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative
Veterans Resource Center
Veterans Success Program
The Festival of Books Returns to USC
The L.A. Times Festival of Books returns to USC’s University Park Campus on April 18–19 for a two-day literary celebration featuring author talks, book signings, activities and more. Open to the public, it’s a weekend for readers of all ages to discover new books and ideas across the USC campus.
Spotlight: USC Leventhal School of Accounting
A global leader in accounting education, the USC Leventhal School of Accounting combines academic excellence with a forward-looking, industry-connected approach. With top-ranked programs, a close-knit learning environment and deep ties to the business community, Leventhal prepares students with the technical expertise, critical thinking and an ethical foundation to lead across accounting, finance and data-driven industries.
Turning Education Into Opportunity, Action and Impact
The “We Are Here” series showcases the Big Ten Academic Alliance, with USC among its member universities, featuring students and alumni who share how learning becomes action, launching careers, creating jobs, saving lives, advancing innovation and serving neighborhoods nationwide.
Around the University
USC Celebrates Earth Month
USC celebrates Earth Month with a series of events and activities across campus highlighting sustainability, climate action and community engagement. From hands-on experiences to educational programming, the monthlong celebration invites the Trojan community to learn, participate and take action.
Earth Month is one of many initiatives supporting Assignment: Earth, USC’s commitment to addressing climate change and building a more sustainable future.
April 2026 (various dates and times)
Learning, Teaching, and AI: A Community Conversation on Ethics and Higher Education in the Age of AI
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping research, writing and original work in higher education at this community conversation on ethics, teaching and learning. Held at Ginsburg Hall Auditorium, the event will examine authorship, critical thinking, responsible AI use and how universities can keep expectations and evaluation fair as AI becomes part of everyday academic life.
Tuesday, March 31
1:30 to 3 p.m.
