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What food tells us about L.A.

If you want to get to know Los Angeles, start with its food. That’s the approach taken in USC Dornsife’s “Pueblo to Postmates: Food and Class in Los Angeles” course.

The journey begins

Convocation marks the start of new Trojans’ academic journey at USC. Find out all about the latest version of this USC tradition, and watch the event video.

Among the best in the U.S.

Keck Medical Center of USC is ranked No. 18 in the U.S. News & World Report 2020-21 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, released today.

Wearable technology — Image/Negar Golestani

Wearable tech: What’s next?

USC Viterbi researchers’ work on magnetic induction means the next generation of wearable devices will do a lot more than just track our steps, staying charged longer, tracking movements better and more.

Saving lives — and saving money

Treatments for COVID-19 would deliver up to $106 billion in gains by the end of 2021, according to a new analysis from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.

Tiffany Haddish to headline Friday’s ‘Trojans: Get Ready!’ event

USC Residential Life presents the noted actress, comedian and author in this special, student-only event, part of the USC Welcome Experience. Haddish will take part in a discussion and Q&A with some lucky Trojans. Students should register online for the virtual event, which starts at 6 p.m. Friday.

How have people responded to pandemics throughout history?

Through their research on plagues dating back to the late 19th century, USC historians have discovered striking parallels between the coronavirus and previous outbreaks.

Effie Turnbull Sanders named VP of civic engagement and economic partnerships

The community leader brings more than two decades of experience advancing the rights of underserved Los Angeles communities. She most recently served as executive director of the South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone, where she promoted neighborhood revitalization, educational excellence and economic empowerment.

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