A Focus on Health
USC’s health enterprise and health-related schools bring together top clinicians, groundbreaking researchers and dedicated practitioners — along with students who will be the next generation of health experts — to share their knowledge and improve people’s lives.
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Top Headlines
The newest addition to the USC health system is the university’s largest and most advanced outpatient location.
PODCAST: In the first installment of his new podcast, USC’s interim president sits down with the dean of the USC Annenberg School to discuss his priorities and the university’s future.
The gift from Ronald and Marianne Renaud to USC Marshall will empower students, faculty and businesses to tackle society’s most pressing health and wellness challenges.
New crop of Trojans includes transfers, rural and military students, and students from nearly every state.
Toward Healthier Lives
In classrooms, clinics and labs, Trojans are sharing their knowledge, providing care and making discoveries that are changing the health landscape.
Expertise in Every Discipline
USC’s health expertise extends from the university’s medical school to fields including dentistry, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, aging and social work. And in every corner of the university, experts in myriad fields are helping their health colleagues make advances that were previously unimaginable.
$10 million gift launches Renaud Family Business of Healthcare Innovation Program
The gift from Ronald and Marianne Renaud to USC Marshall will empower students, faculty and businesses to tackle society’s most pressing health and wellness challenges.
USC researchers win $8 million NIH grant to pursue novel Alzheimer’s drug
By focusing on a trigger of brain inflammation, scientists are in pursuit of a new drug therapy and now understand why some with a key risk factor for the disease develop dementia.
Mark Humayun installed as Slivinski Chair in Macular Degeneration Research
The noted ophthalmologist and University Professor is the co-inventor of Argus II, which offers functional sight to people with complete retinal blindness.
USC researchers develop brain imaging method to reveal hidden vascular changes with aging
The technique reveals how tiny blood vessels in the brain pulse with each heartbeat — changes that may hold clues to aging and diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Study identifies three deadliest risk factors of a common liver disease
Patients with a chronic liver disease known as MASLD who have high blood pressure, pre-diabetes/diabetes or low HDL cholesterol are at greatest risk, USC researchers find.
Scholars Shaping the Future
USC students and faculty shine on the global stage, launching ventures, shaping policy, earning prestigious scholarships and tackling worldwide challenges. From entrepreneurial showcases and climate leadership to STEM breakthroughs and Fulbright awards, these stories reflect the university’s academic excellence and real-world impact.
USC Innovators Take the Stage
At the 2025 USC Iovine and Young Academy Venture Showcase, 13 student-led startups pitched their ventures to a panel of judges, competing for support and funding. Now in its third year, the event highlights USC’s next generation of founders and underscores the Academy’s role in mentoring innovation and entrepreneurship.
Rising Researchers: USC Students Secure Goldwater Scholarships
Two USC Dornsife students have received Goldwater Scholarships, a prestigious national award recognizing excellence in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Their achievements highlight USC’s strong commitment to undergraduate research and scientific leadership on the national stage.
An Astronaut Scholar for STEM
USC Viterbi student Alara Berkman has been named a 2025 Astronaut Scholar by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a prestigious honor recognizing undergraduates conducting advanced STEM research, in recognition of her work on pediatric cancers.
From L.A. to Buenos Aires: Immersive Maymester in Public Policy
Sixteen USC Price students traveled to Buenos Aires for a two-week Maymester, examining public policy challenges at the intersection of formal and informal sectors such as housing, labor and land. Partnering with local academics and practitioners, they interviewed street vendors and produced video essays comparing policy approaches in Los Angeles and Buenos Aires.
USC Recognized as Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars and Students
USC was named a top producer of Fulbright students and scholars for 2024–25, with 24 students and recent alumni receiving U.S. Student Program grants and five faculty and graduate scholars earning U.S. Scholar grants. The recognition affirms the university’s strength in global research, teaching and cross-cultural exchange.
Future Policy Makers Tackle Global Climate Change
Keck School of Medicine of USC students are stepping into leadership roles in climate policy and global sustainability. Through workshops, simulations and expert-led panels, they deepened their understanding of climate science, governance and advocacy—preparing the next generation to influence policy and advance climate-resilient solutions.
Great California ShakeOut: USC-backed Earthquake Drill
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.
