Lifelong and Worldwide
These words are more than just the USC Alumni Association slogan — they’re an accurate description of Trojans’ relationship with their alma mater and each other. The Trojan Family — now more than a half million strong — is without peer when it comes to collaborating, networking and supporting each other for the common good.
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Countdown to Investiture
You are invited to the Oct. 16 investiture of Beong-Soo Kim as USC’s 13th president. The day includes the official ceremony in the morning as well as an afternoon Trojan Family celebration in McCarthy Quad.
We Are ’SC
Each May, nearly 20,000 USC degrees are conferred in areas from engineering, architecture and communication to business, dance and music. The road to those degrees is challenging, inspiring and unforgettable.
Countless Areas of Expertise
USC students — nearly 50,000 of them at any given time — are studying in some of the world’s top research labs, learning in conservatory-level arts schools, and gaining and polishing their skills in cutting-edge media studios. There’s no limiting yourself to a single field of interest here.
Stuntwoman pursues USC online master’s degree to stay ahead in the AI era
For Heather Bonomo, a master’s in applied psychology created new career opportunities following an industry strike and rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
Six-week academy in otolaryngology offers hands-on research to undergraduates
Students from USC and other schools participated in the USC Hearing and Communication Neuroscience Summer Research Academy.
USC Kaufman names Camille A. Brown as next Mann Endowed Artist in dance
The Tony-nominated choreographer and founder of Camille A. Brown & Dancers will bring her artistry to the school starting in fall 2027.
Trojans get firsthand view of global human rights issues where they happen
In places such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia, USC Dornsife’s Steve Swerdlow takes students beyond textbooks and into communities grappling with repression, activism and democratic change.
Top Headlines
VIDEO: Students in navigation and seamanship took a two-day voyage from San Pedro, learning to raise sails, steer a ship and stay safe on board.
The study will test whether mindfulness training can enhance and help sustain the benefits of psychedelic therapy.
New leader sees the academy as an innovation engine for the entire university.
David Peng will become the inaugural holder of the Alia Tutor Chair for the Chief Clinical Officer for USC Health, strengthening leadership and excellence in patient care for generations to come.
USC to Again Participate in Great ShakeOut
The annual global earthquake drill — at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 — has its roots here at the university. Learn more.
Spotlight: USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Powered by the creative energy of Los Angeles, state-of-the-art facilities, a faculty of leading scholars and practitioners, and a global network of industry partners, the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism connects intellectual rigor and professional practice in ways few schools can. Students gain the knowledge, experiences and connections to shape the future of communication, journalism and public relations.
USC United Against Alzheimer’s
Learn how USC researchers and clinicians are making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of the debilitating disease.
Collaborating in Research and Care
This series showcases how USC researchers and clinicians are on the cusp of a revolution in Alzheimer’s prevention, making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of Alzheimer’s. In the near future, their discoveries promise to make the devastating disease a thing of the past.
Can we prevent Alzheimer’s disease within a decade?
USC researchers are on the cusp of a revolution in Alzheimer’s prevention. In the near future, their discoveries promise to make the devastating disease a thing of the past.
To reduce Alzheimer’s risk, focus on overall health
Researchers across USC are studying how lifestyle and environment influence dementia risk and resilience. They’re finding that what’s good for the body is also good for the brain.
How AI and advanced computing are accelerating Alzheimer’s research
Cutting-edge technologies developed by USC researchers are changing not just the pace of Alzheimer’s disease discoveries but also the ways scientists make those discoveries.
Caring Connections
Keck School of Medicine of USC practitioners connect Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers to leading-edge research — and, just as importantly, to compassionate care.
