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.
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USC Launches First Community Pharmacy in South Los Angeles
The new pharmacy and wellness center aims to alleviate a “pharmacy desert” and expand community access to essential medications and health care services.
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Nadine Strossen’s conversation with Dean Franita Tolson of the USC Gould School of Law was part of the USC Open Dialogue Project.
The recognitions, which are among USC’s highest faculty honors, reward scholarly success. Honorees are nominated by their faculty colleagues.
USC researchers may have discovered a way to break through the blood-brain barrier and make immune checkpoint inhibitors effective for patients with recurrent, high-grade astrocytoma.
The law professor and legal analyst visited USC’s University Park Campus to discuss his latest book, Rage and the Republic.
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.
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.
USC again named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students
Meet the 19 Trojans who have been awarded the prestigious grants this academic year.
Half a Million Strong
In classrooms and boardrooms, at studios and startups, in research labs and hospitals, Trojans have been making a global impact for more than a century. The Trojan Family has one of the most powerful alumni networks in the world — and it’s now 500,000 strong.
Consulting Club president gives back by mentoring fellow Trojans
MBA student Melissa Soong is using her position to support USC students as they begin their professional journeys.
How emergency management students, professors united to tackle last year’s historic wildfires
A year after the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, emergency management professionals in the Trojan Family recall taking their experience outside the classroom to fight the disaster and save lives.
Stronger Than Hate: Trojan student-athletes recall life-altering trips to historic sites
USC Shoah Foundation and the Big Ten Conference provide Trojans with the opportunity to visit historical sites of the Holocaust and the Civil Rights Movement.
Dodgers’ official ‘hype man’ brings winning mentality to USC
VIDEO and STORY: Tomm Polos, the “life of the stadium” for the world champions, doubles as a professor at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
Trojan Family, Far and Wide
From shaping culture and health care to building companies and giving back, these Trojans show what “Fight On!” looks like in the world.
Trojan Musicians Take Home Top Honors at the Grammys
USC Thornton alumni earned major recognition at the 68th Grammy Awards, taking home six wins across performance, composition and conducting. The list of winners reflects Trojan talent across genres and roles in today’s music industry.
Four USC Alums Who Are Redefining What It Means to Heal
In honor of National Women Physicians Day, the Keck School of Medicine celebrated four alumnae: Carol L. Otis, a pioneer in women’s sports medicine; Naomi Yamashita Morales, a retired pediatrician who leads medical missions; Diana Ramos, California’s surgeon general; and Sara Gaspard, a dermatologist and entrepreneur. Together, their stories highlight care, leadership and advocacy in medicine.
Online MBA Student Builds Momentum Toward Senior Leadership
Oluwatobiloba “Tobi” Seriki enrolled in the USC Marshall Online MBA program in 2024 and shares how coursework in areas such as operations and entrepreneurship has helped her think more holistically and “more like an executive.” Balancing school with her role as a merchandise planner at The Home Depot, she is building on her finance foundation as she prepares to graduate this spring.
USC Alum Bobby Pinckney Shares His Path From USC to Startup Success
Bobby Pinckney ’20, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, discusses how USC and the Trojan Network shaped his entrepreneurial journey. The story notes that he founded multiple AI companies, including Verse and Novo North, and that his first startup idea, Discz, emerged from an iOS App Development class and later became a venture with co-founder Michelle Yin ’18.
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Daniel J. Epstein’s Long USC Legacy of Giving Back
USC alumnus Daniel J. Epstein ’62 reflects on “give-back time” and the decadeslong impact of his support for USC research, teaching and athletics. He returned to campus to receive the Half Century Trojans Hall of Fame Award, with President Beong-Soo Kim recognizing his longstanding dedication.
How a Trojan Helped Create the Na’vi Language for Avatar
How do you invent a language that feels real? USC Dornsife alumnus Paul Frommer ’81, did exactly that with Na’vi for James Cameron’s Avatar, combining deep knowledge of linguistics with creative craft as the language expanded beyond the original film.
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 Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
As a global leader in occupational science and occupational therapy, the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy prepares clinicians, scholars and innovators to enhance health, participation and quality of life across the lifespan. Home to top-ranked degree programs and expert faculty who integrate rigorous scholarship with real-world practice, the division leverages the health-promoting power of everyday occupations to drive translational impact in communities, clinical settings and global health.
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
Dance and Diplomacy: A Conversation with Yuanyuan Wang
Artist-in-residence Yuanyuan Wang joins USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Dean Julia Ritter and Jennifer Bellah Maguire for a conversation at the Kaufman Dance Studio exploring the intersection of dance and diplomacy and how the arts can build bridges across cultures. The event is presented in partnership with the USC Center on Public Diplomacy and the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance.
Wednesday, April 1
10:30 a.m. to noon
In Bloom: Earth Month Showcase
Celebrate Earth Month at the USC Fisher Museum of Art with In Bloom, a showcase featuring work by USC Arts and Climate Collective awardees, student performances and plant-based food. The event brings together art, community and climate-minded creativity.
Wednesday, April 1
1–4 p.m.
