A Place of Dialogue
Interim President Beong-Soo Kim introduces the USC Open Dialogue Project, a universitywide effort that will strengthen the core values that define the institution: free inquiry, civil discourse and the collective pursuit of truth. The project will offer a range of programs and events, creating meaningful opportunities for Trojans to listen, engage and grow — even when we disagree.
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Innovation in Service of National Security
USC researchers and alumni are advancing the technologies, intelligence systems and leadership training that support U.S. defense. From AI and simulation breakthroughs to homeland security careers and ROTC leadership programs, the university is helping ensure the nation’s readiness in an evolving global landscape.
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.
Alumni honor founding Master of Business for Veterans director
Through mentorship and commitment, Robert Turrill has inspired Trojans in and out of the classroom.
How can veterans navigate the transition from military to civilian life?
Three Trojan vets discuss their journeys — and how they ended up at USC.
USC physical therapists treat soldiers at military bases across the country
Three Trojans find more autonomy in the military, where they are the first line of defense when injuries occur
New center aims to better inform federal, state and local policy on veterans and military families
USC social work professor will lead the RAND-USC Epstein Family Foundation Center for Veterans Policy Research
New program welcomes USC transfer student veterans
USC welcomed a new group of transfer student military students with its inaugural Veterans Transfer Students Welcome.
Celebrating 25 years of USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies
Since its founding in 1999, the institute has produced cutting-edge computing research that has been used by Hollywood, academia, tech and the military.
Top Headlines
Public-private partnerships push university research beyond theory and into action to help city leaders, nonprofits and public agencies solve real-world problems.
For a federal defense project, USC researchers built an AI system that observes experts at work and shares their know-how with others when needed.
VIDEO: At the Latinx/e Heritage Month closing event, Trojans enjoy thoughtful speeches honoring history and celebrating strength.
Beyond the Fault Line: Earthquake Science at USC
From supershear ruptures to deep-Earth structures and advanced forecasting tools, USC researchers are expanding the frontiers of science to strengthen the nation’s preparedness and understanding of earthquakes.
Scientists warn California should prepare for destructive ‘supershear’ earthquakes
Earth’s inner core is less solid than previously thought
Lighting a new way to predict earthquakes
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.
Around the University
The Canon and the Sword: Byzantium and the Mediterranean
The Canon and the Sword: Byzantium and the Mediterranean, 9th–11th Centuries
Join USC’s Department of Classics and the Levan Institute for the Humanities for a guest lecture by renowned scholar Federico Montinaro of the University of Tübingen. The talk will explore the interplay of religious, military and cultural power in Byzantium and the Mediterranean region from the ninth to the 11th century.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
VRC x FG+SC: Halloween Party
Get into the spooky spirit with a night of Halloween fun! Join the Veterans Resource Center and the First Generation Plus Success Center for a festive celebration featuring cupcake decorating, popcorn and a screening of IT. Bring your friends, unleash your creativity with festive cupcake designs, and enjoy a chill (and thrilling!) movie night. Costumes and Halloween vibes encouraged.
This program is open to all eligible individuals.
Friday, Oct. 31, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
A special 100th anniversary screening of The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Join the USC community for a special screening of the silent-era horror classic The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney. This landmark film, a haunting tale of obsession, music and mystery beneath the Paris Opera House, will feature live musical accompaniment by Sean J. O’Connell. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
Sunday, Nov. 2, 5:00 p.m.
