United Against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most enigmatic brain afflictions and among the greatest health care challenges facing the nation. USC researchers and clinicians are making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of the disease.
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Top Headlines
The acclaimed conductor will address the Class of 2026 at the university’s 143rd commencement ceremony May 14 at the Coliseum.
The USC president sits down with the director of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate to discuss how cities can survive, adapt and remain affordable in an era of volatility and transformation.
STORY and VIDEO: The 9,251 admitted students include scholars from the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative, the university’s signature college prep program.
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.
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.
USC’s new Performing Arts Physical Therapy Fellowship is a West Coast first
Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy teams with USC’s performing arts schools to keep musicians, dancers, actors, singers and circus performers in top shape.
Who do you think you are? Learn what DNA tests reveal — and what they don’t
Consumer DNA testing is reshaping notions of family, identity and risk. But what it reveals — and what it doesn’t — may surprise you. USC experts explain.
USC launches first community pharmacy in South Los Angeles with ribbon-cutting ceremony
The new pharmacy and wellness center aims to alleviate a “pharmacy desert” and expand community access to essential medications and health care services.
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.
Trojan honored for promising work in hearing research
The Association for Research in Otolaryngology recognizes Ksenia Gnedeva for her work in understanding the development and regeneration of the inner ear’s sensory hearing cells.
Supporting Those Who Serve
USC supports veterans, service members, and military-connected students through dedicated programs, benefits guidance, and community partnerships that help Trojans thrive at USC and beyond.
Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative
Veterans Resource Center
Veterans Success Program
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
USC Celebrates Earth Month
USC celebrates Earth Month with a series of events and activities across campus highlighting sustainability, climate action and community engagement. From hands-on experiences to educational programming, the monthlong celebration invites the Trojan community to learn, participate and take action.
Earth Month is one of many initiatives supporting Assignment: Earth, USC’s commitment to addressing climate change and building a more sustainable future.
April 2026 (various dates and times)
Learning, Teaching, and AI: A Community Conversation on Ethics and Higher Education in the Age of AI
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping research, writing and original work in higher education at this community conversation on ethics, teaching and learning. Held at Ginsburg Hall Auditorium, the event will examine authorship, critical thinking, responsible AI use and how universities can keep expectations and evaluation fair as AI becomes part of everyday academic life.
Tuesday, March 31
1:30 to 3 p.m.
