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The USC Mobile Dental Clinic operated by the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has served children in need in the Central and Southern California areas for over half a century. USC’s mobile clinic fleet is the largest in the nation, outside of the U.S. military. Pictured here in South L.A., the USC dental team checks in the Solorio family for a comprehensive dental treatment at no cost.

Unsung heroes do heroic things in all shapes and sizes. At a USC-sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive, fittingly called “USC Heroes United,” Red Cross technician Camille Costantino attends to Jarrin Black, a specialist from USC Fire Safety, as he donates blood to the campaign.

At various times during the year, USC Auxiliary Services hosts career fairs and job recruitment events. These diverse gatherings offer a wealth of employment prospects for individuals within the neighboring areas of University Park and Health Sciences campuses.

Future scholars get a red carpet welcome at USC’s University Park campus as they begin their USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative Saturday Academy experience. These exceptional elementary students from schools near USC’s campuses had a memorable start to their NAI journey.

At USC, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword. A fantastic collaboration of USC’s renowned institutes, including USC Dornsife Joint Educational Project, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, USC Rossier School of Education, and Keck School of Medicine of USC joined forces to create a captivating collection of 10 STEM-themed children’s books. These educational adventures aim to spark curiosity and interest in young minds, showcasing the distinctive potential and diversity of trailblazing careers in STEM.

“Clifford, the Big Red Dog” brings joy to young fans at the USC Communities Stage during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books hosted by the University of Southern California on a beautiful April spring day.