
Trojan Family Magazine Autumn 2023
Check out the Autumn 2023 Trojan Family Magazine issue on Issuu.
Trojans are at the heart of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Five things to know about the century-old relationship between USC and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Unlocking the ocean’s secret: Natural carbon capture
Ocean-inspired methods for carbon capture hold promise for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainability efforts. Experts from USC and Caltech join us for a Q&A from the docks at the Port of Los Angeles.
Scott Fraser is an explorer through invention
Scientific polymath Scott Fraser has a special talent for the live imaging of microscopic organisms — among a multitude of skills.
USC’s big day in D.C.: Trojans celebrate the new Capital Campus
University leaders, friends and dignitaries celebrate USC’s new and notable presence in the nation’s capital — starting with an unforgettable performance by the Spirit of Troy on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Jennifer Cohen named USC director of athletics
Cohen, a Southern California native, was previously athletic director at the University of Washington. She will be USC’s 10th director of athletics and the first woman to hold the position.
For clues to healthy brain aging, look to the Bolivian Amazon
USC research finds that the daily lives of people in the Indigenous Tsimané and Mosetén communities resemble those of pre-industrial societies and may provide clues for preventing heart disease and cognitive decline.
A new frontier: Why USC is investing $1 billion into advancing computing research
The USC Frontiers of Computing initiative will create the new USC School of Advanced Computing and a new campus in Silicon Beach to apply high-tech solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.
Where to Find Advanced Computing at USC (Hint: It’s Everywhere!)
A visual guide to where USC has made its mark on the computing landscape throughout Southern California.
USC’s Biggest Wins in Advanced Computing
From quantum computing to robotics to machine learning, these breakthroughs established USC on the frontiers of computing.
Can ‘smart’ buildings improve our lives?
In this video, USC Viterbi Engineering Professor Burçin Becerik-Gerber looks back to the places that defined her — and how they influence what she is building today.
Ethics and AI
Artificial intelligence can solve many problems — while creating new ones.
Performing the world’s first bladder transplant: How a USC urologist blazed the trail
Renowned USC urologic surgeon Inderbir “Indy” Gill is on the verge of performing the world’s first human bladder transplant clinical trial. His skills in robotic surgery — and zeal for innovation — are making it possible.
Notable USC alumni to receive honors at the 89th annual Alumni Awards
Bill Allen will receive the 2023 Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award.
Trojan trailblazer breaks ground for women in real estate
TITLE IX: USC alumna Tracy Tutor of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles fame embodies the spirit of the landmark anti-discrimination legislation. Women, she says, can be successful, competitive, smart — and funny.
Grace Notes
Jazz pianist Donald Vega ’99 talks about working on a very personal album — and his Guggenheim Fellowship in Music Composition.
New Rawlinson Stadium set to be home of USC women’s soccer and lacrosse
The $38 million project will feature spectator viewing decks and social spaces, a state-of-the-art press box, concession stands and a capacity of 2,500.
