Social Impact

The medical center’s Healthcare Day of Discovery offered participants personalized career exploration opportunities.

USC Rossier welcomes first group of students in its TOMMY (Teaching Outstanding Math to Migrant Youth) program.

Participants in the annual program — including several USC alumni — run companies that are reshaping the field of educational technology and the future of learning.

Barrio was an associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work until her retirement in 2024, and served as the school’s executive vice dean for a time.

USC Dornsife’s Stephen Finlay explains how defining your “why” can boost your happiness, well-being and clarity in life.

USC researchers involved in the count explain key findings on homelessness in the county.

Over a decade, the advisors have helped more than 88,000 students with college and financial aid applications.

ShadeLA, a new USC-led initiative, unites civic, academic and community partners to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure — building lasting heat resilience for Angelenos well beyond 2028.

Students in VITA — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance — secured $1.2 million in tax refunds for the Los Angeles community.

Research by USC Marshall’s Ike Silver and co-authors examines why people tend to escalate moral judgments when responding publicly to moral transgressions.