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Humanities

Remembering the human: Encouraging unique voices in the age of AI

As a USC study highlights the influence of AI tools on linguistic variety in writing, faculty share how they teach students to engage with artificial intelligence in ways that stimulate — instead of stifle — their creativity.

Sep 3, 2026
USC professor and chronic pain researcher Jason Kutch studies the effect of surfing on brain activity — but not during his early morning surf sessions. (USC Photo/Kristopher Head)
Health

Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Waves

Surfers Jason Kutch and Peter Westwick — both USC scholars — discuss the science and mysteries of the ocean’s primordial force.

Aug 13, 2026
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Health

Scanning the past: USC researchers unlock ancient secrets with cutting-edge technologies

USC researchers’ CT scans of two Egyptian mummies demonstrate the power of advanced imaging technologies to bridge the gap between the present day and the ancient world.

Jun 10, 2026
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Humanities

A 1616 portrait of Pocahontas shows how English colonizers saw Indigenous Americans

The English assumed people they colonized would convert to their way of life, including Protestant Christianity — an assumption reflected in Pocahontas’ portrait. USC’s Peter Mancall explains.

May 29, 2026

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Business

Stuntwoman pursues USC online master’s degree to stay ahead in the AI era

For Heather Bonomo, a master’s in applied psychology created new career opportunities following an industry strike and rapid advances in artificial intelligence.

Oct 5, 2026
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Alumni

USC dedicates new Korean Air Convergence Plaza

The vibrant hub for interdisciplinary collaboration and community connection is named in honor of the global airline chaired by USC alumnus Walter Cho.

Sep 30, 2026
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Alumni

How military service shaped these extraordinary Trojans’ lives

Meet seven USC alumni committed to defending the nation.

Sep 28, 2026
“I encounter a lot of people [in Los Angeles' cultural space] who have some connection to USC — the university tends to create a nice environment for networking within the culture industries,” Linkof says. (USC Photo/Caleb Griffin)
Alumni

Beyond the frame: Lucas Museum curator Ryan Linkof on exploring places where history, art and popular culture meet

At the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Ryan Linkof PhD ’11 is expanding ideas about art that he first explored at USC.

Sep 23, 2026
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Health

‘Precision medicine’ for cancer patients may not always be so precise

USC researchers create an online tool that minimizes inaccurate results due to inadequate genetic population data.

Nov 1, 2017
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Health

‘Sunscreen gene’ may help protect against skin cancer

USC-led study reveals that melanoma patients with deficient or mutant copies of the gene are less protected from harmful ultraviolet rays.

May 19, 2016
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Health

‘Hunger hormone’ turns eating less into eating more

If scientists can suppress ghrelin’s activity in the brain, they may be able to cut down on the desire to overeat.

Dec 15, 2015
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Health

$10 million gift from Broad Foundation advances USC stem cell research on aging-associated disease

The award is part of a larger donation to three Broad Foundation-funded stem cell research centers in California.

Jun 26, 2019
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