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Gentian Droboniku was recently appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to a senior role at the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
After earning her Master of Health Administration degree at USC Price, Kellyn Rogers now works to improve the quality of care across the UCLA Health system.
The revamped platform helps policymakers, journalists and government officials identify neighborhoods that are losing their local pharmacies.
The transformational gift from the Marvel Studios chief and USC alumnus will provide a lasting source of funding for the film school’s largest division.
Can AI Be Your Therapist? Not Quite Yet
A USC study finds that large language models, such as ChatGPT, fall short of humans in building therapeutic rapport — a critical factor in mental health care.
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Tackling Policy Challenges Overseas
The group of Trojans spent two weeks in Buenos Aires exploring the nexus between formal and informal sectors in housing, land, labor and other areas.
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Bringing Shade to Los Angeles Before The Olympics
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.
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Research That Saves Lives
As one of the nation’s leading research institutions, USC is a place where bold ideas and cross-disciplinary collaboration fuel discovery and innovation. Our researchers tackle society’s most urgent challenges, delivering solutions that save lives and improve communities around the world.
More Than a Half Million Trojans
With the latest class of graduates, there are now more than a half million USC alumni worldwide. It’s a milestone reached by few institutions.
A Global Leader in AI
As the world looks more and more to artificial intelligence for help in countless ways, USC researchers are at the forefront of this groundbreaking field.