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STORY, PHOTOS and VIDEO: USC President Beong-Soo Kim describes the astrophysicist as “the perfect person to steer Dornsife into the future.”
Miguel F. Manzur of Keck Medicine of USC discusses the common condition and how to prevent it.
A visionary leader, Kim will advance the university’s national and global excellence. He has led USC as interim president since July.
Beong-Soo Kim’s election brings accolades from across the university’s campuses.
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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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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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.
25 for ’25: Our favorite USC News stories of the year
National titles. Groundbreaking discoveries. Moving performances. And lifelong memories. All year, Trojans’ tales have kept us inspired; take a look at some of our favorites.