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COMMENCEMENT: Main ceremony filled with inspiration and music celebrates the Class of 2026. Commencement activities continue through Saturday.
COMMENCEMENT: USC’s president shares words of encouragement and congratulations with the university’s newest graduates at Thursday’s main ceremony. Watch the video.
COMMENCEMENT: Our photographers are everywhere, capturing this milestone. Check out their favorite images of an unforgettable week in our photo gallery.
COMMENCEMENT: We talked to some of USC’s newest graduates as they prepare to move into the next stage of their lives, and their remarks will inspire you. Watch the video.
Mark and Mary Stevens Give $200 Million to Power AI Research Across USC
The university will name the USC Mark and Mary Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence to honor their investment in research and innovation at the intersections of AI and health sciences, business, security and the arts.
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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.