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USC psychology researcher Henrike Moll debunks the common misperception that children learn “by osmosis.”
The USC Fisher Museum of Art joins the Getty and LACMA in presenting a landmark, multisite exhibition series honoring the groundbreaking architect.
The commitment from a longtime friend of the institute supports public outreach and partnerships with professionals outside academia.
A new USC Libraries exhibition and slate of public programs look back at how the spirit of ’76 intersected with activism in and around Los Angeles.
Beong-Soo Kim Unanimously Elected 13th President of USC
A visionary leader, Kim will advance the university’s national and global excellence. He has led USC as interim president since July.
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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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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.
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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.