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The civil rights leader visited USC and its surrounding neighborhoods throughout the late ’50s and ’60s in his quest to improve the lives of Black Americans.
USC experts discuss why “inefficient” AI spending might power future growth.
The EdPolicy Hub at USC Rossier will launch the project with $200,000 in funding from Google.org.
Underground heat and sediment patterns control how earthquakes behave along one of the most dangerous faults in the eastern Mediterranean.
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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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.
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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.