USC Dornsife’s John Monterosso has some ideas — and makes a case for rethinking well-intentioned resolutions that sap pleasure from your life.

From a state-of-the-art biotech center to the largest development project in the history of south Los Angeles, construction crews are changing the face of USC’s campuses — and keeping the university on the cutting edge.

Led by the university’s generous trustees, friends of USC continue to step up and support the university and its academic, scientific, athletic, health and community-service efforts.

Every picture tells a story, and here are some of the most memorable pictures of the year gone by.

President Obama to present the nation’s top technology honor to the inventor of a device that helps blind people see.

It’s a long trip from the ground to the top of a 32-story tower.

University’s name, shield placed atop downtown landmark.

The All-American wraps up her four-year Trojan career with her sport’s highest honor.

USC-led research of Swedish twins data indicates that anxiety may be a much more significant factor in memory loss than depression and dementia.