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How a unique USC program helps young Angelenos understand and shape their city
The Los Angeles Service Academy, a program of USC Dornsife’s Huntington-USC Institute on California, offers students a hands-on introduction to how L.A. works.
After Monterey Park shooting, these Trojans helped a shattered city heal
USC Price grads Thomas Wong and Paul Lee joined with their fellow city officials and non-profit organizations to hold community events to bring people together.
Men’s water polo team wins fourth straight conference tournament title
The No. 2 Trojans took down No. 1 UCLA 14-11 in the MPSF title game on Sunday. Up next: the NCAA tournament on Dec. 5-7.
Rose queen, court bring cheer — and roses — to USC Norris Cancer Hospital patients and staff for 30th year
The young women, who represent the 2026 Tournament of Roses, toured the hospital, met with patients and staff, and gained insights into the latest cancer breakthroughs.
Baseball returns to Japanese American detention camp after a historic ballfield is restored
The restored field at Manzanar Relocation Center celebrates the resiliency of so many prisoners and memorializes this dark period in U.S. history. Susan H. Kamei of USC Dornsife’s Spatial Sciences Institute shares their story.
Study finds power shifts at work can boost employee energy and productivity
New USC research shows that natural ups and downs of the workplace influence can sharpen focus, fuel motivation and support goal pursuit.
Research That Saves Lives
USC is one of the nation’s premier research institutions, 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. We are deeply grateful for the trust the American taxpayer has placed in USC’s research enterprise that advances our nation’s global and economic competitiveness.
Featured from USC Trojan Family Magazine
In the Autumn issue of Trojan Family Magazine, Interim President Beong-Soo Kim celebrates the impressive reach of the Trojan Family, now half-a-million strong.
FoundHer House, an all-female hacker house started by two students at the USC Iovine and Young Academy, aims to accelerate the growth of female-led, AI-driven tech startups.
As Nora Grabar and Katherine Johnson prepare to celebrate their 40th and 10th reunions, respectively, they reflect on how their shared Trojan journey has strengthened their bond.
The USC Alumni Association is set to launch its Regional Trojan Networks in select areas across the country beginning in spring 2026.
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Latest Podcast Episodes
The Future of Wearable Technology with Yasser Khan
Yasser Khan is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at USC, whose work sits at the intersection of engineering, medicine and design. He gives us insight on how these devices will create a more precise picture into our health and wellness. Yasser talks about his work as an engineer in the healthcare space, what it takes to push a new idea forward and what the future holds for human-centered technology.
Living Long & Living Well: Longevity Today
How can we live long and live well, too? Experts on aging will discuss the individual and societal challenges as well as gifts of longevity from legal, health, and practical perspectives, as well as share advice on preparing for a safe and healthy old age.
Music and the Mind with Assal Habibi
Assal Habibi is an associate professor of psychology at USC’s Brain and Creativity Institute who, among other endeavors, is actively researching the influence of music on health and development, focusing on how our biology and experiences shape the brain and development of cognitive, emotional and social abilities across our lifespan.
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