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Celebrate Constitution Day 2025 with USC
Congress designates Sept. 17 as a day to recognize the value and history of the guiding document.
How can we fix a strained democracy? USC-led initiative aims to find out
USC Price’s Mindy Romero is a leader of By the People, For the People, a nationwide nonpartisan initiative that seeks to rebuild trust in U.S. democracy.
From TikTok to the First Amendment: Exploring journalism and democracy in class
Students in Geoffrey Cowan’s “The Power and Responsibility of the Press” class follow history in real time.
Longtime donor’s gift establishes Center for Civic Society at USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service
The gift by USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer creates center to bolster democracy and strengthen civic trust at home and abroad.
USC voices: What democracy means to me
VIDEO: The university’s deans and other leaders share thoughts on Sept. 15, International Day of Democracy.
Ambitious Trojans meet potential employers during USC’s fall Career Fair
VIDEO: The bustling event featured more than 100 organizations seeking Trojan talent.
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
Q&A: Kim, USC senior vice president and general counsel for five years, talks about the challenges and opportunities ahead, his plans as interim president — and what practicing law and playing the cello have taught him about leadership.
The USC researcher shares how her work in remote sensing is helping scientists, students and institutions take action.
The university honors outstanding Trojans — and USC President Carol Folt — at the 91st alumni awards ceremony.
Alcohol-related liver disease has quietly surged to become the leading cause of alcohol-related deaths. USC is leading the charge to change that.
Experts on Trending Topics
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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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