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Disadvantaged neighborhoods face barriers to access cultural institutions, study finds
Less educated and lower income neighborhoods are consistently farther away from cultural institutions that can help advance social mobility, according to a study co-authored by USC Price Professor Elizabeth Currid-Halkett.
Many L.A. County residents say their barren block has enough shade
Nearly half of county residents surveyed believe their neighborhoods have enough tree cover‚ even though most live on streets with little to no shade.
Why California’s shifting population trends require a new ‘social contract’
Falling birth rates and lower migration are reducing the number of young people, while older residents age in place. USC Price’s Dowell Myers looks as the “top heavy” age imbalance and offers ways to cope with it.
‘Trojan Talks,’ Episode 3: Interim President Beong-Soo Kim talks with tech pioneer Eric Schmidt
PODCAST: In the third installment of his podcast, USC’s interim president sits down with the former Google CEO to discuss the rapid evolution of AI and what it means for higher ed.
USC study links ultra-processed food intake to prediabetes in young adults
By tracking changes over time, they gained insights into how dietary choices may influence key biological processes.
USC team explores the nervous-system pathways that heighten endometriosis pain
A new NIH-funded study will use neuroimaging data to learn how pain processing in the brain influences treatment response in endometriosis, which affects millions of women and girls.
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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