USC Today
USC’s most important stories today — from bold research to campus life.
Top Stories from USC News
The latest on how USC research, initiatives and people are shaping the future — in health, tech, policy and beyond. Visit the full USC News website.
USC Fisher Museum welcomes the National Archives’ Freedom Plane National Tour
USC is the only university on the tour, an exhibition that brings some of America’s most significant founding-era documents to communities around the country.
USC celebrates opening of its first-ever infant child care center in Leimert Park
The new Early Head Start and Head Start Center expands access to quality early childhood education and support to South L.A. families.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes early at USC
VIDEO and STORY: Trojans kick off AAPI celebration with Hawaiian dance performances, inspiring speakers and community spirit.
Armenian History Month kickoff features heartfelt words, historical perspective and traditional dances
STORY and PHOTOS: The third annual event in Hahn Central Plaza honored legacy of survival and resilience.
AI meets eye care in this USC medical student’s research
Ryan Shean seeks to enhance glaucoma diagnosis through investigations at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
How far will seniors travel to see a doctor? Often much farther than expected
USC researchers find willingness to travel for health care varies by income, mobility and location — insights that could impact the growth of telehealth as well as transportation planning.
Featured from USC Trojan Family Magazine
Students are attending and engaging in Catholic Mass, Shabbat dinners, religious studies, baptisms and other activities at record levels, driving a “golden age” of religion and spirituality on campus.
In their own words, Trojans share how they’ve discovered faith and explored spirituality at USC.
Cutting-edge technologies developed by USC researchers are changing not just the pace of Alzheimer’s disease discoveries but also the ways scientists make those discoveries.
At USC, comedy is more than a path to stardom; it’s a practical skill across disciplines.
Latest ‘Trojan Talks’ Episodes
Episode 6: Beong-Soo Kim and Richard K. Green
President Beong-Soo Kim sits down with Richard K. Green, director of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, to discuss how cities can survive, adapt, and remain affordable in an era of volatility and transformation. From rebuilding after catastrophic wildfires to confronting the nation’s housing shortage and reimagining the future of American cities, they explore the intersection of markets, public policy, and education — and how universities like USC can help support more resilient communities.
Episode 5: Beong-Soo Kim and Eileen Crimmins
USC President Beong-Soo Kim and Eileen Crimmins, one of the world’s leading scholars in aging and population health, discuss how scientists measure aging and longevity — and why living longer does not always mean living healthier. They explore biomarkers, life-course influences on health, and what demographic trends suggest about the future of aging.
Episode 4: Beong-Soo Kim and Inderbir ‘Indy’ S. Gill
USC President Beong-Soo Kim speaks with Inderbir “Indy” S. Gill, USC’s chair of urology and a global leader in robotic surgery, about the world’s first in-human bladder transplant and the innovation behind it. They discuss what this breakthrough could mean for patients, the future of AI and robotics in medicine, and USC’s expanding role in advancing care globally.
Experts on Trending Topics
USC Pressroom is the university’s official hub for journalists and public affairs professionals featuring the latest press releases, expert commentary and source alerts on timely issues.
A USC Dornsife-led study found that the Eaton fire’s daily carbon monoxide emissions far exceeded L.A. County’s average daily emissions from all human activity.
Phillinganes, a five-decade veteran of the music industry, will join his Grammy-winning longtime collaborator on stage Monday.
As part of ShadeLA, the USC School of Architecture-led competition judged entries from hundreds of students across Los Angeles for the best modular shade design.
The degree is the first undergraduate program of its kind in the country.
USC-led study demonstrates the first quantum scaling advantage for approximate optimization problem-solving using a quantum annealer.
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.
Happening Now at USC
