Artificial sweeteners may increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, a study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC finds.

Meet a member of USC Marshall’s Pathways Program, a unique recruiting plan specifically designed to increase the number of talented Black students transferring into the business school.

Expensive, militarized fire suppression led the U.S. down a forest management path that neglected more nuanced approaches, two USC experts note.

Urban studies and planning major Baron Zhu is working to see more urban gardens and green spaces in areas with affordable housing around L.A.

The nationally renowned educator and scholar served as dean of USC’s social work school from 1988 to 1997.

Biology major Ward wants to be a doctor, but also plans to study Spanish and international relations. And she’s got an eye on the Tournament of Roses’ Royal Court, too.

As a student, Aaron “A.J.” Eckstein revitalized the Latino Business Student Association. Now the recent graduate is connecting people with their dream jobs through his Final Round interview podcast.

The first-year astronomy major, lifeguard and Navy cadet has a special connection to the ocean and the environment.

Samara Chaplain was recently awarded the Hong Kong Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Timely workshops help students brush up on talking with professors, deal with roommate issues — and perhaps make a new friend or two.