Jian Xu hopes to better understand the mechanisms behind environmental toxins increasing the occurrence of birth defects in order to develop new treatments or even prevent craniofacial birth defects.

A USC professor of classics thinks they’d find it absurd: The ancient Olympics were never solely about the athletes, but about an experience shared by all who attended.

USC alum Amelia Brodka will be in the thick of things when skateboarding makes its first appearance as an Olympic sport.

Brad Luck and Fernando Hurtado talk about the differing paths that took them from USC Annenberg to Tokyo.

Kelly Claes and her partner, Sarah Sponcil, have already made history as the youngest duo to represent the U.S. in beach volleyball. Now, they’re ready to show the world why they deserve their spot.

Studies show that teachers and counselors often hold low expectations of boys from minority communities.

They had to rethink how to connect with the public. Turns out “Botticelli on Zoom” and art talks from the couch might change the way Americans get their culture fix.