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How Charles Dickens created Christmas as we know it
USC scholars explain how the classic A Christmas Carol shaped and preserved the beloved winter holiday.
Should you go to the emergency room or urgent care?
A Keck Medicine of USC expert helps you decide what to do when an unexpected medical problem arises.
Have you been naughty? Then beware: Krampus is coming
With Krampus-based movies, comic books and festivities growing in popularity, the scary Alpine holiday legend has gained a firm foothold in America.
Inaugural USC India Awards honor visionary leaders
USC bestowed the first-ever USC-Ratan Tata Award to Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy, and also granted awards to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of Biocon and tech entrepreneur Sandeep Tandon.
Holiday magic on screen: Must-watch films from USC alumni to add to your watchlist
Trojans have helped bring some of the most memorable holiday classics to life, and they’re still creating new stories that will make lasting memories for years to come.
In the world of ‘Avatar,’ the language of the Na’vi has roots at USC
As Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters, the way USC Dornsife alumnus Paul Frommer created the Na’vi language still resonates.
25 for ’25: Our favorite USC News stories of the year
National titles. Groundbreaking discoveries. Moving performances. And lifelong memories. Throughout 2025, Trojans’ tales have kept us inspired; take a look at some of our favorites.
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
The Trojan Family has one of the most powerful alumni networks in the world — and it’s now 500,000 strong.
USC’s Center for the Political Future offers a hopeful, practical model for ensuring that democracy functions and flourishes through respectful, civil dialogue and trust — regardless of political party affiliation.
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.
The USC Alumni Association is set to launch its Regional Trojan Networks in select areas across the country beginning in spring 2026.
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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