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The AI writing tool that’s helping soldiers learn more quickly
VIDEO: Researchers at the USC Institute for Creative Technologies have created an tool that is finding use beyond helping soldiers improve critical thinking.
Trojan Dexter Holland of rock band The Offspring to deliver USC Dornsife commencement address
Holland — who earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at USC Dornsife — will speak to the college’s 2,000 graduates on May 15 in Alumni Park.
Naval ROTC alum continues USC tradition of supporting U.S. military — on ship named for a fellow Trojan
William Durban’s talent for physics served him well as a USC Viterbi electronic engineering student. Add leadership training from the Navy ROTC program at USC Price, and the result is an American success story.
3 USC faculty members named American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows
Yingying Fan, Matthew Pratt and Paul David Ronney are honored with one of the scientific community’s highest distinctions.
Investment of nearly $31 million will expand USC-led AI effort to decode Alzheimer’s disease
A new National Institutes of Health grant supports the next phase of a national effort to use AI, brain imaging, genetics and data to better classify Alzheimer’s and related diseases, predict progression and identify new treatment targets.
Occasional heavy drinking may triple the risk of liver damage
Drinking patterns — not just total drinks — may cause harm even in moderate drinkers, a new USC study suggests.
Featured from USC Trojan Family Magazine
At USC, comedy is more than a path to stardom; it’s a practical skill across disciplines.
Researchers across USC are studying how lifestyle and environment influence dementia risk and resilience. They’re finding that what’s good for the body is also good for the brain.
USC researchers are on the cusp of a revolution in Alzheimer’s prevention. In the near future, their discoveries promise to make the devastating disease a thing of the past.
The Trojan Family has one of the most powerful alumni networks in the world — and it’s now 500,000 strong.
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.
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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.
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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.
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