The National Science Foundation has awarded an innovation grant to researchers at the USC Ginsburg Institute and the USC Roski Eye Institute to advance efforts to slow down or reverse retinal degeneration.
A new book from USC Dornsife’s Sarah Gualtieri counters a long-held stereotype of Arab Americans as outsiders, exploring how they were integrated into Southern California.
USC’s David Ulin, former L.A. Times book critic, notes the numerous literary festivals, vibrant bookstores and public authors’ series, “L.A. is the smartest reading city I’ve ever lived in,” he says.
Now in its fourth year, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Week offers more than 70 sessions designed to bring USC communities closer together.
Potable water reuse is a boon for sustainability, but USC Viterbi researchers warn of potentially toxic byproducts.
Allyson Felix is the most decorated female track and field star in history. She’s also an activist, fighting for gender and racial equality in the sports world and beyond.
Senior Connie Machuca studies corals and anemones to understand how they respond to rising temperatures, acidification and other ocean-related issues linked to climate change.
A first-of-its-kind study of skateboarding culture found the sport improves mental health, fosters community and encourages diversity and resilience.
Former Govs. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gray Davis, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson were among the federal, state and local leaders to converge at the USC gathering.
