Growing up in China, Haochen Wang struggled with his studies. But after deciding to learn for fun, this USC 2019 salutatorian found his passions: math, science and even music.

In a study of 50 supplements, USC’s Mary Samplaski found that in the vast majority of cases there was no evidence to show that any of the ingredients in them were effective in any way.

USC’s Crosstown data project found that the average weekday rush-hour speeds had slowed on 31 of 52 key freeway segments studied — some by 5 mph or more.

A new USC study revealed high amounts of lead in the teeth of children in five Los Angeles communities and reinforced the need to test for lead exposure before and during pregnancy.

Diviya Gupta became interested in medicine when her grandfather was diagnosed with an unfamiliar disease. With graduation right around the corner, she is looking forward to bringing her skills as a physician to underrepresented areas.

More than 1,000 students have now gone through the USC McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative, a seven-year-long pre-college program that helps prepare local students for higher education. 

White dresses for graduation are part of USC tradition, albeit somewhat nebulous. Where did this come from and what does it say about a modern generation of graduates?

Kathleen L. McCarthy, philanthropist and USC trustee, receives the university’s highest alumni honor, the Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award.