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Law enforcement veteran Lauretta Hill to lead USC Department of Public Safety
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Law enforcement veteran Lauretta Hill to lead USC Department of Public Safety

The new DPS leader has been chief of police at Dallas College — one of the largest community colleges in Texas, with nearly 75,000 undergraduate students — for six years.
Photo illustration: Think outside the box
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11 USC researchers named National Academy of Inventors senior members

The honor recognizes innovation that has a real impact on the welfare of society.
USC Fulbright sccholars and students:
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USC named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright scholars, students

The university is one of only 12 institutions named as top producers for both of the prestigious programs.
USC President Nikias receives honorary degree from Scottish university
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USC President Nikias receives honorary degree from Scottish university

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow honors Nikias for his ‘dynamic leadership in higher education.’
USC joins AltaSea in opening a new lab to harness the power of aquaculture
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USC joins AltaSea in opening a new lab to harness the power of aquaculture

USC celebrates a new lab with research accelerator AltaSea — a project that may one day help California grow stronger, healthier mussels, oysters and kelp that can withstand the effects of global warming.
Historic year for USC’s military celebrated with full honors
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Historic year for USC’s military celebrated with full honors

A World War II hero, an astronaut and a pioneering Air Force general are saluted at the USC military community’s biggest night.
USC produces more 2020-21 Fulbright students than any other California university
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USC produces more 2020-21 Fulbright students than any other California university

Twenty-five Trojans received the prestigious grant during the 2020-2021 award cycle, making USC one of the top producers of U.S. Fulbright students for the ninth straight year.
USC kicks off Latinx Heritage Month: ‘As individuals we are strong, but as a community, we are powerful’
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USC kicks off Latinx Heritage Month: ‘As individuals we are strong, but as a community, we are powerful’

Unity is celebrated during a virtual kickoff event and live viewing party. Latinx Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
Mikhail Baryshnikov, center, mingles with the first graduating class of the USC Kaufman School of Dance.(USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
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University awards its first degree in dance to 33 graduates of USC Kaufman

The first group of students to attend the USC Kaufman School of Dance was taking a risk. Friday, that risk was rewarded, as friends, family, faculty and Mikhail Baryshnikov sent them off into the world with degrees.
USC partners with College Track to promote school success for first-gen high school students of color
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USC partners with College Track to promote school success for first-gen high school students of color

The national nonprofit’s new Crenshaw center is just 1½ miles from USC’s University Park Campus — and Trojan Olympian Allyson Felix has joined its board to boost participation in the neighborhood where she grew up.