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Trojan’s Olympic task: Finance the 2028 L.A. Games
John Slusher is overseeing all of the Olympic and Paralympic Games’ revenue, including domestic partnerships, consumer products, hospitality and ticket sales.
Students, attendees hear from some of athletics’ biggest names at USC Next Level Sports Conference
For the second year in a row, the brightest minds in the world of sports business and media convened at the Intuit Dome to discuss the future of the industry.
USC drama school, band collaboration produces a ‘Wicked’ good show
PHOTO ESSAY: Students from the USC School of Dramatic Arts joined the USC Trojan Marching Band to bring football halftime entertainment to a whole new level.
Alumni honor founding Master of Business for Veterans director
Through mentorship and commitment, Robert Turrill has inspired Trojans in and out of the classroom.
Public Exchange expands from USC to Washington University in St. Louis
Public-private partnerships push university research beyond theory and into action to help city leaders, nonprofits and public agencies solve real-world problems.
‘Cash plus’ approach yields meaningful results for people experiencing homelessness
Participants in “Miracle Money: California” were 20% more likely to exit homelessness in first study to test the role of basic income and social support to foster stability.
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
School of Dramatic Arts graduate sings and dances with Jennifer Lopez in new musical drama now in theaters.
Pioneer, patient advocate, philanthropist — the USC Mann School alumnus has worn many hats during his more than 35-year career as a health care entrepreneur and CEO.
USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim shares his recommendations for written and musical works that shed light on democratic values.
Cancer treatments are saving and extending more lives than ever. USC practitioners are guiding patients from diagnosis to treatment to facing their post-care future by connecting them with necessary resources.
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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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