University professionals aim to set a gold standard in college health on University Park and Health Sciences campuses.

A fun-filled evening for new students kicks off a year of friendly competition.

Japanese raisin tree’s leaves may help USC researcher in the fight against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, PTSD, anxiety and other conditions.

Disadvantaged minorities in the L.A. area show increased behavioral problems, such as depression and substance use.

Personal and cultural legacy meets cutting-edge research technology, enabling the documentation and preservation of Byzantine murals in Eastern Orthodox churches.

All branches of the military are represented at the university’s first units for student veterans.

Interim President Wanda M. Austin reminds incoming freshmen and transfer students that they are the “best of the best,” and thanks parents, too.

A USC physical therapy faculty member offers wellness tips to keep you feeling fit and healthy.

Warrior-Scholar Project is designed to encourage vets to consider top-ranked schools — and gives them skills to get in, too; USC is the only California partner.

Families and friends help students get settled before classes begin next week; it’s a day for shuttling boxes, snapping selfies and saying bittersweet goodbyes.