A spinal cord injury in high school left Zack Wentz paralyzed. He turned that misfortune into a passion for breaking down barriers for himself and fellow Trojans with disabilities.

USC study finds technology tops location as customer priorities shift — and many of us are fine banking with a company that has no banking experience.

USC researchers such as primate expert Craig Stanford are working to understand how to better protect these animals, who could be gone in just 100 years.

The Healthy Minds Research Volunteer Corps at USC enlists potential research participants of varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds from across the greater Los Angeles area.

A regent for the University of California, the lifelong Democrat was a key adviser to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and later served as California’s education secretary.

Kristina Ripatti’s life was upended after being shot while chasing down a robbery suspect. Now she forges a new identity in social work at USC, with help from a Swim With Mike scholarship.

Hundreds of students have benefited from USC’s 38-year-old initiative. This year’s annual fundraiser kicks off Friday.

USC junior Madeline Koldos builds rockets, tests the Mars 2020 rover and encourages young girls to learn about science. Financial aid made it all possible.

USC’s Joint Educational Project connects students with volunteer opportunities helping the homeless. It’s part of the university’s commitment to reducing homelessness in L.A. County.

Built with Japanese technology, it will be the first from students to use two engines on one flight vehicle.