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Ambitious Trojans meet potential employers during USC’s fall Career Fair
VIDEO: The bustling event featured more than 100 organizations seeking Trojan talent.
Trojans reflect on the value of mentorship
Connections developed in a groundbreaking USC Gould program open doors to opportunities for alumni and students.
Public law scholar Terry Allen joins USC Gould
The professor’s interdisciplinary research examines the intersection of law, education and reforms.
Alumni Leadership Conference empowers alums and volunteer leaders as USC ambassadors
Interim President Beong-Soo Kim and other campus leaders speak to alumni about USC’s bright future and new initiatives ahead for the Alumni Association.
Political discussions at USC Dornsife explore democracy’s biggest questions
Upcoming events feature bipartisan panels on courts, elections, national service and America’s political future.
New USC in D.C. Spring Semester Program set to launch
Applications are open for the program, which will give students from all majors the opportunity to study in the nation’s capital.
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
Q&A: Kim, USC senior vice president and general counsel for five years, talks about the challenges and opportunities ahead, his plans as interim president — and what practicing law and playing the cello have taught him about leadership.
The USC researcher shares how her work in remote sensing is helping scientists, students and institutions take action.
The university honors outstanding Trojans — and USC President Carol Folt — at the 91st alumni awards ceremony.
Alcohol-related liver disease has quietly surged to become the leading cause of alcohol-related deaths. USC is leading the charge to change that.
Experts on Trending Topics
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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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