? Class of 2017: He says USC’s interdisciplinary outlook and short-term international programs changed his entire career trajectory.

? Class of 2017: After almost three decades of military service, a Navy commander focuses on entrepreneurship.

David Karchem was a software developer until a stroke changed his life. Now he’s focusing on building a community for stroke survivors.

Joining in the festivities is actor Mark Hamill, a longtime supporter of the intense college-prep program that helps students living near the USC campuses.

? Class of 2017: Johanna Reyes is making an impact from Mexico to Cuba, and intends to do even more.

USC’s president also explains why his emails read like text messages, and how he deals with failure.

USC experts talk about big changes in the retail market as storefronts close in the face of ‘e-tailers’ and big boxes.

Southern California’s Esophageal Cancer Action Network, led by USC’s John Lipham, says the medications don’t protect against cancer or Barrett’s esophagus, a precursor to cancer.

The impairment will affect nearly 220,000 youngsters over the next 45 years, USC Roski Eye Institute research finds.