Universities worldwide are spawning amazing research that could save lives. The problem, writes USC’s Ira Kalb, is that many of the inventions from this research never see the light of day because of the obstacles to commercializing them.

USC Presidential Professor Angus Deaton and his colleague look at the rising trend of deaths from drug overdose, alcohol-related disease and suicide.

He had an unlikely career path with a string of unique odd jobs; now he’s pushing his students to have their own unconventional experiences as part of their classwork.

USC computer scientist’s team aims to quantify health outcomes with digital technology.

The rules of the Pac-12 competition were simple: Whichever university could divert the most waste from the landfill at a selected men’s or women’s home game during the fall 2016 season wins. USC came out on top with a diversion rate of 94 percent.

Several teams of researchers at USC have joined forces for a study aimed at detecting vital signs to help stem conflicts in couples before they occur.

The Last Goodbye, debuting at this week’s Tribeca Film Festival, is a 17-minute VR experience that USC Shoah Foundation produced expressly to add to its archive of survivor testimonies.

Webb, an undersized defensive end, was known for his big heart and the racoon-like eye black he wore at USC games.

The developer, philanthropist and USC trustee receives the Asa V. Call Award. Six other outstanding Trojans are also recognized.