The university receives a federal grant to head a regional research effort that addresses challenges with transportation technology.

For years, scientists have puzzled over what prompts the intertwined double-helix DNA to open its two strands and then start replication. Knowing this could be the key to understanding how organisms — from healthy cells to cancerous tumors — replicate and multiply for their survival.

For those seeking colorful drawings, paintings, pictures and sculptures, this was the place to be.

USC Shoah Foundation honors the couple for a commitment to humanitarian efforts.

With a federal grant, USC will lead a group of institutions through research that will address challenges with transportation technology, help vulnerable populations travel, and ease the transportation of goods.

The USC trustee supports education initiatives in Los Angeles.

His lead gift of $200 million will establish the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC.

A generous $20 million gift supports the Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC.

Fifth-grade students accept the challenge to read from a Harry Potter book in front of a large crowd at the Galen Center.

USC alumni are woven throughout the fabric of Southern California civic life.