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.

USC Admission staffers share tips to help your college application stand out — for the right reasons.

USC’s Matthew Kahn notes that if Donald Trump cancels U.S. involvement with international climate agreements, China may see this as an opening to gain “soft power” and boost its political legitimacy in the global arena.

The actress, whose Institute on Gender in Media uses a tool developed by USC Viterbi to analyze media, notes that even when female characters are present, they are onscreen for less time and speak less than their male counterparts.

Rick Caruso '80, a USC Trustee, the founder and CEO of Caruso Affiliated, and the founder of the Caruso Family Foundation, will receive the Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award, the university's highest alumni honor, at the 83rd Annual Alumni Awards on April 22, 2017, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. In addition to Caruso, the USC Alumni Association will recognize six other Trojans for their achievements and contributions to USC.