University President Nikias welcomes the new class, the most competitive in the school’s history.

The notes of pride and encouragement will be delivered to the students after classes get underway.

Many states such as New Mexico see returns of less than 15 cents on the dollar and attract no long-term employment opportunities, yet state lawmakers continue to invest millions in the filmmaking incentives.

Tax incentives handed to filmmakers offer minimal return in terms of job or wage growth yet some states opt to outbid each other for films.

Nia Ali wins silver in the 100-meter high hurdles, while April Ross captures bronze in beach volleyball.

She’s a graduate of the university’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative, a rigorous program that helps prepare local kids for college — and rewards them with a USC education when they succeed.

Liver cancer, one of the more preventable diseases, rises for non-Asians living in Los Angeles County.

With boxes, bags and bins in tow, Trojans return to campus. Fall classes start Monday.

We asked them about what they brought with them — and what they left behind.

While the deadly skin cancer has risen nationally for more than 30 years, its growth in Los Angeles County has slowed.