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‘Altadena: After the Fires’ podcast series gives Trojans unforgettable experience in compassionate storytelling
“I was trying to get to know a place through its remains,” says one student.
How emergency management students, professors united to tackle last year’s historic wildfires
A year after the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, emergency management professionals in the Trojan Family recall taking their experience outside the classroom to fight the disaster and save lives.
Keck Medicine of USC names chief financial officer
Christian Pass brings more than 30 years of health care finance leadership experience to the university’s health enterprise.
Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ may limit improvements in blood sugar after bariatric surgery
USC researchers studied the relationship between PFAS exposure and changes in markers of type 2 diabetes in teens who underwent the weight-reduction surgery.
What cancer screenings should older adults get?
A USC medical oncologist explains what cancers older adults should be screened for, when to start routine screenings — and possibly when to stop.
USC research improves understanding of how Narcan works
New mapping reveals how naloxone reverses opioid overdose, providing a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs.
Featured from USC Trojan Family Magazine
From patches that restore vision to compounds that kill brain tumors, drug and device discoveries by USC researchers are reaching patients faster than ever before.
The Trojan Family has one of the most powerful alumni networks in the world — and it’s now 500,000 strong.
USC’s Center for the Political Future offers a hopeful, practical model for ensuring that democracy functions and flourishes through respectful, civil dialogue and trust — regardless of political party affiliation.
FoundHer House, an all-female hacker house started by two students at the USC Iovine and Young Academy, aims to accelerate the growth of female-led, AI-driven tech startups.
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25 for ’25: Our Favorite USC News stories of Last Year
National titles. Groundbreaking discoveries. Moving performances. And lifelong memories. Throughout 2025, Trojans’ tales have kept us inspired; take a look at some of our favorites.
Latest Podcast Episodes
The Future of Wearable Technology with Yasser Khan
Yasser Khan is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at USC, whose work sits at the intersection of engineering, medicine and design. He gives us insight on how these devices will create a more precise picture into our health and wellness. Yasser talks about his work as an engineer in the healthcare space, what it takes to push a new idea forward and what the future holds for human-centered technology.
Living Long & Living Well: Longevity Today
How can we live long and live well, too? Experts on aging will discuss the individual and societal challenges as well as gifts of longevity from legal, health, and practical perspectives, as well as share advice on preparing for a safe and healthy old age.
Music and the Mind with Assal Habibi
Assal Habibi is an associate professor of psychology at USC’s Brain and Creativity Institute who, among other endeavors, is actively researching the influence of music on health and development, focusing on how our biology and experiences shape the brain and development of cognitive, emotional and social abilities across our lifespan.
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