Being overweight definitely does not help people live longer, said Jonathan Samet, director of the USC Institute for Global Health. His statement is backed by a four-continent effort involving 239 studies and data from 10.6 million people.

Most of the students in the college prep school’s first freshman class come from the local community — and they’re feeling the faculty’s high expectations.

Global study contradicts a previous finding that being overweight increases longevity.

The president spoke passionately to MFA students about the classic Greek tragedy, one of his favorites.

The images — among the only visual records of the construction of an open-air ghetto — are hosted on the website of USC Shoah Foundation — The Institute for Visual History and Education.

The longtime music editor worked on an A-list of Hollywood films, from E.T the Extra-Terrestrial and Patton to Poltergeist and L.A. Confidential.

Every week Hardy — who quarterbacked USC Rose Bowl wins in 1944 and 1945 — drives two hours from La Quinta to watch the Trojans practice.

At Camp Kesem, USC students are the organizers, the counselors and even the fundraisers.