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.

Computer scientist Hao Li aims to modernize the way researchers capture, process and analyze data.