Trojan Family Magazine Summer 2025
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What’s In a Name?
Cassie Shao: Dreaming in mixed media
How USC School of Cinematic Arts alumna turned her vision into a career in animation.
After Cool puts neighborhood kids center stage
For decades, local students have gained confidence and skills through the 24th Street Theatre program, which is supported by USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign.
Treasures you’ve got to check out at USC Libraries
We asked a group of USC librarians to share favorite items from their respective library’s collections. You might be surprised by what they pulled off the shelves.
How captive tigers can help the wild ones: Q&A with USC’s Jazlyn Mooney
The USC Dornsife professor explains how her exploration of captive tigers’ genetic ancestry could benefit the wild tiger population.
Ambassadors of Trojan pride unite under ‘The Spirit of Troy’ moniker
USC’s iconic Song Leaders, Spirit Leaders, Tommy Trojan, Traveler and Trojan Marching Band join under one umbrella to promote the Fight On spirit.
USC’s Vanessa Gomez Brake named national university Chaplain of the Year
The Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education recognized the senior associate dean of religious life — the first humanist in U.S. history to serve in that position.
For University Professor Adam Leventhal, studying addiction hits close to home
The Keck School of Medicine professor is the founding executive director of the USC Institute for Addiction Science, which has 80 faculty members across 10 USC schools, colleges and hospitals.
New USC School of Architecture dean honored at installation ceremony
Brett Steele, a former Bruin who led the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture, received an official Trojan welcome.
USC Sea Grant receives nearly $2 million from NOAA for novel technology to turn marine debris into laundry detergent and sustainable dyes for the fashion industry
The University of Southern California (USC) Sea Grant Program was awarded nearly $2 million.
USC Urban Trees Initiative helps bring shade to local middle school
With assistance from USC and the federal government, the city of L.A. is cooling local neighborhoods one school at a time by planting trees along sidewalks.
Barnet Kellman Donates Archives to SCA
Barnet Kellman’s office in the School of Cinematic Arts looks like a television set.
Bridging theory to practice
A new partnership at 54th Street Elementary School is bringing MAT students and faculty into local classrooms.
USC President Carol Folt: In Full Bloom
After six years of visionary leadership, Carol Folt is retiring as USC’s 12th president. The bold “moonshots” and initiatives she’s introduced have positioned USC as a leader in research, technology, health, athletics, innovation and more.
Mission: Possible
When USC president Carol Folt outlined her ambitious “moonshot” plans, she knew they would make USC a top destination for students, faculty and staff seeking purpose-driven work, collaborative learning and innovative discovery.
Putting students first
USC President Carol Folt’s student-centric approach has been at the heart of her six years leading the university.
USC doctors are leading treatment of the post-COVID rise in alcohol-related liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease has quietly surged to become the leading cause of alcohol-related deaths. USC is leading the charge to change that.
USC Alumni Association honors Trojans for achievements, legacy of service
The university honors outstanding Trojans — and USC President Carol Folt — at the 91st alumni awards ceremony.
Aneesha Madhok: Emissary of global cinema
How the USC School of Dramatic Arts alumna is elevating unheard voices as an actress, writer and director.
Legendary USC Football Coach John Robinson Dies
John Robinson, one of USC’s most popular and successful football coaches, died in Baton Rouge, La. of complications from pneumonia. He was 89.
Roger Rossier
The namesake of the USC Rossier School of Education passed away on Aug. 11, 2024.
Big Ten Network StudentU program brings real-world sports-broadcasting opportunities to USC students
The organization produces more than 2,500 athletic events per year on the Big Ten Network’s streaming platform, B1G+.