Welcome Week 2017

It’s the first opportunity for residential colleges to earn points in the yearlong competition.

The new development has been planned with both the USC community and the neighborhood in mind.

The largest development in the history of South L.A. — with restaurants, retailers and residential colleges — leaves quite an impression as it officially debuts.

USC President C. L. Max Nikias unveils iconic statue that serves as a counterpart to Tommy Trojan.

Our team of photographers captured some amazing images of a day full of drama and excitement.

Students are settling in at the groundbreaking retail-and-residential development, a centerpiece of the ambitious Campaign for USC.

It’s a moment of pride and more than a few tears — and a tradition during Welcome Week at USC.

The president and Niki C. Nikias take time out to welcome new and returning Trojans — including the first to live at USC Village.

The largest development in the history of South Los Angeles welcomes its first students this week.