USC United Against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most enigmatic brain afflictions and among the greatest health care challenges facing the nation. Read about how USC researchers and clinicians are making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of Alzheimer’s.
Alumni Stories
The business major reflects on undergraduate highlights, preparing for his next chapter — and USC’s career services resources.
COMMENCEMENT: After completing her bachelor’s degree in just three years, Elizabeth “Ellie” Zuniga heads into the PharmD program with a passion for patient education and serving others with empathy.
COMMENCEMENT: Main ceremony filled with inspiration and music celebrates the Class of 2026. Commencement activities continue through Saturday.
USC Roski Professor Edgar Arceneaux revisited a mural in Altadena that he painted 25 years ago, with a little help from his daughter — and current Trojan — Zora.
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Issue 1, 2026
The Latest from USC Trojan Family Magazine
Students are attending and engaging in Catholic Mass, Shabbat dinners, religious studies, baptisms and other activities at record levels, driving a “golden age” of religion and spirituality on campus.
In their own words, Trojans share how they’ve discovered faith and explored spirituality at USC.
Cutting-edge technologies developed by USC researchers are changing not just the pace of Alzheimer’s disease discoveries but also the ways scientists make those discoveries.
USC researchers are on the cusp of a revolution in Alzheimer’s prevention. In the near future, their discoveries promise to make the devastating disease a thing of the past.
In the AI Boom, a Room of Their Own
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.