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Trojan Caroline Pereira, Hoag Foundation’s president, discusses philanthropy, leadership and purpose-driven work
Pereira is working to get care to thousands of California patients.
When is surgery a good option for chronic sinus problems?
Surgery can significantly improve quality of life for patients suffering from nonstop sinus issues. A USC expert explains.
How a USC doctorate laid the groundwork for one Trojan’s life-changing experience in Hawaii
“Hawai‘i has strengthened my belief that leadership is a responsibility, not simply a position,” Monique Datta says.
USC clinical trial to evaluate blood test for early detection of breast cancer
The trial will evaluate whether a blood test can help detect breast cancer earlier than mammograms alone.
Trojan users her platform to help others find healthcare fellowships
USC Price alum Vrushangi Shah has gone from not knowing what healthcare administration fellowships are to becoming a national expert on them as a podcast host.
Clinical trial evaluates investigational injection for knee osteoarthritis
USC trial tests a new investigational treatment and its potential effects on preventing cartilage deterioration for people with the most common form of osteoarthritis.
Featured 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.
At USC, comedy is more than a path to stardom; it’s a practical skill across disciplines.
Latest ‘Trojan Talks’ Episodes
Episode 9: Beong-Soo Kim talks with Assal Habibi
The president sits down with Assal Habibi, USC associate research professor of psychology and director of the USC Center for Music, Brain and Society, to discuss how music — something deeply woven into society and the human experience — helps shape the brain.
Episode 8: Beong-Soo Kim and Prem Natarajan
The president sits down with Prem Natarajan — executive vice president, head of enterprise AI and chief scientist at Capital One, as well as a USC computer science professor — to discuss how AI is reshaping organizations and what it means for universities and the future of talent.
Episode 7: Beong-Soo Kim with Peter Mancall
President Beong-Soo Kim sits down with Distinguished Professor Peter Mancall, one of the nation’s leading scholars of early North America, to discuss his forthcoming book Contested Continent, the deeper forces that shaped the nation’s founding, and the lasting value of studying history. With USC serving as the only university host of the National Archives’ traveling exhibition of founding-era documents, they explore deep scholarship, public memory, and the role higher education plays in connecting the past to the present.
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A leading scholar with a record of innovation and collaboration across disciplines, Madigan will join USC Oct. 13 to lead its academic enterprise.
The veteran communications strategist has led University Communications since January with energy and innovation.
A vibrant hub of interdisciplinary collaboration and community connection, the plaza is named in honor of the global airline chaired by USC alumnus Walter Cho MBA ’06.
The Michigan Democrat will join Republican strategist Mike Murphy in leading the bipartisan center, bringing nearly two decades in Congress and a record of working across party lines. (Photo/Michael Bennett Kress)
A $200 million gift from venture capitalist Mark Stevens and his wife, Mary, will build on USC’s strengths by leveraging AI to accelerate breakthroughs in the health sciences, security, business and the arts.
A USC Dornsife-led study found that the Eaton fire’s daily carbon monoxide emissions far exceeded L.A. County’s average daily emissions from all human activity.
Research That Saves Lives
USC is one of the nation’s premier research institutions, where bold ideas and cross-disciplinary collaboration fuel discovery and innovation. Our researchers tackle society’s most urgent challenges, delivering solutions that save lives and improve communities around the world. We are deeply grateful for the trust the American taxpayer has placed in USC’s research enterprise that advances our nation’s global and economic competitiveness.
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