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USC named a top producer of U.S. Fulbright scholars, students
The university is one of only 12 institutions named as top producers for both of the prestigious programs.
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USC researchers uncover biological circuit that protects plants from extreme conditions
A new study shows that plants use their circadian clocks to regulate responses to changes in water and salinity, offering a new avenue for creating drought-resistant crops.
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Study links ‘forever chemicals’ contamination with teas, processed meats and food packaging
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC studied how dietary patterns relate to levels of PFAS in the body over time.
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‘USC-India: Partner the Future’ trip builds on decades-long educational, professional relationship
President Folt leads delegation of deans, researchers and administrators on three-city tour touting USC as a partner of choice for Indian students, businesses and government organizations.
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From the Spirit of Troy drumline to the front lines of community mental health
Trojan Micki Smith is on a mission to bring therapy to marginalized communities.
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‘A powerhouse director for a powerhouse school’: USC celebrates inauguration of School of Advanced Computing director
Professor Gaurav Sukhatme, “a thoughtful and responsible innovator,” was installed as the inaugural director of the university’s 23rd school during a Wednesday ceremony on the University Park Campus.
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A common medication could save half a million children each year. So why is it underprescribed?
A new study by USC researchers explains why kids aren’t getting a cheap, effective treatment for diarrhea.
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For globe-trotting USC Price professor, real estate is the through line
Moussa Diop, now director of the USC Casden Multifamily Forecast, has plenty of lessons to share from a life that spans three continents and just as many careers.
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Earth sciences: Not just for Earth anymore
USC Earth scientists aid in the exploration of the solar system — including the search for signs of extraterrestrial life.
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‘Stronger Than Hate’: USC student-athletes reflect on life-changing trips to Auschwitz, Selma
USC Shoah Foundation and the Big Ten Conference sponsored the students’ visits to historical sites of the Holocaust and the Civil Rights Movement.
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USC Gould aims to expand expertise in teaching, researching artificial intelligence
A new AI minor for undergraduates wlll join a Master of Science in Innovation Economics, Law and Regulation program that started last year.
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Trojans have an impressive night at the Grammys
USC Thornton faculty and alumni — from artists to composers to industry professionals representing winners — receive more than 15 awards.
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How teachers make ethical judgments when using AI in the classroom
Gender and technology confidence are factors in the use of AI in education, a new study from the USC Center for Generative AI and Society reveals.
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From throwing soup to suing governments, there’s strategy to climate activism’s seeming chaos
USC’s Shannon Gibson says that with international climate talks failing to make progress fast enough, activists are radically rethinking how to be most effective in the streets, political arenas and courtrooms.
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Q&A with USC School of Advanced Computing Director Gaurav Sukhatme
“Computer science at USC is special, indeed,” says the head of USC’s newest school.
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USC launches School of Advanced Computing
The new school, a key feature of USC President Carol Folt’s Frontiers of Computing “moonshot,” will act as a nexus for advanced computing research and education across the university.
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USC kicks off Black History Month with a thoughtful celebration of excellence in the arts
More than 150 Trojans gather inside Tommy’s Place on University Park Campus for live and virtual presentations.
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Did the ancient Greeks and Romans experience Alzheimer’s?
Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles, a new USC analysis shows.
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Mass layoffs, social media bias and AI lawsuits: USC experts on the state of the Fourth Estate
USC experts consider the future of journalism as new technology and cuts to legacy outlets roil the media landscape.
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USC Ostrow School, Korean American Dental Association celebrate more than 5 decades of cooperation
The Korean American Dental Association has maintained strong bonds with USC’s dental school since the organization’s founding in 1969.
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How hyperpartisan bullying threatens democracy
USC experts explain why polarization erodes civility in public discourse, turning private citizens and elected officials into targets.
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Julie Posselt named director of Center for Enrollment, Research, Policy and Practice
The USC Rossier center’s mission is to foster equity in educational access, college admissions and outcomes.
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USC Price national study finds persistent lower voter turnout among people of color
Turnout among Latinos, Asian Americans and Blacks continues to lag behind that of white non-Latinos, creating a substantial voter participation gap.
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Impulse Theatre Company keeps it real
“Contemporary realism” is the focus of this student production company at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
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When Chinese citizens are surveyed anonymously, support for party and government plummets
Sentiments about the Communist Party and its policies aren’t so rosy when citizens feel truly anonymous in surveys, USC Dornsife research finds.
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USC Stem Cell study shows how gene activity can modulate the amount of immune cell production
A USC study describes how specific gene activity could potentially enhance immune cell production.
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It turns out that men and women age differently
One size doesn’t fit all, so USC researchers are examining what we know — and what we don’t — about the differences in how women and men age.
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New bitcoin fund trading drives excitement for USC Marshall experts
SEC rules changes allow firms to trade Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, igniting newfound accessibility, legitimacy and record-high trading.
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Collaborative news effort aims to heal California’s health divide
Center for Health Journalism’s collaborative brings together eight outlets serving Black, Latino and Asian audiences.
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Trojans amplify stories of marginalized communities in ‘Nobody Knows: (Un)Muted Voices’
Inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., students use song, dance, video and poetry to shine light on their challenges and triumphs.
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Trojan uses math degrees to drive society-changing technologies
Neil Siegel helped build technology from GPS to touch screens, earning him the nation’s highest honor for tech achievements.
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ONE Archives at the USC Libraries reopens its doors to the public
After extensive renovations, the world’s largest repository of LGBTQ+ materials opens with Blood Baby, an exhibition celebrating queer kinship, radical gender performance and belonging.
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Supporting the future of aging research
A new, NIH-funded program at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology lets undergraduates take part in aging research.
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USC’s Pediatric Dentistry Clinic makes young smiles bright
Operated through the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, the clinic provides affordable, high-quality oral health care and patient education to kids in underserved communities.
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USC Gould’s Jean Reisz to serve as lawyer representative on Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference
Reisz, co-director of the USC Immigration Clinic, is the only law professor appointed in the Central District of California.
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Three researchers named Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers fellows
USC Viterbi’s Terry Benzel, Maryam Shanechi and Mike Shuo-Wei Chen are honored for their contributions.
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Building a culture of collaboration to ignite discovery in medicine
Steve Kay, head of convergent research initiatives at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, spurs team science to change the landscape of health.
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USC research spending surpasses $1 billion for the first time, federal report shows
The spending included significant investments in USC President Carol Folt’s “moonshots” in computing, health and sustainability.
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Jason Bateman talks vulnerability, subtlety and kindness to Trojans
The actor, director and podcast host sits down for a discussion with Alexandra Billings of the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
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Professors inducted into American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
María P. Aranda and Yuri Jang receive prestigious recognition for their high-impact research careers dedicated to healthy aging.
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Are bugs bugging humans or the other way around? Study reveals a few surprises
Researchers uncover factors in urban areas that affect diversity in insects and spiders.
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AI presents a new equation for teacher-student success
USC Rossier’s Yasemin Copur-Gencturk is empowering math educators with a scalable, AI-powered professional development program.
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Trojan empowers English as a Second Language students with AI
Brent Warner is embracing artificial intelligence for its ability to help his students at Irvine Valley College take control of their own learning.
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L.A.’s renewable energy plan won’t tank the economy, USC Price study finds
The transition to renewable electricity sources won’t have any significant effect on L.A.’s economic growth, but it will significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Four spring transfers share their journeys from community college to USC
Students who were focused and determined to become Trojans are savoring their first days on campus.
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‘Sacrifice Zone: Los Angeles’ exposes the true cost of industrialization on public health
The interdisciplinary collaboration merges film and live theater to show visitors the impact of oil extraction firsthand.
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s moments and mission in Los Angeles
The civil rights leader visited USC and its surrounding neighborhoods throughout the late ’50s and ’60s in his quest to improve the lives of Black Americans.
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Researcher exposes the hidden dangers of processed food
USC Viterbi’s Adam Simpson advances a radical new approach to studying environmental contaminants.
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Office of Research and Innovation names new executive director for USC Stevens Center
Erin Overstreet will oversee the commercialization of USC-driven intellectual property.
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SCOTUS Preview: Key cases to watch and USC experts to connect with this term
USC experts are available to discuss key issues on the Supreme Court's docket.
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