Trojans Respond
Join us in helping those in our community most affected by COVID-19
Here are four ways you can help now.
USC Student Basic Needs Fund
Help students with expenses related to housing, food security, job loss and other hardships caused by COVID-19.
Keck Medicine of USC COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
Support the courageous professionals playing a crucial role on the front lines of this health crisis.
USC Community Outreach Fund
USC’s neighbors need our help accessing education, food and health services, now more than ever.
USC Employee Support Fund
Help the USC faculty and staff members who are facing unanticipated expenses at this time.
If you are interested in helping us in another way, email us.
Here are some ways Trojans are working to make life better — in Los Angeles and beyond:
Universal COVID-19 vaccine adoption will require a coordinated and creative strategy
Make it easy to schedule appointments. Ensure the process is fair and transparent. USC experts lay out a plan to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible.
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Why Los Angeles County should not return to ‘normal’ after the pandemic
COVID-19 exposed deep social and economic vulnerabilities in L.A. County, according to a report co-authored by USC researchers -- and there's no better time than now to correct them.
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COVID-19: Update on campus vaccinations for those 65 and older
USC Student Health will be opening vaccination appointments to faculty, emeriti, students and staff who are 65 and older.
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Half of U.S. adults don’t wear masks around people outside their households
Though a large majority of Americans believe wearing a mask provides protection from COVID-19, USC research finds that many -- including 3 in 10 Angelenos -- still don't wear them in high-risk situations.
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Relief and excitement as USC pharmacy teams vaccinate front-line health care workers
USC School of Pharmacy students rush to volunteer at L.A. County clinics, helping to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in hard-hit communities.
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COVID-19 reduced U.S. life expectancy, especially among Black and Latino populations
Americans' life expectancy at birth is projected to shorten by 1.13 years, the largest single-year decline in at least four decades, according to USC researchers.
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How to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: Build confidence and establish trust
Countering misinformation, leaning on community leaders, using the proper terminology. USC experts explain why all this and more is needed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 vaccinations come to the University Park Campus
After vaccinating thousands of people on the Health Sciences Campus, the university now turns to at-risk students, faculty and staff on its other campus.
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Students who’ve recovered from COVID-19 give back by donating plasma
Trojans are urging members of the university community who've already been infected with the novel coronavirus to donate plasma.
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New findings help explain how COVID-19 overpowers the immune system
USC research offers possible explanations as to why older adults and people with metabolic dysfunction have more severe responses to the coronavirus than other individuals.
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Updates on COVID-19 vaccination efforts at USC
Two Keck Medicine of USC experts recently provided an update on the vaccination process, including how they are prioritizing recipients and the safety profile of the Pfizer vaccine.
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COVID-19 vaccines roll into USC health centers: Watch it in GIFs
Some 2,500 doses of extremely cold vaccines arrive to the sound of applause and The Spirit of Troy.
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How USC plans to distribute its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Two Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss the storage and prioritization of roughly 2,500 doses of groundbreaking vaccine.
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Student club helps introduce children to music, whether in person or on Zoom
USC junior Danika Banh created the Music Inspiring Community club to bring regular lessons to underserved elementary school classrooms.
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How working from home has changed us
After March's stay-at-home order took effect, USC researchers studied the impact of widespread work from home on well-being and productivity.
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COVID-19 vaccinations underway at Keck Medicine of USC
Following CDC and state health guidelines, COVID-19 vaccinations at USC are first going to health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic.
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USC musician brings his violin to essential workers during the pandemic
Etienne Gara, artist-in-residence at USC Dornsife's Brain and Creativity Institute, has been staging outdoor classical music concerts for field workers all across California.
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Technology and design keep traditions like lighting the menorah alive
Two USC students collaborate on a social-distanced solution to the complicated logistics of lighting menorah candles together during a pandemic.
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No gym? No problem — USC Rec Sports brings stretches and squats to your home
On-demand and live online classes come right to students, faculty and staff, even during winter break. Choose from yoga, cardio and more, all at a deep discount.
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Nursing alumna joins COVID-19 vaccine trial team
LeighAnn Schmidt MSN ’19 is working on phase one of a COVID-19 vaccine trial, which is focused on safety.
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The unique risk COVID-19 poses for people with diabetes
Keck Medicine experts explain the preventive steps people with diabetes can take to protect their health if they get COVID-19.
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Semi-autonomous robot disinfects cluttered spaces
Created at USC Viterbi, this robot can go most anywhere a person can go, disinfect the space and even check its own work.
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USC enrolling for phase 3 clinical trial to test COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment
Enrollment is available to those who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the last seven days and who have symptoms but do not require hospitalization.
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How will COVID-19 affect our next generation?
USC researchers say in-utero exposure to the coronavirus could cause developmental difficulties and accelerated aging in the century ahead.
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Researchers find evidence of pandemic fatigue; younger and older adults resumed risky social behaviors as COVID-19 progressed
USC study also reveals differences in preventive behavior based on gender, race, education, state of residence, health condition and trusted news source.
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Multidisciplinary team of researchers to measure health safety climate for COVID-19 control in diverse communities
The goal is to develop a tool to influence behavior and slow the spread of virus transmission.
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USC study finds need for national plan to address the impact of COVID-19 on mental health
USC researchers have catalogued mental and physical issues that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Free In-Home Child Care for Essential Workers
Two USC students helped create COVID Child Care, a free service for essential workers during the pandemic.
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USC Expands Mental Health Support for Students
USC has hired dozens of mental health care experts to help students cope with stress and anxiety during the pandemic.
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USC Awards $1.3 Million in Grants to Community Partners Fighting COVID-19
The grants went to local nonprofits and programs focused on food and housing insecurity and remote learning.
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COVID-19 Wastewater Testing at USC Village
To help prevent COVID-19 transmission, a wastewater sampling program has been installed in Cale and Irani Residential College.
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Meeting the Challenge of COVID-19
There are currently more than two dozen research projects underway at USC to advance knowledge of COVID-19.
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Pandemic Spurs Rise in Food Insecurity
New USC Dornsife research reveals that food insecurity in Los Angeles County remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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A COVID-19 Data Archive
USC researchers are aggregating COVID-19 data studies from around the world to advance progress against the disease.
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A Pioneering “Procedure” Mask
USC researchers are developing a procedure face mask for patients to wear during endoscopic treatments.
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Avoiding a “Twindemic”
The USC School of Pharmacy is partnering with the City of L.A. to provide free flu shots to Angelenos.
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Student Immunizations Required
To mitigate the potential impact of COVID-19 and flu during “flu season,” USC has instituted an annual immunization requirement for students.
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Putting Technology in Their Hands
Trojan Outreach has created a fund to distribute 150 Chromebooks to L.A. County school students impacted by COVID-19.
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Keck Enrolling Volunteers for Phase 3 of COVID-19 Clinical Drug Trial
Keck researchers aim to enroll 500 participants in phase 3 of the clinical trial of the experimental vaccine AZD1222.
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Pandemic Forecasting: Looking Ahead
USC Viterbi researchers answer questions about their unique modeling tool and share advice for future forecasters.
Read MoreKeck Enrolling Volunteers for Phase 3 of COVID-19 Clinical Drug Trial
Keck researchers aim to enroll 500 participants in phase 3 of the clinical trial of the experimental vaccine AZD1222.
Pandemic Forecasting: Looking Ahead
USC Viterbi researchers answer questions about their unique modeling tool and share advice for future forecasters.
Popular Festival Goes Online
USC hosted an online physics and astronomy festival for eighth graders unable to make their annual field trip to USC.
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USC Scientists Identify the Order of COVID-19 Symptoms
Knowing which symptoms appear first will help doctors identify COVID-19 patients sooner and make better treatment decisions.
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