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USC awarded $8.8 million for sustainability research initiatives
GREEN WEEK: The funds support sustainability-focused research projects on alternative energies and pollution reduction, as well as efforts to help shade L.A. neighborhoods to improve quality of life
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Impact of Assignment: Earth on USC campuses already evident
GREEN WEEK: The university has made tremendous strides since announcing its all-encompassing sustainability framework five months ago.
Read MoreMind-body practices lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes
New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC reveals mind-body practices are highly effective at reducing blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Exposure to air pollution worsens COVID-19 outcomes, even among the fully vaccinated
Researchers from USC and Kaiser Permanente conducted the first individual-level study of air pollution exposure and COVID-19 vaccination.
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Can school choice lead to segregation?
Research by USC Marshall professor Kalinda Ukanwa suggests an unintended consequence of open school choice.
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How L.A.’s culinary roots lie in its Mexican tradition
USC Dornsife’s Sarah Portnoy provides a guide to L.A.’s culinary history, its cultural shifts and its transformation.
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Keck Hospital of USC named top performer by leading heath care performance improvement compapy
Hospital receives a five-star ranking from Vizient Inc. for excellence in delivering high-quality care.
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Dad brain is real: Study reveals men’s brains change after baby arrives
Psychologist Darby Saxbe discusses why studying these changes in parents is important and what she hopes to tackle next.
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USC hosts West Coast premiere of Monica Bill Barnes & Company: The Running Show
USC Kaufman student dancers are put to the test with just four days between auditions and the final show.
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LGBTQ+ History Month: A time to honor the past and build community in the present
Series of in-person events planned throughout October for USC students, faculty and staff.
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Next-generation liquid biopsy detects nano-sized signs of breast cancer in early-stage patients
A USC-led team of researchers finds remarkable results with the blood test in a small group of patients.
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Low-calorie sugar substitute consumption during adolescence appears to impair memory later in life
Scientists using lab models find that eating FDA-approved levels of saccharin, ACE-K and stevia early in life may result in several changes to the body, including in brain regions involved in memory and reward-motivated behavior.
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USC’s zero waste football game is Saturday
USC won the Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge in 2021-22 in both football (USC’s third win) and men's basketball.
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Impressive numbers shape the USC Class of 2026
With a strong showing by first generation college students, USC’s newest class is off and running. Academic achievement and diversity are key characteristics of the USC freshman class.
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Fasting-mimicking diet reduces signs of dementia in mice
Short cycles of a low-calorie diet that replicates fasting appeared to reduce inflammation and delay cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Disadvantaged workers face more challenges in retirement, too
As Healthy Aging Month winds down, research from USC Price’s Emma Aguila documents the varied work pathways of America’s increasingly diverse older workforce.
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Women still less likely to be hired, promoted, mentored or even have their research cited
Researchers at USC’s Information Sciences Institute used artificial intelligence to study gender disparities in science.
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K-pop takes center stage at USC concert, dance competition and academic forum
Events include an academic examination of the phenomenon as well as a concert featuring Korean musical artists Sejeong Kim and Kingdom.
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In a warmer world, half of all species are on the move — but where are they going?
A new computer modeling tool provides a more accurate analysis of species’ movement amid climate change. What it’s finding is bleaker than experts expected.
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50 years ago, USC’s Information Sciences Institute was tapped to design and run the internet
From a three-person shop in 1972 to an institute of more than 400 today, ISI continues to lead the way in computing research.
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Traditional incentives don’t offset COVID vaccine hesitancy
New study finds financial incentives and other behavioral nudges made little difference among certain groups.
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The Rev. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray retires from USC
Since his arrival at USC in 2004, Murray trained about 1,000 faith leaders in the “Murray Method,” equipping them to transform their communities as he had helped transform South L.A. in his first career as a pastor.
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Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer’s Disease risk
A mutation in a microprotein is connected to a significant increase in the risk for Alzheimer’s and highlights a possible target for treatment, a USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study finds.
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Julia M. Ritter installed as dean of the USC Kaufman School of Dance
The accomplished public artist and academic leader promises to be a “partner in dance to do things that matter.”
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Book bans reflect outdated beliefs about how children read
USC Dornsife’s Trisha Tucker notes that nearly 1,600 books were targeted in 2021 — the highest number of attempted book bans since tracking began more than 20 years ago.
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Governor names USC’s Erroll Southers to Commission on the State of Hate
The panel will review data on hate crimes in California, provide resources for victims and make policy recommendations to better protect people’s civil rights.
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Some forms of elder abuse worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic
A study led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC — the first direct comparison of elder abuse data before and during the pandemic — found increased reports of physical and emotional abuse.
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First-of-its-kind media studies lab launches at USC to amplify Black social change makers on West Coast
Journalism instructor and scholar Allissa V. Richardson will lead the Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab at USC Annenberg.
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USC kicks off Latinx Heritage Month: ‘As individuals we are strong, but as a community, we are powerful’
Unity is celebrated during a virtual kickoff event and live viewing party. Latinx Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
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Iran, U.S. appear unlikely to reach a new nuclear deal, leaving everyone more unsafe
A USC nuclear nonproliferation expert explains why Iran was always unlikely to return to the 2015 international agreement that limited its nuclear weapon development.
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Keck Medicine of USC names Shannon Bradley as health system’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer
Bradley will develop strategies and initiatives to foster an equitable and inclusive environment and ensure culturally sensitive care for patients.
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Moral values explain differences in COVID-19 vaccination rates across U.S. counties
Research from USC Dornsife shows that moral values predict regional differences in COVID-19 vaccination rates beyond structural, demographic and political barriers to vaccination.
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USC-LADWP agreement taps into offsite solar power for the university and its neighbors
The agreement will provide a quarter of USC’s electricity with power from a solar farm in Mojave. It also brings new opportunities for residents in nearby communities to gain access to affordable solar power.
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Cold shutdown reduces risk of disaster at Ukraine nuclear plant — but combat around spent fuel still poses a threat
USC nuclear safety expert Najmedin Meshkati explains cold shutdown, what it means for the safety of the nuclear power plant, and the ongoing risks to the plant’s spent fuel.
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COVID-19 mutations are accelerated by virus-fighting enzyme in human cells
The findings by a team of USC researchers could help scientists predict new coronavirus variants and subvariants and give them a leg up on producing effective vaccines.
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Title IX contributed to gains in entertainment fields, USC School of Cinematic Arts dean says
TITLE IX: Elizabeth M. Daley is grateful for landmark federal law that helped girls and women to pursue their dreams.
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USC, Hebrew Union College celebrate 50 years as partners — and look ahead
Leaders of the two institutions note that the unique partnership is a national model.
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USC Latinx Heritage Month to celebrate inclusivity starting Thursday
“This is a great opportunity to come together as family,” says La CASA supervisor Leticia Delgado.
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President Folt touts USC’s role in a more sustainable and equitable L.A. at annual Business Council summit
Event featuring UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti examines the city’s clean energy future, water resources and drought, revitalizing buildings with carbon-free power and more.
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Balancing support and independence for older adults
Gerontology alumna Adria Navarro connects older adults with community resources while promoting their self-determination.
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Study finds subtle structural brain alterations in youth with suicidal behaviors
The ENIGMA Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors consortium analyzed data from 18 studies worldwide to examine associations between brain structure and suicide attempt in young people with major depressive disorder.
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Teaching students to engage with L.A.’s diverse cultures
USC Annenberg’s Oscar Garza is a veteran journalist who has worked in TV, print, radio and digital platforms and has spent most of his career in cultural journalism.
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MHART pilot program launches to help students experiencing mental health crises
Through the program — part of USC’s prioritization of Trojans’ mental health and well-being — students will be able to meet with a certified licensed mental health professional from USC Student Health.
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USC drama students premiere original work at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The student work revives a beloved tradition linking the USC School of Dramatic Arts and the largest arts festival in the world.
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COVID-19: U.S. life expectancy continued to decrease in 2021, study finds
Despite the vaccination rollout, 2021 reductions in life expectancy appear to exceed those in 2020 — and racial disparities have persisted, researchers say.
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National Science Foundation grant will support immigration and criminal justice research
USC Gould Professor Emily Ryo’s project will also create a unique dataset of immigration courts and judges.
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Trojan Title IX trailblazer never hesitates to challenge the status quo
TITLE IX: Dorothy Wright Nelson went from dean of the USC Gould School of Law to serving as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
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From the forge to the field: The story (and the person) behind the Trojan sword and armor
The pieces are as iconic as Traveler, the Trojan Marching Band and the football program itself. But where the armament is crafted couldn’t be any farther from the bright lights and boisterous crowd of the Coliseum.
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Good Vibrations
Seniors Shannon Brownlee and Chloe Duckworth’s startup uses software that can detect emotions from speech patterns and translate them into vibrations.
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