Masks affect how kids — and parents — read emotions, USC brain research finds
Decoding emotions, especially sadness, behind masks requires extra brain power, complicating interactions for stressed parents and children in key stages of social-emotional development.
New partnership offers dental care to families experiencing homelessness
When housing is a challenge, dental care can often be neglected. USC’s new partnership with URM Angeles House is helping affected families, including those with young children. Body Copy * For parents without housing, the immediate priority is securing food,...
Acclaimed scholar Andrew Call installed as dean of the USC Leventhal School of Accounting
Call has returned to his Southern California roots to lead one of the premier accounting programs in the nation.
Parenting through disaster: How California’s wildfires are affecting children and families
As families cope with the loss of homes, schools and communities, USC experts offer guidance to help parents and children make sense of tragedy, protect their health and find hope.
Fostering conditions for kindness with Mindful USC
STORY AND VIDEO: Mindful USC offers mindfulness-related programming and events designed to foster connection and compassion among Trojans.
Half match, full life
A transplant method pioneered at USC is making advanced cancer treatment available to all.
Couple Become Game Changers for USC Football and More
Chad and Cari Peets continue their family legacy at USC.
This Family Fights On for USC Football
The Argyros Family continues its legacy of support at USC.
Salton Sea — an area rich with lithium — documented as hot spot for child respiratory issues
A USC study finds boys and girls living closest to the landlocked lake experience more respiratory issues than those farther away.
After Cool puts neighborhood kids center stage
For decades, local students have gained confidence and skills through the 24th Street Theatre program, which is supported by USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign.