USC names 5 University and Distinguished Professors
The recognition — among USC’s highest faculty honors — rewards scholarly success. Honorees are nominated by their faculty colleagues.
Marine microbiologist awarded prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship
USC Dornsife scholar Julia Schwartzman joins a select group of science luminaries that includes nearly 60 Nobel laureates.
Medicare beneficiaries face much higher drug costs as plans quickly shift to coinsurance
USC research finds most stand-alone Part D plans now link out-of-pocket costs of many brand name drugs to often-inflated list prices.
Valentines Day in the digital age: Yes, just about everything has changed
USC experts agree: Online dating and shopping have many of us wondering if a day dedicated to romantic love might be passé.
Maja Matarić elected to the National Academy of Engineers
The USC Viterbi professor is recognized for “contributions to human-robot interaction and socially assistive robotics.”
Popular weight loss, diabetes drug shows promise in reducing cravings for alcohol
USC-led trial confirms side effect: Semaglutide, better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake.
‘My second book … was mostly ignored, but when it wasn’t ignored, it was hated’
Danzy Senna, professor of English and author of the acclaimed novel Colored Television, discusses overcoming bad reviews and her “descriptive, not prescriptive” approach.
USC-led study finds potential new drug target for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers used a combination of animal models, human brain tissue and molecular analysis to reveal a link between Alzheimer’s disease and issues with cell function and cholesterol in the brain.
Stacy L. Smith selected for Irvine Foundation Leadership Award
The USC Annenberg professor is among seven recipients recognized for advancing innovative solutions to California’s toughest challenges.
Earth’s inner core is less solid than previously thought
USC study reveals the inner core is undergoing structural transformation.
