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Can policy decisions reduce our appetite for meat?
USC experts weigh in on combating climate change with plant-based food.
USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move
STORY AND VIDEO: Researchers have developed a new model that combines generative AI and satellite data to accurately forecast wildfire spread.
Andrew Call named dean of USC Leventhal School of Accounting
Call — known for his inclusive decision-making, innovative teaching and influential research — comes to USC from Arizona State.
USC researchers turn the body’s B cells into tiny surveillance machines, antibody factories
The technology could be used to treat or prevent chronic diseases or infections such as HIV.
New USC pharmacy opens on University Park Campus
The pharmacy in King Hall, near the Engemann Student Health Center, more than doubles the space of the previous location, and increases services as well.
USC researchers detect massive internet outage in Bangladesh amid civil unrest
“To take a country of nearly 170 million people off the Internet is a drastic step,” says John Heidemann of USC Viterbi’s Information Sciences Institute.
USC architecture pipeline course helps high school students prep for college — and beyond
The USC School of Architecture A-LAB program is preparing students who will diversify the architecture profession. Watch the video.
Mental health disparities in L.A. County worsened during COVID pandemic, study shows
Depression risk grew more common among non-white residents, with the largest effects in areas hit hardest by pandemic deaths.
Drug middlemen in the hot seat: Q&A with USC Schaeffer Center’s Erin Trish
USC Schaeffer Center research on “pharmacy benefit managers” has the attention of the FTC and Congress, which has called executives to testify next week.
USC Schaeffer Institute launches new initiative to improve public policy
The Behavioral Science & Policy Initiative will work to understand people’s beliefs and behaviors and create policies that better fit people’s needs.
Will Biden drop out of the presidential race?
Political historian Jeffery Jenkins weighs in on Biden’s situation and how members of Congress could play a role.
How USC engineers are using ultrasound to restore vision
A USC Viterbi research team is using non-invasive technologies to target degenerative visual impairments.
Student’s ‘angel’ lifts up Microsoft’s wide-area network
Pooria Namyar collaborated with Microsoft on Soroush, named for a figure in Persian mythology, to address critical scalability challenges in the cloud ecosystem.
The welcoming community that greeted USC’s first openly transgender social work grad student
Christina Munguia credits her graduate school journey as a life-changing experience of acceptance and personal growth.
Witnessing violence harms brains of older teens, but ‘transcendent thinking’ may be an antidote
Teens who think about social issues and violence in reflective ways show greater resilience to the effects of violence exposure on their brain development, USC research finds.
2024 Republican National Convention: USC experts available
The Republican National Convention will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15-18, 2024. USC experts are available to provide commentary on various aspects of the convention.
New ‘smart bandages’ hold potential for revolutionizing treatment of chronic wounds
USC researchers are co-leading an effort to develop advanced electronic bandages and other tools to improve chronic wound monitoring and healing.
Brutal heatwave sparks wildfires across California
USC researchers are actively developing solutions to combat wildfires. They are available to discuss the ongoing blazes and the promising research underway that could help mitigate future threats.
Cirrhosis affects twice as many transgender adults as cisgender adults
The study from Keck Medicine of USC suggests a need for more supportive, preventive care.
USC Family Caregiver Support Center launches innovative caregiving educational program
CalGrows grant-funded project focuses on the needs of care workers serving adults with Alzheimer’s disease.
How AI might help in diagnosing mild concussions
A USC undergraduate student’s research could offer vital insights in diagnosing traumatic brain injury early with 99% accuracy.
No GPS, no problem: Quantum sensing tools to the rescue when signals from satellites aren’t available
USC Viterbi Information Sciences Institute researchers are working on instruments that can be used to navigate when GPS is down.
Los Angeles County faces dual challenges: Food insecurity and nutrition insecurity
USC Dornsife study finds 1.4 million adults are affected by both food and nutrition insecurity, with young adults, Hispanics and Asians at greatest risk.
USC researchers pioneer new brain imaging technique through clear ‘window’ in patient’s head
A Keck School of Medicine of USC research team showed that functional ultrasound imaging can record brain activity through a transparent implant.
Think you’re funny? ChatGPT might be funnier
A USC psychology study shows that AI-generated jokes tickle funny bones more than those created by people, raising concerns about the technology’s threat to entertainment jobs.
$59M boost enhances USC Dornsife’s Understanding America Study and nationwide research
National Institute on Aging grants increase study participant diversity, add data sources and fund research on Alzheimer’s and related dementia.
Discovery of vast sex differences in cellular activity has major implications for disease treatment
Study comparing the genetic activity of mitochondria, the cell’s power plants, in males and females finds extreme differences, suggesting certain disease therapies must be tailored to each sex.
Unraveling the mysteries of stem cells
New research harnesses machine learning and imaging to give unprecedented insight into stem cell behavior that could enable future lifesaving therapies.
USC experts can discuss newly approved Alzheimer’s drug and related dementia research
The FDA just approved another amyloid-clearing drug that in studies modestly delayed decline and came with risks.
Air pollution exposure during childhood linked directly to adult bronchitis symptoms in new research
Asthma and symptoms of bronchitis in youth do not fully account for the association in a USC study that underlines the need to reduce pollution.
How the American quest for independence fueled a worldwide movement
USC Dornsife historian Nathan Perl-Rosenthal examines how July 4, 1776, kicked off a global “age of revolution.”
2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count: USC expert available to discuss methodology
The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is the largest census of unsheltered persons in the United States.
USC Leonard Davis School awarded $3M to enhance financial, workplace security for family caregivers
The project will leverage tech innovations and cover critical topics such as long-term services, financial planning, end-of-life care and workplace benefits.
Doctoral student tackles the environmental impact of spacecraft re-entry
osé P. Ferreira, a doctoral candidate in astronautical engineering, has received the prestigious Space for Sustainability Award from the European Space Agency.
Trojan Keith Levy stays true to Sherry Vine’s unique voice
A legendary drag performer discusses his alter ego’s 34-year career, the evolving art of drag performance and staying true to oneself.
Loss of salt, body fluids may play key role in kidney regeneration
Results of a new USC study suggest a new therapeutic approach to chronic kidney disease.
A stage for persuasion: Political theater in the 2024 presidential debate
As President Biden and former President Trump gear up for their first debate of the 2024 election season, USC experts explore the enduring connections between politics and theater.
Biden vs. Trump: USC experts available to discuss first major presidential debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season.
What to expect from tonight’s presidential debate: Q&A with USC’s Christian Grose
During tonight’s first Biden-Trump debate of 2024, the spotlight will be on how each candidate leverages the elements of political theater to shape the narrative of their campaign.
Post Dobbs, some states saw deep declines in prescriptions for birth control and emergency contraceptive pills
USC study: Women residing in states with the most restrictive abortion policies after the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v Wade also experienced declines in the use of birth control pills and
Politics and theater: USC experts discuss the power of performance ahead of Biden vs. Trump debate
From the earliest days of democracy to the spectacle of modern campaign rallies, politicians have long understood the importance of a compelling performance to persuade audiences and garner
Key USC researchers building dementia cost model to help patients, families
Knowing the actual costs of dementia could help families plan their budgets and support needs, inform treatment and caregiving options, and shape health care policy.
States with strict abortion policies saw biggest declines in birth control, emergency contraceptive use after ‘Dobbs’
USC study suggests Supreme Court’s abortion decision has had wider ramifications for women’s reproductive health than previously thought.
USC Visions and Voices announces 2024-25 lineup
“Visions and Voices opens your eyes to what the world is,” one student coordinator says of the USC arts and humanities series.
Q&A with Aya Gruber: The link between law and feminism
An expert in criminal law and feminist legal theory, Gruber is a powerful voice for women’s rights in the courtroom and the classroom.
USC marching band section leader’s fight for climate justice is personal
Giancarlo Ceja is determined to advocate for low-income neighborhoods affected by rising temperatures and pollution.
The Supreme Court’s ‘Dobbs’ ruling, 2 years later: It’s about more than just abortion
The rollback of Roe v. Wade added fuel to a contentious nationwide debate that now extends well beyond the right to terminate a pregnancy. USC experts discuss Dobbs’ lasting impacts and potential in
Student discovers family heirloom while working on USC capstone project
USC Price students helped LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes improve its data collection. In the process, one of them discovered his father’s exhibit at the museum.
Taking Over the “Family Business”
Brent Watson ’04 Assistant Athletic Director for DevelopmentUSC Athletics We don’t usually think of the show Succession when it comes to USC Advancement, but in the case of Brent Watson ’04, an
Using AI to help revitalize an endangered Indigenous language
Jared Coleman, who this year earned his doctorate in computer science from USC Viterbi, developed AI tools to help preserve the critically endangered language of his great-grandparents.
How AI can keep cybersecurity analysts from drowning in a sea of data
Experts at USC’s Information Sciences Institute are looking to artificial intelligence to bolster cybersecurity strategies — and ease the strain on analysts.
Trojans celebrate resilience and being ‘Free to Live Out Loud’ at virtual Juneteenth event
More than 150 people attend a live viewing party to enjoy catered lunch and community.
Trojan leads clinical trials to improve neurologic rehabilitation
Emily Rosario directs the Research Institute at Casa Colina in Pomona. Her work helps bring new interventions into clinical practice.
Experts converge at USC Music, Health, and Policy workshop
USC Thornton Dean Jason King and LA Opera soprano Renée Fleming were among the speakers at the workshop hosted at Cammilleri Hall on the University Park Campus.
New AI system detects rare epileptic seizures
USC researchers developed a system to accurately detect epileptic seizure types, improving the diagnosis of complex cases, even in young children.
How a microscopic coastal creature may become deadlier in our changing climate
USC Dornsife doctoral candidate Kyla Kelly is studying how various factors impact deadly Pseudo-nitzschia blooms.
Dobbs, 2 years later: Abortion and the 2024 election
USC experts discuss how the 2022 rollback of Roe v. Wade has changed reproductive rights and access across the country, and how these critical issues might shape voter behavior and decisions in
Are mixed emotions real? New research says yes
With help from a little movie magic, USC researchers reveal the unique brain activity of mixed emotions, verifying they are more than a figment of the mind.
Mothers pay more out of pocket when pregnancy crosses two calendar years
The USC Schaeffer Center study suggests that women with high-deductible health plans pay more out-of-pocket for maternity care when pregnancies span two calendar years, facing annual deductibles twice.
Study: Regulators ‘jumping genes’ could be new targets for aging research and treatment
Transposons, genes that can relocate to different parts of the genome, are repressed earlier in life but get more active with age and are associated with age-related disease and decline.
USC Rossier professor explores how housing policies are linked to school integration and desegregation
Huriya Jabbar’s work is supported by a grant from the American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences.
‘Blacklist’ art installation recalls dark chapter in U.S. history
A hidden gem just outside the USC Fisher Museum of Art centers the “Hollywood Ten” and freedom of speech.
USC School of Dramatic Arts to offer free tuition for its MFA programs
The acting and dramatic writing degrees will have tuition costs waived for incoming and current students starting in the fall.
USC study confirms the rotation of Earth’s inner core has slowed
A new study provides clear evidence that the inner core began to decrease its speed around 2010.
Bridging equity gaps through vision care
Study incorporates diversity, equity and inclusion into a clinical trial for age-related macular degeneration, aiming to restore vision and rebuild trust in marginalized communities.
Teen dreams: Shima Oliaee talks about her latest series and how she made it as an artist
The Trojan and award-winning podcaster — a first-generation Middle Eastern American who grew up in Reno — was a classically trained singer determined to make it in music.
Dispelling the misleading myth of the ‘model minority’
Data uncovers hidden needs that defy the common perception of all Asian Americans as well-educated, healthy, self-sufficient and problem-free.
Weekly podcast helps students and alumni perfect their job-hunting skills
Advice from USC Dornsife’s John Foulger: Keep your resume simple and don't rely too heavily on AI to produce a cover letter.
Q&A with Ann Owens: Why California struggles with affordable housing
Owens, an expert in social inequality, explains how California’s affordable housing crisis unfolded and the ways the state could fix the problem.