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Award-winning alumni
82
Oscar winners
300+
Grammy award winners
20+
Theatre performances annually
Located in the entertainment capital of the world, USC is the perfect venue for burgeoning artists in any genre.
Justin Chien and the Trojan Stunt Team help Hollywood get the fight just right
USC alum Chien, who recently starred in The Brothers Sun on Netflix, is a master of combining storytelling and choreography.
Read MoreMusic and culture at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
For more than 100 years, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has kept a finger on the pulse of music, politics, religion and culture. Where else could you see both a pope and a pop star?
Read More2 USC faculty members named 2024 Guggenheim Fellows
Mathematician Paul Newton will use the prestigious fellowship to investigate cancer models; composer Nicolás Lell Benavides will complete several musical works.
Read MoreHow USC helped propel hip-hop innovation
Some of the foremost innovators in hip-hop are part of the Trojan Family. USC artists and scholars look back on 50 years of the art form – and forward to its future evolution.
Read MoreUsing art for medical healing
A vibrant collection of USC programs infuses arts activities into health care to soften the hospital setting, support patients’ recovery and lift their spirits.
Read MoreCould computer science aid the next Jimi Hendrix?
With award-winning music education app Notey’s World, Adithya Bellathur and a team of USC alumni seek to encourage new guitarists and musicians.
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