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USC scholars explain how the classic A Christmas Carol shaped and preserved the beloved winter holiday.
A Keck Medicine of USC expert helps you decide what to do when an unexpected medical problem arises.
With Krampus-based movies, comic books and festivities growing in popularity, the scary Alpine holiday legend has gained a firm foothold in America.
USC bestowed the first-ever USC-Ratan Tata Award to Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy, and also granted awards to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of Biocon and tech entrepreneur Sandeep Tandon.
25 for ’25: Our favorite USC News stories of the year
National titles. Groundbreaking discoveries. Moving performances. And lifelong memories. All year, Trojans’ tales have kept us inspired; take a look at some of our favorites.
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Tackling Policy Challenges Overseas
The group of Trojans spent two weeks in Buenos Aires exploring the nexus between formal and informal sectors in housing, land, labor and other areas.
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The water wars of the future are here today
What social rejection teaches your brain
USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move
Bringing Shade to Los Angeles Before The Olympics
ShadeLA, a new USC-led initiative, unites civic, academic and community partners to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure — building lasting heat resilience for Angelenos well beyond 2028.
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Research That Saves Lives
As one of the nation’s leading research institutions, USC is a place where bold ideas and cross-disciplinary collaboration fuel discovery and innovation. Our researchers tackle society’s most urgent challenges, delivering solutions that save lives and improve communities around the world.
More Than a Half Million Trojans
With the latest class of graduates, there are now more than a half million USC alumni worldwide. It’s a milestone reached by few institutions.
A Global Leader in AI
As the world looks more and more to artificial intelligence for help in countless ways, USC researchers are at the forefront of this groundbreaking field.
