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A USC-led research team identified a gene that may someday help treat a rare heart muscle disease in infants.
The home of the USC School of Dramatic Arts — a former church — has received one of the region’s most distinguished honors in historic preservation.
The move builds on USC’s strengths in social science research and creates new opportunities to connect that work with public policy.
About 150,000 people came to what has become the largest literary and cultural festival in the nation. See our favorite photos from a fun-filled weekend.
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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Beong-Soo Kim Unanimously Elected 13th President of USC
A visionary leader, Kim will advance the university’s national and global excellence. He has led USC as interim president since July.
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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.
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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.
