My USC Story

The University of Southern California is more than its two campuses, more than its rich history in growing with the region, and more than its contributions to the myriad intellectual, artistic, and new enterprises that are the hallmark of Los Angeles. USC is more than 400,000 alumni, student scholars, researchers, teachers, physicians, nurses, and professional staff. Every Trojan has her or his reasons that draw them to The Trojan Family—each story unique from one another—and we are proud to share some of these USC stories with you.

These Students Fight Climate Change With Art

These Students Fight Climate Change With Art

USC’s Helenes Mark a Century of Service, Spirit and Sisterhood

USC’s Helenes Mark a Century of Service, Spirit and Sisterhood

Master’s student hopes to bridge the gap in disability representation

Master’s student hopes to bridge the gap in disability representation

Ke Huy Quan: From Short Round to Romantic Lead in Just Four Long Decades

Ke Huy Quan: From Short Round to Romantic Lead in Just Four Long Decades

Japanese émigré gets law license — six decades after his death — with help from USC alumni

Japanese émigré gets law license — six decades after his death — with help from USC alumni

Smithsonian names Doris Sung one of the sixteen innovators to watch in 2022

Smithsonian names Doris Sung one of the sixteen innovators to watch in 2022

New group seeks to build community among Asian faculty and staff

New group seeks to build community among Asian faculty and staff

Esports: The Future of Gaming

Esports: The Future of Gaming

Student’s first novel peels back layers of friendship, her second will tackle racism

Student’s first novel peels back layers of friendship, her second will tackle racism

USC Names Dr. Shaun Harper University Professor

USC Names Dr. Shaun Harper University Professor

Alumna advocates for social justice as a California state senator

Alumna advocates for social justice as a California state senator

Political science major brings global experiences to bear on societal problems

Political science major brings global experiences to bear on societal problems

The Marvels’ lands USC Thornton School professor Laura Karpman From ‘What If…?’ as Composer

The Marvels’ lands USC Thornton School professor Laura Karpman From ‘What If…?’ as Composer

An Actress, Pilot and Engineer: One Student Does It All

An Actress, Pilot and Engineer: One Student Does It All

USC Alumna, Deniz Burnham, Beats Out 12,000 Applicants to Join NASA’s Newest Astronaut Class

USC Alumna, Deniz Burnham, Beats Out 12,000 Applicants to Join NASA’s Newest Astronaut Class

DeRozan changed NBA by ‘speaking out’ about mental health

DeRozan changed NBA by ‘speaking out’ about mental health

Olympian Allyson Felix Is Racing to Improve Healthcare for Black Moms

Olympian Allyson Felix Is Racing to Improve Healthcare for Black Moms

Dark & Lovely joins forces with Storm Reid on initiative to close opportunity gap for Black girls

Dark & Lovely joins forces with Storm Reid on initiative to close opportunity gap for Black girls

Inaugural Iger-Bay scholar explores identity and justice

Inaugural Iger-Bay scholar explores identity and justice

Award-winning journalism alumna returns to academia to reshape how stories are told

Award-winning journalism alumna returns to academia to reshape how stories are told

Trending Everywhere

Trending Everywhere

Miss Black Pasadena aims to fulfill dream of becoming a doctor

Miss Black Pasadena aims to fulfill dream of becoming a doctor

Student launches hair care line for Black men

Student launches hair care line for Black men

Black Lives at USC Viterbi: Jevon’s Story

Black Lives at USC Viterbi: Jevon’s Story

Black Lives at USC Viterbi: Princess’s Story

Black Lives at USC Viterbi: Princess’s Story

Randy Hill’s Army Service Ended in 1984. He Still Serves Veterans — With AI, Graphics and VR

Randy Hill’s Army Service Ended in 1984. He Still Serves Veterans — With AI, Graphics and VR

Alumna survives fire and autoimmune disease, then runs a Fortune 500 Company

Alumna survives fire and autoimmune disease, then runs a Fortune 500 Company

USC Viterbi Student and Air Force Officer Makes Plans to Go to Space

USC Viterbi Student and Air Force Officer Makes Plans to Go to Space

Trojan Air Force cadet, a first-generation student, has his eyes on the skies

Trojan Air Force cadet, a first-generation student, has his eyes on the skies

Injury puts Navy veteran on path toward medicine

Injury puts Navy veteran on path toward medicine