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The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC weren't just patients in the vaccine rolloutthey were also actively assisting by sending dozens of D.D.S. students to volunteer in preparation!

Still holding on to that New Year's resolution? USC expert Wendy Wood gives advice on making changes stick.

Trojan students have spearheaded Water Drop LA, an organization dedicated to supplying people experiencing homelessness with bottled water during weekly drops. Every week, volunteers gather to deliver 2,000 gallons of water to people with limited water accessibility in and around Skid Row.

Robot learning is a research field at the intersection of machine learning and robotics, which aims to build more intelligent systems!

Keck Medicine of USC staff may be overwhelmed, but they're still taking the time to ensure each patient is as connected to loved ones as possible.

Risk for prostate cancer is about 75% higher and more than twice as deadly in Black patients. USC researchers want to figure out why.

As the end of the pandemic appears to be in sight, Keck Medicine of USC answers some frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Get to know current and former students who are improving the world and themselves!

Now a good time not only to think about how to celebrate safely this year, but also to consider alternative solutions that let kids enjoy Halloween without it becoming a prolonged exposure to excess sugar!

Social work research expands on behavioral health effects of COVID-19 Professors at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work are investigating how the pandemic is affecting our mental well-being and working to develop strategies for recovery.

Wishing a safe and happy Halloween to Trojans everywhere!

Edward Jones-Lopez, an infectious disease expert at Keck Medicine of USC, answers frequently asked questions on potential vaccines!

These five women are serving in different places and for different parties, but have one thing in common... they're all Trojans!

A new USC-led study suggests a change to the developmental and evolutionary story of the pituitary gland!

As a teenager, Jasmin Sanchez suffered a painful medical emergency that taught her to stand up for herself. Now the first-generation college student is a USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences undergrad determined to advocate for others! via MyUSCStory.org

"The research brings attention to a critical segment of the fault that is expected to snap into a great earthquake at any moment," says one USC expert.

From today onward, musicians and teachers will have to embrace technology to be successful, says one USC Thornton School of Music professor. Streaming, social media, and online video services are obviously important to musicians, but soon other technologies we can’t yet imagine will be a part of our professional lives.

USC researcher Neeraj Sood leads a new collaborative study with Los Angeles and L.A. County that aims to find out if cheaper, faster antigen tests can help officials reopen the region.

"I think it really drove home how important he is to us and how much we love him and no matter the circumstances, we weren’t going to leave him abandoned.

"When the vaccines are first approved, many more people will want them than can be accommodated." Two USC Schaeffer Center experts share their thoughts on how to roll out COVID-19 vaccines.

Longtime educator Jack Feinberg came up with fun kits to ship to students so they could still do physics experiments at home! It’s in his nature.

Congrats to USC faculty Scott Fraser, one of just 90 researchers elected to the National Academy of Medicine!

Does your Nokia from 20 years ago still have 3% battery life? One USC Viterbi School of Engineering professor aims to bring long-lasting battery life back to cell phones!

Three alumni find themselves in a unique scenario: teaching a piece they learned as freshmen to current USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance students!

Just as in 2016, a new USC study finds that automated accounts and foreign interference are infesting social media conversations about the upcoming election.

"Everybody has the ability to work on something that fascinates them. As long as it’s in the service of 'Let’s save babies.'"

Not only can it lift spirits, but USC research shows that playing a musical instrument can protect against dementia!

USC Schaeffer Center Senior Fellow and USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Professor Neeraj Sood joins Mayor Eric Garcetti and health department experts to announce a new coronavirus rapid antigen testing study.

Need a Trojan treat? Decorate for spooky season with our downloadable USC pumpkin carving stencils! #FrightOn!

The Health Sciences Campus is playing a special role in the 2020 general election as a vote center for the surrounding community.

Two new questions added to the USC Dornsife Daybreak Poll this year predict that the national popular vote for president could be much closer than most polls are predicting. They also suggest Trump will once again win the election in the Electoral College.

A new Keck Medicine of USC clinical trial will test deep brain stimulation as a potential Alzheimer’s treatment!

Events for National Transfer Student Week are going on now, but opportunties to connect are always!

We remember Gayle Garner Roski, a longtime patron of the arts within the university and across Los Angeles.

The very selective awards recognize significant accomplishments by leading scholars in their fields!