Spotlight Collection

From research to student life to ways USC is working to address pressing global issues through focused moonshot initiatives, our coverage spotlights the best of the best.

University

President Folt outlines ‘moonshots’ including computer, health sciences initiatives

Person using Facebook on a phone

Science/Technology

USC study reveals the key reason why fake news spreads on social media

Health

Antihistamines prevent ‘Asian flush’ — alcohol-induced facial redness — but pose risks

William Shakespeare

Humanities

Six reasons Shakespeare remains relevant 400 years after his death

An illustration of people interacting with the Frontiers of Computing Initiative.

Science/Technology

A new frontier: Why USC is investing $1 billion into advancing computing research

USC Microelectronics Commons hub: computer chip

Science/Technology

Defense Department awards nearly $27M for USC-led coalition to boost microelectronics production for 5G/6G

USC Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science sign

Science/Technology

Celebrating the newly named Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

Ai illustration

Science/Technology

Can AI teach other AI? USC researchers say yes

Keith Shutta in USC Hotel Garden

Science/Technology

Revamped USC Hotel Garden provides fresh produce to campus restaurants

Carol L Folt meeting at Sustainability Hub

University

Optimism and determination mark grand opening of USC’s new Sustainability Hub

USC sustainability fellows: Katherine Baker, David Bañuelas, Matthew Coopilton, Jason Niu, Anna Vinton

Science/Technology

USC’s first Sustainability Solutions postdocs help shape a greener future

University

Latest solar venture powers USC toward a greener future

breast cancer screening

Health

Could a simple blood test detect cancer?

Health

Proposed building offers a blueprint for improving community health

Dementia risk: sedentary illustration

Health

Large amounts of sedentary time linked with higher risk of dementia in older adults

home repair illustration

Health

Fixing palliative care’s image problem could boost its use

Athletics

Jennifer Cohen named USC director of athletics

Photo of new USC Athletics performance center.

Athletics

USC unveils strategic vision to transform athletics facilities

Rawlinson Stadium: rendering

Athletics

New Rawlinson Stadium set to be home of USC women’s soccer and lacrosse

Carol L. Folt and Leonard N. Moore

Athletics

Folt encourages student-athletes at conference to be their ‘authentic’ selves

USC Capital Campus

University

USC establishes new campus in the heart of Washington, D.C.

USC students with hands raised at a spirit rally

University

After a historic jump in applications, USC offers admission to promising group of diverse students

Erroll Southers

Policy/Law

Sitting down with the new L.A. Police Commission president, USC’s Erroll Southers

students walking in USC Village

University

To recruit rural students, USC joins national network of top-tier universities