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No one knows what the world will look like 15 years from now. New dean of @dornsife.usc.edu, James Bullock, says that’s exactly why liberal arts matter — they give students skills that never expire.
New USC Dornsife dean touts the value of the liberal arts
Astrophysicist and former UC Irvine dean James Bullock discusses public scholarship’s power and why asking big questions matters
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Ballot initiatives let voters decide directly on issues, from taxes to housing. @marshall.usc.edu research tracks how the rules around them have shifted over the last 70 years.
America and direct democracy: Q&A with John Matsusaka
USC’s Matsusaka on efforts to reduce voters’ ability to propose ballot props.
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Remember solving the Pythagoras theorem? A $3M NSF grant will help @dornsife.usc.edu advance geometry research and train future STEM leaders.
$3M NSF grant funds USC Dornsife math research and training
Five-year Research Training Group award will fund groundbreaking research while supporting students and educators across Los Angeles
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Healing the brain after a stroke? It once seemed impossible. @keck.usc.edu found that stem cell transplants help mice regrow brain cells days after injury.
Stem cell transplant for stroke leads to brain cell growth and functional recovery in mice
Related News $3.95 million CIRM grant establishes USC ASCEND Center to make stem cell-derived organ models accessible to all March 11, 2024 USC Stem Cell welcomes new leader, renowned physician-scientist […]
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Medical discoveries are happening daily, but getting them to patients can take years. A $10M Renaud Family gift powers a new program at the @marshall.usc.edu to close that gap.
USC Marshall Announces $10 Million Gift from Ronald and Marianne Renaud to Establish Business of Healthcare Innovation Program
This catalytic funding will launch the Renaud Family Business of Healthcare Innovation Program, empowering students, faculty, and businesses to tackle society’s most pressing health and wellness challenges.
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This week we officially welcomed Dr. Yang Chai as dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry—renowned scientist, visionary leader, and Trojan through and through.
Yang Chai installed as dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
The clinician-scientist is also the school’s associate dean of research and served as interim dean.
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A degree can add decades to your life. @uscleonarddavis.bsky.social research shows education slows biological aging and helps people live longer.

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A new study by USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology researchers shows that Americans with less education are aging faster than their peers with more schooling, and the gap has grown over the last 30 years.
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Film. Music. Sports. Gaming. Tech. With a new center at @gould.usc.edu, students can train for the legal careers shaping the world’s fastest-growing industries.
USC Gould unveils Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media & Technology Law under director Jeff Schneider | USC Gould School of Law
USC Gould School of Law has launched the Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media & Technology Law, an interdisciplinary hub designed to prepare students for careers at the intersection of law, business, and innovation. Jeff Schneider (JD 1991), an accomplished entertainment attorney and longtime educator, has been appointed as the Center's inaugural executive director.
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Medicine is moving at light speed — curing rare diseases and personalizing care with AI. @schaeffer.usc.edu highlights that the FDA regulatory approval processes must catch up.
Former FDA Leaders Say New Policies Needed to Boost Medical Innovation - September 26, 2025 - USC Schaeffer
Advances in rare disease treatments and clinical trial tools demand new regulatory frameworks, former commissioners said a Schaeffer Center conference on FDA reform. - September 26, 2025
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Building a kidney from scratch? Yes! @keck.usc.edu researchers have grown the most advanced kidney structures yet that could one day help 100K+ Americans waiting for transplants.
USC Stem Cell-led team makes major advance toward building a synthetic kidney
Scientists combine kidney filtering and urine-concentrating components to create “assembloids,” the most mature and complex kidney structures ever grown in a lab and a tool for developing new therapies.
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While fans cheer, these Trojans calculate. Inside @marshall.usc.edu's Sports Research Lab, students are decoding every play to give USC Football an edge.

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The Trojans — seen coming onto the field to face Michigan State on Sept. 20 — are using real-time data to make key decisions. (USC Photo/Bryce Dechert)
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A new home for health. @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social just opened its largest outpatient site in Pasadena, with 15 specialties, 4 stories, and world-class Trojan care.
Keck Medicine of USC debuts new, state-of-the-art Pasadena location
Keck Medicine hosts ribbon-cutting event for new state-of-the-art medical office building in Pasadena.
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Career changes are tough, but the Trojan Network can help. @marshall.usc.edu MBAs share how they have gone from aerospace to video games, proving no pivot is too big.
From Career Pivots to Community: Alumni Insights for the Trojan MBA Journey
USC Marshall MBA alumni share insights on reinvention, connection, and the power of the Trojan Network.
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The University of Southern California @usc.edu · 7d
Happy 145th Birthday, USC! From the first class of 53 students to a Trojan Family half a million strong! Chef Mireya baked an Orange Vanilla Cake with Trojans to celebrate how sweet 145 years can be.

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The University of Southern California @usc.edu · 8d
The Trojan Family just rolled out a red carpet for its newest NAI scholars. With tutoring, mentoring, and family support, USC helps neighborhood students along the pathway to their dream college. 🎓

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Students in the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative receive a warm welcome on the University Park Campus. (USC Photo/Sean Dube)
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The University of Southern California @usc.edu · 8d
Your brain beats with every heartbeat! USC researchers found a way to see tiny vessel pulses for the first time, opening new paths to understanding aging and Alzheimer’s.
USC Researchers Develop New Brain Imaging Method to Reveal Hidden Vascular Changes with Aging
Related News USC study links lack of diversity in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials to differences in amyloid levels April 17, 2024 USC study finds new evidence linking dementia to problems […]
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The University of Southern California @usc.edu · 9d
He brought functional sight to people with complete retinal blindness by co-inventing Argus II. Now, Mark Humayun has been installed as Slivinski Chair at @keck.usc.edu.
Mark Humayun installed as Slivinski Chair in Macular Degeneration Research
The noted ophthalmologist and University Professor is the co-inventor of Argus II, which offers functional sight to people with complete retinal blindness.
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Blink and you’ll miss it! @dornsife.usc.edu's Stephen Bradforth won a US-UK grant to study ultrafast quantum chemistry with potential in solar energy & drug design.
US-UK quantum chemistry grant goes to USC Dornsife scholar
Chemistry professor Stephen Bradforth will explore how quantum entanglement can influence the outcome of ultrafast molecular events
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The University of Southern California @usc.edu · 10d
Ask any Trojan: Café Dulce is an integral part of the USC experience. Alum James Choi left his accounting job to help his mom build it... and turned coffee into community!

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USC alumnus James Choi opened Cafe Dulce at the USC Village in 2017. (USC Photo/Stephen Gee)
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The world knew her as a trailblazing primatologist who redefined evolution. We knew her as an integral part of @dornsife.usc.edu. Jane Goodall’s legacy will keep inspiring the Trojan Family.
Honoring Jane Goodall’s legacy at USC Dornsife
Trailblazing primatologist Jane Goodall advanced the study of great apes at USC Dornsife, and left a lasting mark on its students and faculty
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Thinking about a career pivot? Peyton Manning did it too! The Super Bowl champ & NFL Hall of Famer told @annenberg.usc.edu how he built Omaha Productions into an Emmy-winning media powerhouse.

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Peyton Manning listens to a question from student Elijah Patterson during Thursday’s USC Next Level Sports event in Wallis Annenberg Hall. (Photo/Areon Mobasher)
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They swam the English Channel before starting college. Now twins Amelia and Sarah Batt are diving into Trojan life at @dornsife.usc.edu. 🏊‍♀️
The twins making waves at USC Dornsife
Extreme swims and a father’s cancer diagnosis prove incoming freshmen Amelia and Sarah Batt know resilience and commitment
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The University of Southern California @usc.edu · 13d
Debuting today: a new space for conversation with President Kim. Check out Trojan Talks episode 1 with USC Annenberg’s Dean Willow Bay where they discuss student success, open dialogue, responsible AI, and USC’s bright future → weare.sc/tt1001
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Who are the newest Trojans? This fall, 5,303 first-years, transfers, military scholars, and small-town students started their USC journey.

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USC’s incoming class includes 28% straight-A students, with an additional 11% of the students receiving only one B during their high school careers. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
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Sometimes doctors prescribe antibiotics “just in case.” A USC study in India shows many do it because they believe patients expect “stronger” medicines.
Provider misperceptions drive inappropriate antibiotic prescribing
“Problem for the whole world, not just India,” a study by USC and Duke finds.
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