FROM THE USC NEWSROOM...


Headlines
THE CLASS OF 2006 EMBRACES ITS FUTURE
The commencement address by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa brought a message of unity and respect for others as graduates looked ahead while cherishing their experiences at USC. More...

USC ROSSIER ENDS ITS UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING PROGRAM
By enrolling in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, students can get their credential and master’s in 13 months. More...

DIGITAL SCHOLARS MAKE THEIR OWN RULES
Electronic theses raise questions about access and archiving in the aftermath of a digital dissertation written by a USC researcher. More...




Milestones
YORTSOS NAMED DEAN OF ENGINEERING SCHOOL
After an international search, a distinguished scholar and interim leader is chosen to head the USC Viterbi School. http://www.usc.edu/uscnews/stories/12444.html

NIH AWARDS USC-BASED CENTER $8.6 MILLION
Capping a decade of ground-breaking research, the Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center this month received an $8.6 million, five-year renewal of its funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). More...

$5 MILLION GIFT TO CINEMA SCHOOL FOR NEW ANIMATION DIVISION
Through a $5 million endowment gift from the estate of the late Disney animation artist John C. Hench (Peter Pan, Dumbo, Fantasia), the John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts has been created at the USC School of Cinema-Television. More...

MERCK PICKS USC FOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
USC is the only school of pharmacy among the five winners, which include Harvard and Johns Hopkins. More...




International
USC TO CREATE NEW U.S.-CHINA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
USC President Steven B. Sample makes the announcement while in Beijing with the Board of Trustees. More...

BESTOWING THE GIFT OF E-COMMERCE
Computer science seniors custom-design a new website to help rural African women in their roles as entrepreneurs. More...

RICHMOND SPEAKS AT CHINESE SYMPOSIUM
Chinese industry leaders seek to understand U.S. regulations on generic drugs and dietary supplements. More...




Athletics
LEXUS GAUNTLET TROPHY PRESENTED TO USC
The trophy is given annually to the winner of the all-sports competition between crosstown rivals USC and UCLA. More...

MEN'S TRACK & FIELD TEAM WINS PAC-10 TITLE; WOMEN PLACE THIRD
Orban sets school hammer record, Stately betters her USC pole vault record and Powell wins three times. More...

AMANDA FINK NAMED ITA NATIONAL ROOKIE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
USC freshman receives the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's top honor for first-year athletes. More...

COOPER, LESLIE & THOMPSON ARE WNBA ALL-DECADE TEAM NOMINEES
Vote here for the final 10-player team. More...





ALUMNI NEWS

Get Involved
NEW STUDENT SCEND OFF RECEPTIONS
It’s SCend Off season again, and alumni all over the world are getting together to welcome incoming USC students and their parents into the Trojan Family. This is a great opportunity to get connected to your local Alumni Club. Click here to find a SCend Off near you!

Mark Your Calendar
USC ART & WINE SYMPOSIUM 2006 IN ORANGE COUNTY
Saturday night, June 24, is a special evening of art, wine, music and more wine. Enjoy gourmet food, a talk by an expert winemaker, silent and live auctions and more. The event is presented by the Orange County Presidents Council along with a host of other USC alumni organizations. Click here for further details and registration.

ATTENTION CLASS OF 1956 AND HALF CENTURY TROJANS!
This year the Class of ’56 and the Half Century Trojans will have their celebrations during Parents Weekend on October 6-7. Please join us for a luncheon, tailgate, campus tour and other exciting events. For the most up-to-date information, please visit http://alumni.usc.edu/reunion.

Special Offers
TROJANS IN TUSCANY
Calling all Trojans between the ages of 25 and 35! Trojan Travel is proud to inaugurate its Young Alumni Travel Program with an incredible five-night adventure in Florence, Italy, for USC alumni and friends. This special, competitively priced trip takes place September 17-23, 2006. For reservations, prices and itinerary, please visit http://alumni.usc.edu/tuscany.

Alumni Association Partners
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SPECIAL OFFER FROM GALPIN MOTORS
Galpin Motors offers preferred pricing for USC alumni. Simply show your USC Alumni Membership Card to receive special Trojan fleet pricing. Galpin Motors is a proud partner of the USCAA. Visit http://gogalpin.com/.




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