FROM THE USC NEWSROOM...


Headlines
VITERBI DEAN ANNOUNCES TWO NEW INTERACTIVE GAMES DEGREES
Viterbi School's computer science department is the first to offer both a B.S. and M.S. in the specialization. More...

TRANSITION TO NEW ENERGY SOURCES URGED
Scholars, economists and media meet at a USC symposium held to ponder the supply and demand issues facing the U.S. and other nations. More...

NEW TEST DETECTS PROSTATE CANCER SPREAD
Such findings early on could lead to better treatments, says Keck School study. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America. More...




Milestones
USC COLLEGE NAMES INTERIM DEAN
Peter Starr will lead the College as the university sets out on a national search for a permanent successor. More...

TWO PROFESSORS WIN CANCER RESEARCH AWARDS
Allen Yang and Ana Aparicio earn three years of funding from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. More...

QUEENSCARE AWARDS GRANT TO SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
The $1.1 million grant will expand comprehensive pharmacy services at five local family clinics for patients from underserved communities. More...




International
BUMPER CROP OF USC FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS
The students will travel to such distant lands as Kenya, Japan, Uruguay and China, where they plan studies of disparate cultures. More...

ALUMNI STRETCH THE BORDERS OF FILM EXPERTISE
International students parlay their cinema-TV experience into global success outside the U.S. More...

USC GATHERING ADDRESSES DISABILITIES
USC is one of few North American institutions contributing to a new United Nations treaty recognizing the cultural rights of persons with disabilities. More...

A WORLD AWAY FROM HOME
Keck School graduate Mutuhi Mugo loves L.A. but yearns to help others in Kenya, where she hopes to open an HIV clinic. More...




Athletics
KENNEDY TAKEN IN FIRST ROUND OF BASEBALL DRAFT
Junior All-American pitcher is chosen with the 21st overall selection by the New York Yankees. More...

USC BASEBALL COACH RETIRES
Longtime Trojan Mike Gillespie, who led the team to 15 NCAA regional appearances, will be replaced by former major league catcher Chad Kreuter. More...

VIRGINIA POWELL AND RON ALLICE RECEIVE PAC-10 HONORS
Virginia Powell was named Pac-10 Female Track Athlete of the Year, and Trojan head coach Ron Allice was selected for the fifth time by his Pac-10 peers. More...





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ATTENTION CLASS OF 1956 AND HALF CENTURY TROJANS!
Celebrate Your Reunion! The Class of 1956 will join the illustrious Half Century Trojans in commemorating their 50th Reunion during Parents Weekend on October 6-7. For reservations and ticketing information, please visit http://alumni.usc.edu/reunion.

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