FROM THE USC NEWSROOM...

Headlines
NICOTINE RUSH HINGES ON SUGAR IN NEURONS
In a "landmark accomplishment," USC structural biologists reveal the workings of a nicotine receptor. More...

HOMELAND SECURITY CHIEF LAUDS USC CENTER
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says university research is important to the protection of the U.S. and its interests. More...


TRACING A CHURCH'S MORAL IMPRINT ON L.A.
USC Libraries preserves the religious and civic heritage of Southern California's first African-American Baptist church. More...


A NEW PATH TO FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION
USC researcher Songtao Shi and his colleagues experiment with stem cells that can regenerate bone and skin tissue. More...



Milestones
MEDICAL CENTER MEETS PATIENT CARE GOALS
The LAC+USC facility has met or exceeded performance targets in several key categories and maintained quality of care, officials say. More...

IN MEMORIUM: ENGINEER H. K. CHENG
The USC Viterbi professor emeritus was known for his work in flight aerodynamics and the effects of sonic booms. More...


AN OPUS FOR THE AGES
In his new book, USC professor Caleb Finch covers the link between inflammation and the evolution of the human lifespan. More...


MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROJECT WINS ACCLAIM
USC's Globus MEDICUS is honored for its ability to share data and images with researchers around the world. More...



International
SUMMER INTERNS BID USC FAREWELL
Students from the Indian Institute of Technology find exciting research opportunities at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. More...

USC STUDY COMPARES HEALTH OF HISPANICS
New report finds immigrants from Mexico are in better health than Mexican Americans born in the United States. More...


PETE VANDERVEEN ESTABLISHES TIES IN ASIA
USC School of Pharmacy dean speaks at the fourth National Conference on Pharmacy Education in Taiwan. More...



Athletics
USC'S INCOMING VOLLEYBALL CLASS RATED NATION'S THIRD BEST
The USC Women's Volleyball team's recruiting class for the 2007 season has been ranked No. 3 in the nation by Volleyball Magazine in its August issue. More...

FORMER USC BASEBALL PLAYERS NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM
Former USC players Jeff Clement and Ian Kennedy were listed on Baseball America's Minor League Midseason All-Star Team released today. More...


USC WOMEN'S TENNIS WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT COACH
Former Georgia Tech player and Washington assistant West Knott will help head coach Richard Gallien guide the Women of Troy. More...



ALUMNI NEWS

SCend Offs
SUMMERTIME IS SCend OFF TIME
Every summer, USC Alumni Clubs across the nation and around the world host SCend Offs to welcome incoming freshmen into the Trojan Family. SCend Offs help connect new students, families and friends to local alumni and alumni groups. As members of the Trojan Family, you are invited to attend a SCend Off in your area or anywhere you might be traveling. For complete information and details including SCend Off dates and locations, click here.


Football Weekenders
JOIN THE USC TROJANS ON THE ROAD!
Football season starts September 1 and includes six away games where you can join the USC Spirit of Troy Marching Band to root the Trojans on to victory. For the most up-to-date weekender information, click here.

Special Offers for USC Alumni
USC CREDIT UNION - WHERE TROJANS BANK
USC alumni and their families are invited to enjoy the benefits of membership from the Trojan Family's own credit union. Get the value you expect from the Trojan Family, and enjoy all the benefits of our Home Equity Line of Credit with rates as low as Prime minus 1.15% (actual rate determined by credit history; certain restrictions apply). This is not a teaser rate and there are no application fees, no closing costs and no points! Our competition offers Home Equity Lines of Credit at Prime minus .5%, or Prime minus .75%; we decided we could do better. And we make it easy to apply with our Online Mortgage Center. To find out more about our Home Equity Lines of Credit or any of our other products and services, please call (877) 650-5860 or visit us online.

THE USC MasterCard? CREDIT CARD WITH WORLDPOINTS REWARDS?
WorldPoints is the only credit card that supports USC and earns points towards cash back, air travel, merchandise and more -- all with no annual fee and a low annual percentage rate. Apply today for the USC MasterCard?

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YOUNG ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM - COSTA RICA
The departure date of September 1 is approaching. July 31 marks your last chance to be part of this exciting travel adventure for alumni and friends ages 25-40. Get complete information here.

2007 USC GLOBAL CONFERENCE IN TOKYO
Don't miss this exciting event taking place October 25-27 at the Shinjuku Hilton. USC trustees, alumni, friends and business leaders from around the world will come together to discuss opportunities and challenges facing the Pacific Rim. For more information, click here.

STEPHANI VICTOR THANKS USC ALUMNI FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Although Stephani did not win the ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete with a Disability - the award went to swimmer Jessica Long - she is grateful for the support she received from her fellow Trojans. "I have to say that the best part of the whole experience...was reuniting with so many of my fellow classmates and meeting new Trojan alumni who responded with such enthusiasm. I am deeply moved by the USC Trojan community and the incredible support system the Trojan Family has created." Click here for more information and video about Stephani and her amazing accomplishments.

POSITIONS OPEN AT USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The USC Alumni Association is seeking candidates for a number of high-profile positions including a Director of Asian Pacific Alumni Programs (Req.#23273), a Program Coordinator for International Alumni Programs (to be posted shortly) and an Associate Director for Volunteer Programs (Req. #19474). For complete information and to apply, please click here.

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