Since 2009, we have marked Women¡¯s History Month every year with our USC Women¡¯s Conference, which has brought together thousands of USC alumnae, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends for a day of inspiration and empowerment on the USC campus. Beginning this year, we are moving the conference around the country in order to engage the Trojan Family in key cities. We hope you will join us on our first stop—Washington, D.C.—for the 11th annual USC Women's Conference: "Leading through Impact," on March 14-15. More...
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Be of SCervice Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work this Saturday, March 9, when thousands of USC alumni, friends and supporters worldwide participate in our 8th annual USC Alumni Day of SCervice. Make a positive difference in your local community— sign up for a project near you!
Join Us for the 86th Annual USC Alumni Awards Celebrate the achievements of seven outstanding Trojans, including Michael Nyman ¡¯86, the former chairman/CEO of PMK*BNC, one of the world¡¯s most influential entertainment marketing and communications firms, at the USC Alumni Awards on May 4. RSVP here.
Learn to "Lead through Impact" Don¡¯t miss this opportunity to tap into the power of the Trojan network in our nation¡¯s capital. Registration ends Sunday, March 10, for the 11th Annual USC Women¡¯s Conference: Leading Through Impact,¡± so register today!
USC Names 136th Commencement Speaker U.S. Rep. Karen Bass MSW ¡¯15, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and the first African-American woman elected speaker of the California Assembly, will deliver USC¡¯s 136th commencement address on May 10.
A Big Night for Trojans at the Oscars Congratulations to Rayka Zehtabchi ¡¯16 (pictured, at right), one of the four USC alums who won Hollywood¡¯s most coveted prize at the 91st Annual Academy Awards on February 24 (photo: Getty Images North America).
Reunion Weekend 2019 Mark your calendars for Reunion Weekend—October 18-19—celebrating the undergraduate classes of 1969, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009,on the University Park Campus. Click here to to serve on your class reunion committee. Fight On!
2019 L.A. Times Festival of Books: Volunteers Needed Calling all book lovers! The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is returning to USC on April 13-14 and needs volunteers. Sign upto welcome attendees, assist with registration, staff author events, supervise book signings and more at one of the world¡¯s largest literary events.
Caryn Lerman MA ¡¯83, PhD ¡¯84 has been named the director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Emmanuel Martinez ¡¯MA ¡¯14 has won the 2019 Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting for the multi-part series ¡°Kept Out,¡± which uncovered widespread discrimination in home lending throughout the United States.
Corinne Verdery BArch ¡¯93 will receive the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award at the 60th Annual Architectural Guild Dinner.
Young Alumni Spotlight
It's been a very good year for composer Ludwig Göransson CG ¡¯08, who won the Oscar for Best Original Score for Black Panther, two weeks after he won three Grammys: one for Black Panther and two for co-writing and co-producing Childish Gambino¡¯s ¡°This is America¡± (photo: Christopher Smith/Invision/AP).
When athletic talent runs in the family These Trojans—second- and third-generation athletes—have a distinct advantage, not just in knowledge but also in genetics.
Trojan Travel
TROJAN TRAVEL Set sail across the Ionian Sea to experience the Majestic Vistas (departs October 27) of Croatia, Italy and Sicily. Explore ancient cities and fascinating museums while enjoying world-class dining. Airfare included. For more information, visit us online or call (213) 821-6005.
Alumni Career Services
ALUMNI CAREER SERVICES What do USC, Nike, EY, Kaiser Permanente, Mattel, Houzz, AT&T, the United States Secret Service, PwC and Booz Allen Hamilton all have in common? They¡¯re some of the many employers who will be at the USC Alumni Career Fair on March 8.