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Arrests Made in Ying Wu and Ming Qu Case, USC Issues Statement

The Los Angeles Police Department announced the arrests of two suspects in connection with the deaths of USC graduate students Ying Wu and Ming Qu. An official statement from USC president C. L. Max Nikias was issued...

Radio Series Delves Into Lives of Young Californians

20something, a new weekly series about the lives of young people, debuts today on The California Report, KQED’s statewide radio program

Nikias Leads His First USC Delegation to Sacramento

USC president C. L. Max Nikias led a delegation of university trustees and administrators to Sacramento – his first official visit to the state Capitol as president – to meet with lawmakers on May 16.

USC Dornsife Scholar Honored as a Changemaker

As a researcher at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Manuel Pastor is dedicated to improving the economic, environmental and social conditions facing low-income, urban communities.

A Keen Sense of Science

Two doctoral students at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences were awarded the Graduate Student Prize for Excellence in Research from the USC Center for Applied Mathematical Sciences for contributions to the fields of...

Can Culture Be Digitally Preserved?

Screening the Future 2012, an upcoming conference to be held at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, will address those questions as experts from around the world gather to discuss and learn about the state of the art...

Researcher Discovers Role of Gene Variant Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease

A gene variant responsible for vascular damage to the brain is a promising new target for drug therapy to fight Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, according to research published in Nature.

Valdez Appointed to National Commission on High Incarceration Rates

USC School of Social Work professor Avelardo Valdez has been appointed to a federal committee tasked with exploring high rates of incarceration in the United States.

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Baseball. Trojans Lose 6-1 To No. 14 Wildcats

LOS ANGELES - Kevin Roundtree led off Senior Day with a bang as he took Arizona's James Farriss deep to right for...

M. Tennis. USC Men Drop Duke 4-1 In NCAA Quarterfinal

The top-seeded USC men's tennis team continued to defend the turf where it picked up its 2010 NCAA Championship, as the Trojans...

Baseball. USC Defeats No. 14 Arizona 8-4

LOS ANGELES - On the day USC celebrated the 40th anniversary of their 1972 National Championship by honoring the team on the...

M. Golf. No. 5 USC Wins NCAA Ann Arbor Regional

Sophomore Jeffrey Kang carded his second consecutive 67 while senior Steve Lim and junior Sam Smith each fired 69s to lead the...

W. Tennis. USC Women Stun Stanford In NCAA Quarterfinals

The USC women's tennis team made history today with its first win over Stanford in an NCAA Tournament since 1983. The Women...

Baseball. 1972 National Championship Team To Be Honored Saturday

Saturday May 19, the 1972 USC National Championship Team will be honored before the Trojans game against Arizona at Dedeaux Field. The...

Baseball. Trojans Fall 11-1 To No. 14 Wildcats

LOS ANGELES - The USC baseball team lost its ninth consecutive game in an 11-1 loss to No. 14 Arizona Friday night...

M. Tennis. Daniel Nguyen Picks Up Academic All-District Honors

While in hot pursuit of a fourth straight NCAA Team Championship with his Trojan teammates, USC senior Daniel Nguyen has also picked...

THE UNIVERSITY'S HIGHEST ALUMNI HONOR

One of the highlights of the 79th Annual USC Alumni Awards on April 28 was the presentation of the Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award. Sandy Bane accepted the award on behalf of her husband,...

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2012!

The USC Alumni Association welcomes Class of 2012 graduates and their families to Widney Alumni House on Commencement Day 2012 Friday, May 11. Relax, enjoy refreshments and learn about the benefits of free USC Alumni...

A FESTIVE SCEND OFF

On April 26, nearly 1,200 graduating seniors enjoyed great food, fun giveaways and Trojan Family camaraderie at the 4th Annual Senior SCend Off, co-hosted by the USC Alumni Association and Society 53. View photos of...

USC LAMBDA KICKS OFF ITS 20TH YEAR

The USC Lambda LGBT Alumni Association kicked-off its 20th anniversary on April 29 with a campaign to raise $250,000, more than doubling its endowment. The campaign launch was followed by the 2012 Lavender Commencement celebration.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

Each summer, USC alumni clubs around the world host SCend Off receptions to welcome incoming USC students to the Trojan Family. SCend Offs help connect new students, their families and friends to local alumni and...

$8 MILLION GIFT FOR NEW AQUATICS CENTER

Wilfred "Fred" Uytengsu '83 has contributed $8 million to fund the Uytengsu Aquatics Center. The gift is the largest ever made to the USC Athletic Department by a former student-athlete. Uytengsu was the captain of...

HOLLYWOOD GOES TO WASHINGTON

Hollywood's iconic Roosevelt Hotel provided the backdrop for a stimulating presentation by USC Dornsife professor Steven Ross about his latest book, Hollywood Left and Right: How Movie Stars Shaped American Politics, on April 18. View...

THE SPIRIT OF TROY IN LONDON

The USC Trojan Marching Band will visit the UK for a pre-Olympics tour, May 14-21. The Spirit of Troy will perform three concerts and receive private tours of Parliament and the Olympic Village. Click here...

President's Letter

Welcome to the new and improved USCMAC.org. We've created this web site to be not only the focal point of communication between our club and its membership, but...

Calendar

JUNE General Membership MeetingSunday, June 3, 20122:00 p.m.Goose Island Brewpub - Wrigleyville3535 N. Clark Street, ChicagoCurious about what your local...

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