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USC is proud to welcome Gustavo Dudamel as its 2026 commencement speaker. The acclaimed conductor and Music & Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic will address the Class of 2026 at USC’s 143rd commencement ceremony on May 14 at the @lacoliseum. #USCGrad weare.sc/USCgrad143

A remarkable group of leaders and changemakers will be honored at USC’s 2026 Commencement. Meet this year’s honorary degree recipients and baccalaureate speaker. today.usc.edu/usc-announces-…

From USC Naval ROTC to the U.S. Navy, William Durban is carrying forward a longstanding Trojan tradition of military service. His USC experience helped lay the foundation for leadership early in his career. priceschool.usc.edu/news/navy-rotc…

A meaningful new resource for South Los Angeles: USC’s Pharmacy and Wellness Center is expanding access to medications and health services while helping build a more coordinated, community-centered model of care. today.usc.edu/usc-launches-f…

A USC-led effort to better understand Alzheimer’s is getting a major boost: NIH has awarded $12.6 million for the next phase of AI4AD, bringing total support to $30.7 million. The goal is to use AI and large-scale biological data to sharpen diagnosis, predict progression and uncover new treatment targets. keck.usc.edu/news/nih-inves…

How does the inner ear make sense of speech? 👂 USC researchers are digging into how the cochlea responds to sound—work that could lead to better treatments for hearing loss. keck.usc.edu/news/exploring…

Arab American Heritage Month at USC was marked with music, dance, food and community at Hahn Central Plaza this week. Centered on the theme “Rooted in Our Stories, Planting Our Own Future,” the celebration brought students, faculty, staff and community members together for culture and connection. today.usc.edu/usc-celebrates…

That Valley grind. JuJu in Phoenix 🏜️✌️

More than 500 Trojans gathered for USC’s 17th annual gala honoring veterans, service members and ROTC students — a powerful evening celebrating courage, service and a military tradition that runs deep at USC. today.usc.edu/generations-of…

A simple idea with life-saving impact: USC alumnus Kenton Gregory created a sponge-based wound dressing that expands in 15 seconds to help control severe bleeding, with applications from combat zones to maternity care. today.usc.edu/a-battle-ready…

A new USC study found that early Alzheimer’s-related brain markers can appear differently across racial and ethnic groups, underscoring the need for more inclusive research, diagnosis and care. keck.usc.edu/news/usc-study…

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It’s not just how much you drink — it’s how you drink. A new Keck Medicine of USC study found that for people with MASLD, occasional heavy drinking may nearly triple the risk of advanced liver damage. news.keckmedicine.org/occasional-hea…

Three USC faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the scientific community’s highest honors. Congratulations to Yingying Fan, Matthew Pratt and Paul David Ronney! today.usc.edu/3-usc-faculty-…

We had a wonderful celebration of the ⭐️NEW⭐️ Popovich Chair in Neurodegenerative Diseases today, our very own Associate Director @PTenigma 🪑🧠 Congratulations, Paul 👏👏

USC researchers and clinicians are advancing new approaches to Alzheimer’s treatment, prevention and care. A new USC feature series explores the breakthroughs helping move the field toward earlier detection, reduced risk and new hope for patients and families. today.usc.edu/usc-united-aga…

.@PeteCarroll will address @USCMarshall ‘s Class of 2026 as commencement speaker. A Trojan legend, former @uscfb head coach and Super Bowl champion, Carroll returns to the Los Angeles Coliseum for this year’s ceremony. #USCGrad today.usc.edu/pete-carroll-n…

This Women’s History Month, we honor the incredible women faculty and residents of USC Dermatology, whose dedication, compassion, and innovation continue to shape the field and uplift our USC Dermatology community. #WomensHistoryMonth #USCDerm #WomenInMedicine #Dermatology

This is who makes medicine more human. 🩺 Happy National Doctors Day to the physicians who bring knowledge, compassion and dedication to every patient interaction. #DoctorsDay

A new chapter for health innovation at USC: the @KECKSchool_USC and the @USCViterbi are coming together through a joint biomedical engineering department designed to move ideas from discovery to real-world impact. today.usc.edu/usc-announces-…