Power of Partnerships: Working with our Neighbors to Build Strong Communities
Steven B. Sample President, University of Southern California
For a century and a quarter USC has been a university in the city and of the city. Having grown, and grown up, with Los Angeles, USC draws its unique vigor from our surrounding communities. They're our pulse and lifeblood.
We continue to join with our neighbors to ensure that our streets are safe, our children are healthy and well educated, and our local businesses, the arts, and our extraordinary cultural institutions thrive.
I invite you to browse this site, and discover for yourself the power of USC's partnerships with our neighboring communities.
News
SCholars Join the Trojan Family
“Everybody has a story,” said Evelyn Larios, a transfer student who is part of this year’s USC SCholars Program. […]
Sports Camp Programs Reach Out
Every year, hundreds of community children come to the USC campus to play football and other sports. […]
New Web Site Targets USC’s Outreach
It’s no secret that USC, which recently was named tops in community engagement among all colleges and universities, has a multitude of flourishing programs and projects in the neighborhoods surrounding its campuses. […]
Megacities Center to Study Water Main Breaks
A recent rash of well-publicized breaks in Southern California water mains disrupted commutes and destroyed streets. Now, USC Viterbi School of Engineering professor Jean-Pierre Bardet, director of the USC Center on Megacities, will lead an effort to find causes.
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Thanksgiving Match-up Seeks Local Hosts
- USC’s Office of International Services invites Trojans to host USC international students for a Thanksgiving dinner. […]
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2009 Good Neighbors Campaign
Celebrating 15 Years of Helping Others
The 2009 USC Good Neighbors Campaign runs from October 1 through 31. Under the banner of “Celebrating 15 Years of Helping Children Live Their Dreams,” the campaign aims to raise $1.2 million in voluntary contributions from university faculty and staff.
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Featured Program
Neighborhood Academic Initiative
The USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI) offers a comprehensive college-preparation program for local middle-school students - with the possibility of a full scholarship to USC for those who make the grades and pass the entrance exams.