Building Partnerships, Driving Impact
Program Spotlight: Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative
USC University Relations (UR) advances the University of Southern California’s institutional commitment to strengthening the community, civic, and cultural fabric of all the communities we serve. That includes advancing USC’s academic, research and medical missions, creating a shared vision with our neighbors, providing educational and career pathways, building a strong and sustainable economy for all, championing arts and culture, and helping to solve the most pressing issues of our time.
Building a Shared Vision with Community and Neighbors
UR supports and helps facilitate more than 100 community-serving initiatives. Our partnerships can be seen at every level of the university, encompassing our research facilities, individual schools, departments, programs, hospitals, health centers and more.
Powered by a Commitment to Community
USC is committed to community partnerships and building a shared vision with neighbors. The university is committed to supporting healthy, vibrant, and engaged communities around the University Park and Health Sciences campuses.
100+ Community Programs
USC University Relations helps facilitate more than 100 programs serving youth and families – job training, workforce development, and skills training.
4,000+ LAUSD Students Served
USC’s comprehensive college access programs serve 4,000 neighborhood students annually, with expansion efforts to serve more Eastside and South Los Angeles families.
140 Years of Service and Beyond
Through its history, USC has dedicated itself to being a good neighbor in Los Angeles, creating and supporting programs and projects that have a lasting positive impact on surrounding neighborhoods.