Neighborhood Academic Initiative scholars think critically about their environment as they try to make sense of the world. Their ‘photo voice’ research challenges false stereotypes about inner-city kids….Continue Reading Children of shadow and light
Volunteer mentors provide are matched with a high school student to coach them on the college application process, intensive writing and study skills at improving their chances of success in college come fall….Continue Reading USC Rossier outreach programs provide students a bridge to college
Tristan Baizar’s check-in process was fast — from past camps and programs, the 18-year-old South Los Angeles resident knew how to move into USC’s dorms. Except this was the real deal….Continue Reading LA Times follows NAI scholar Tristan Baizar’s first day at USC
George Villanueva of the USC Annenberg School and the USC Metamorphosis Project speaks on a comprehensive approach to city planning, community engagement, and new media methods….Continue Reading KCET features doctoral student’s research on civic engagement
USC’s signature college-access program, the Neighborhood Academic Initiative, expands its reach to Murchison Elementary School and El Sereno Elementary School….Continue Reading Trojans in training, in East Los Angeles
Five NAI scholars share their journey towards pharmacy and medical school, a public health profession, federal law enforcement, and a doctorate in education….Continue Reading Perseverance pays off for NAI graduates
For the first time in its history, the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative will expand beyond South Los Angeles to include more than 100 sixth-graders near the university’s Health Sciences Campus (HSC) in East Los Angeles….Continue Reading USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative expands to East LA
As a youngster, 9-year-old Brad Brooks didn’t want to go home. At the time, school was his haven from the harsh realities of family life, and now, he has completed his first year toward his masters degree….Continue Reading A childhood connection paves success for USC Rossier student
The nearly 5,600 USC employees who gave to last year’s Good Neighbors Campaign provided more than just donations: They provided a better East and South Los Angeles. The $1.6 million they donated will fund programs from bike safety to breast cancer education, all targeted around USC’s campuses….Continue Reading USC’s employee giving program funds 50 community partnerships
Students part of the Social Innovation Design Lab, a hands-on course in the USC Marshall School of Business teaches undergraduates to combine “design thinking” and business principles to make a better world….Continue Reading Creativity can combine with business principles to solve societal challenges—and turn a profit.