2018 – USC University Relations

USC interim president offers encouraging words at Neighborhood Academic Initiative visit

Wanda M. Austin praises parents for their support and recalls the importance of academics in her own life Interim President Wanda M. Austin spoke to parents taking part in the Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative Program’s Saturday Academy on USC’s Health Sciences Campus. “Your love for your children shines through,” Austin told the…Continue Reading USC interim president offers encouraging words at Neighborhood Academic Initiative visit

Student-Athletes serve the under-served at the #fightongiveback Dinner

Thanksgiving is in the rear-view mirror, but the season of giving has just begun. Trojan Outreach, in collaboration with the local nonprofit, Union Rescue Mission, hosted more than 200 guests at the Galen Center for a hot dinner and an evening of entertainment. The dinner was served by student-athletes from the football, track and field,…Continue Reading Student-Athletes serve the under-served at the #fightongiveback Dinner

USC small business program is a key ingredient for Boyle Heights restaurant

Co-owner’s experience in Bridges to Business program helps her spread the word on Mesoamerican fare at Milpa Grille by Ron Mackovich n the middle of Boyle Heights, Milpa Grille is surrounded by traditional Mexican restaurants. While it fits in nicely with neighbors, Milpa’s menu is different. There are no burritos or rice. “Our concept goes…Continue Reading USC small business program is a key ingredient for Boyle Heights restaurant

Community Benefits from Collaboration

When the USC Kid Watch program was launched more than two decades ago, the area surrounding the six Family of Schools was a far cry from today’s bustling corridor (prior to the Galen Center, the USC Village, the Expo line, Banc of California Field) and the children walking to and from school on their own…Continue Reading Community Benefits from Collaboration

Update for November 19: Monday Night Football Game Moved to LA Coliseum

The Monday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs has been moved from it’s original host site in Mexico City, to the Los Angeles Coliseum. The last-minute change was made in part due to poor field conditions at Estadio Azteca. Due to league contracts, the Los Angeles Coliseum is…Continue Reading Update for November 19: Monday Night Football Game Moved to LA Coliseum

USC Helenes Bring Pumpkin Carving to 32nd Street School

The USC Helenes, a student service organization, held their 12th annual Pumpkin Carving at 32ndStreet School on Friday, October 26. Throughout the day, about 100 USC student volunteers worked with with 450 K-5th graders from the USC magnet school to create fun and frightful jack o lanterns for the kids to take home….Continue Reading USC Helenes Bring Pumpkin Carving to 32nd Street School

USC expert dispels diabetes myths for Latino audience

Tom Buchanan offers clarity on proper steps to prevent the disease and how to seek proper treatment after it is diagnosed Martha Garcia lives with Type 2 diabetes, a preventable and manageable disease that for many feels like a social death sentence. The myths surrounding the disease made Garcia believe she had two choices —…Continue Reading USC expert dispels diabetes myths for Latino audience

First Man screening, panel open world of opportunities for young scholars

The youngsters — participants in the signature USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative program — hang on every word from the panel of Trojan aerospace experts For Quetzalli Vergara, Friday’s screening of First Man and panel discussion with USC experts on aerospace was an opportunity to gain insight into her future ambitions. “I’m interested in the space and science…Continue Reading First Man screening, panel open world of opportunities for young scholars

USC Good Neighbors Campaign’s key donors celebrate program’s success

Wanda M. Austin and Ariana Tores shaking hands

The 24-year-old program, which has raised more than $23 million to send neighbor kids to college, honors USC faculty and staff who donate 1 percent of their pay Wanda M. Austin had some important words for the gathering of USC faculty and staff who have pledged 1 percent of their salary toward the USC Good…Continue Reading USC Good Neighbors Campaign’s key donors celebrate program’s success

L.A. sixth-graders start their path to college on a red carpet at USC

More than 100 sixth-graders — the 28th class of the USC Leslie and William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative scholars — walked the red carpet in grand style, their first step as part of the seven-year college prep program at USC. Accompanied by cheers from previous NAI scholars, who will soon be their peers and mentors,…Continue Reading L.A. sixth-graders start their path to college on a red carpet at USC