Month: December 2018

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